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The Montgomery County Council issued a proclamation Tuesday to honor Steve Farber, the longtime council administrator, who is retiring. Farber, 75, of Chevy Chase, officially retires Wednesday. He joined the council staff in 1991. Since then, he has served seven councils. A graduate of Harvard and the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton, Farber serves as […]

Marlene Michaelson, who has served as the Montgomery County Council’s senior analyst for planning issues for 29 years, has been chosen to succeed retiring Council Administrator Steve Farber. Farber, who was appointed in October 1991, retires next year. The council administrator serves as the principal adviser to the council, and helps develop and implement the […]

Hate tops the MyMCMedia Top 10 for the week, which probably isn’t surprising considering the events of Charlottesville, Virginia.

The Montgomery County Council has begun advertising for a replacement for Steve Farber, the council administrator who’s leaving in February. Farber has been with the council for 26 years and has served seven councils. The council administrator serves as a principal adviser to the council, helping to develop and carry out the council’s policies. The […]

Here are your five things to know today, Aug. 2, in Montgomery County: 1. So Long, Steve: He’s not leaving till February, but it’s still a shock that Steve Farber is leaving his post as the Montgomery County Council’s chief adviser. Farber has been guiding council policies for 26 years. Here’s our story. 2. Rockville Meets: The […]

Longtime Council Administrator Steve Farber announced his resignation Tuesday. Farber, 75, of Chevy Chase, said he planned on returning to a national advisory service on fiscal and intergovernmental affairs — an organization he formed in 1983. “It’s funny. I’m fortunate I have all my energy and enthusiasm as I had on day one. I think […]

Susan Kenedy hosts the latest episode of Council in Brief, which recaps Montgomery County Council news this third week of April.  

The Montgomery County Council will continue its review of County Executive Isiah Leggett’s recommended Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget on May 5. With less than two weeks to go before an expected agreement on the budget, the among the budget requests the Council will review on Monday include those of Montgomery College, the Maryland-National Capital […]