Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED – The Montgomery County council approved both a ban on retail pet stores that sell cats and dogs and the use of electronic cigarettes in public places where traditional tobacco smoking is prohibited. The bills now go to County Executive Ike Leggett for his approval. It will take effect 91 days after he signs it. […]

New legislation was introduced by Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett recently to aid the police department in combating human trafficking. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

In response to the arrival of transportation companies such as Uber and Lyft, the Montgomery County Council is introducing three bills to address some of the issues the taxi cab industry is facing. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

In a memo dated Feb. 2 and addressed to Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett indicates he will ask the State Delegation to withdraw State Bill MC 24-15, Montgomery County Transit Authority. “Over the last few weeks, we have heard a variety of opinions on how we should address our […]

Montgomery County residents love their animals. That was certainly evident at a Jan. 27 public hearing about proposed Bill 50-14 that would ban retail pet stores that sell dogs and cats in Montgomery County. Dozens of residents packed the Council’s chamber, many of them wearing stickers or buttons that read “Animal Lover” or “Stop Puppy […]

As the Maryland General Assembly heads into session in Annapolis Jan. 14, Governor-elect Larry Hogan has said he plans to put resources statewide into battling what he has called a “heroin epidemic.” Montgomery County Police Capt. Darren Francke spoke to MyMCMedia about the incidences of heroin use in Montgomery County. Francke said the county is […]

The “Design for Life Montgomery” legislation — Bill 5-13 – Property Tax Credits–Accessibility – goes into effect July 1. The new law provides tax credits to builders and homeowners for including features in new and existing residential housing that improve accessibility for persons of all ages, including seniors and those with disabilities. With this new […]

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro and Councilmembers Marc Elrich, Valerie Ervin and George Leventhal spoke to a rally on Nov. 21 in Rockville organized to urge the Council to approve Bill 27-13, which would establish a county minimum wage. The legislation would have a three-year, gradual phase-in period that would increase the County minimum […]

Governor Martin O’Malley’s transportation funding bill currently in the legislature would raise $3.5 billion dollars for transportation projects. Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro said the money is needed now. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner and Council member Valerie Ervin are the lead sponsors of two initiatives that were introduced at the Sept. 11 Council meeting that could lead to expansion of the bikesharing program. Bill 25-12 would allow transportation impact tax funds to be used to help fund bikesharing stations. Zoning Text Amendment […]