Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to vote on Bill 34-12 that would expand the Water Quality Protect Charge to all properties not otherwise exempt under state law on April 16. The bill implements in the county a state law approved in 2012. At 10 a.m. during the morning session, Council Staff Director Steve Farber […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Education Committee at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 15, will begin its review of the Fiscal Year 2014 operating budget request of Montgomery College. The review is part of the Council’s examination of the recommended budget presented by County Executive Isiah Leggett. In April and May, the Council will review the […]

Merlyn Reineke, executive director of Montgomery Community Media, addressed the Montgomery County Council at the fiscal year 2014 budget public hearing on April 11. Reineke provided the council a synopsis of milestones achieved this year, noted the challenges and opportunities offered by the new social media technologies and looked to the future as well. Take […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Planning (GO) Committee and its Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee will meet jointly at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 12, to discuss proposed amendments to redevelopment plans for downtown Wheaton. The worksession will focus on a proposal to change the location of the future headquarters […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer was selected on April 11 as one of 11 rising leaders from across the country to join the NewDEAL, a national network that is committed to highlighting innovative ideas from state and local elected leaders who are pro-growth progressives. Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and U.S. Senator Mark Begich of Alaska, […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, will begin its review of the Fiscal Year 2014 operating budget request of  the county’s Police Department. The review is part of the Council’s examination of the recommended budget presented by County Executive Isiah Leggett. In April and May, the Council […]

The Montgomery County Council will receive a briefing on remediation plans for the Silver Spring Transit Center at 11 a.m. on April 9. David Dise, director of the county’s Department of General Services, will make a presentation to the Council. At 7 p.m. the Council will hold the first of five public hearings scheduled for […]

The Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee will begin a formal process on April 5 that could lead to the county’s first major rewrite of its Zoning Ordinance in 36 years. The rewrite could lead to significant changes for properties in commercial and mixed-use zonings, but lesser changes for residential zones. […]

Montgomery County’s General Services Director David Dise said he can’t predict an opening date for the Silver Spring Transit Center. Take a look.

The Montgomery County Council celebrated Women’s History Month on March 19 with a proclamation recognizing the event that “focuses on the courage, foresight and creativity of women of every race, class and ethnic background who have contributed to our county and our nation.” County Council President Nancy Navarro and Council member Nancy Floreen presented the […]