Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer, who chairs the Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Liquor Control, made the following statement on Tuesday after the Council unanimously approved a resolution that takes a major step in reforming the County’s Department of Liquor Control: “Since the end of prohibition in 1933, Montgomery County government has barred private restaurants […]

The Montgomery County Council approved on July 28 a renters’ tax relief to assist low-income residents. The approved bill establishes the County Renters’ Property Tax Relief Supplement for residents who qualify for a payment from the State “Renters’ Tax Credit Program.” According to a news release, eligibility for the county supplement would be tied to […]

The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) approved $523,416 for the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) to fund the design and engineering of a shared use path and sidewalk along Maryland (MD) Route 355 in Clarksburg from Snowden Farm Parkway to Stringtown Road. The path will create a link in the existing trail […]

Predatory towing is the number one consumer complaint in Montgomery County. Over the years hundreds of grievances have been filed with the Office of Consumer Protection. And it’s become enough of an issue that this week the County Council took action to put a stop to it. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County […]

The Montgomery County Council issued a proclamation in honor of Thomas Harr, the executive director of Family Services Inc., in Gaithersburg. Harr was recognized for his long career with the Montgomery County Department of Addiction, Victim and Mental Health Services and, for the past 17 years, as the executive director of Gaithersburg-based Family Services, Inc. […]

The Montgomery County Council today unanimously approved Bill 17-15 that will limit some of the practices that have led to the predatory towing of vehicles parked on private properties. The lead sponsor of Bill 17-15 was Councilmember Roger Berliner, who chairs the Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee. The bill was co-sponsored by Councilmembers […]

The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants for two four-year terms on the County Board of Appeals. The terms of Stan Boyd (Democrat) and David Perdue (unaffiliated) expire in September 2015. Perdue, currently serving as chair, has completed two full terms and is therefore not eligible to apply for reappointment. Boyd will be completing his […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal said he is disappointed about County Executive Ike Leggett’s proposal to cut $500,000 in housing vouchers for homeless veterans in our area. Take a look: https://youtu.be/KZ4ar7G94qY

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal is scheduled to hold his weekly briefing with reporters at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 13th, to discuss key items that will be facing the County Council and its respective committees in the coming weeks. Among the topics, he is expected to discuss the recommended Fiscal Year 2016 budget […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett signs the sick and safe leave bill at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Lorna Virgili reports. The new law goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2016. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.