Montgomery Community Media

The city of Takoma Park has a new city manager. Suzanne Ludlow was selected by the city’s elected leaders for the post last week. “She has worked for the city for over 20 years, and has a deep and broad understanding of our community,” said Mayor Bruce Wiliams. “She knows many of the players at […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg Book Festival founder Jud Ashman, who is also the city’s mayor, provides a quick rundown of some of the authors who will be appearing at the May 16 event, which is held on the grounds of City Hall. http://youtu.be/P_KHgRaubZ4 Learn more at the Gaithersburg Book Festival website.

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts “Meet the Mayors,” a new television show on Montgomery Channel 21 about some of the issues and challenges facing two of Montgomery County’s biggest cities. Joining the discussion are Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, Rockville Mayor Bridget Newton and Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz, who now represents both cities as the Council’s […]

The city of Rockville is holding its second public hearing on the Adequate Public Facilities Standards (APFS) tonight at City Hall and Rockville Mayor Bridget Newton says it is important for residents to stay involved in this issue and others. Find out more in this MyMCMedia Extra Video:

The City of Gaithersburg Board of Supervisors of Elections is scheduled to hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at City Hall to discuss the 2015 elections for Mayor and three Councilmembers. Among the topics to be discussed is location and numbers of polling stations, election equipment, early voting, write-in candidate procedure, […]

Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman proclaimed Nov. 17 as Sidney Katz Day in Gaithersburg. The proclamation took place at an open house and reception at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park in honor of Katz, the city’s former mayor who recently resigned after being elected to the Montgomery County Council. The turnout for Katz was great. […]

Community members will get their first look at Rockville’s fiscal year 2016 budget on Nov. 24, as the Mayor and Council are scheduled to hear a preview from city staff and discuss their vision for the upcoming year. The Mayor and Council plan to address Rockville’s water and sewer funds, rates and rate structures before […]

The Board of Education will hold its second public hearing on the Superintendent’s Recommended FY 2016 Capital Budget and Amendments to the FY 2015-2020 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) tonight, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be live online and on MCPS-TV (Comcast Channel 34). Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and Rockville Mayor Bridget Newton, […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jud Ashman says the role of a mayor is to inspire. “We want to help each other,” he said. Take a look: Ashman is slated to be sworn in as the city’s next mayor on Nov. 10.

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jud Ashman says he anticipates running for Mayor of Gaithersburg in 2015. He was recently selected by the City Council to replace Mayor Sidney Katz who has submitted his conditional resignation. Take a look: Ashman is slated to be sworn in as the city’s next mayor on Nov. […]