Ben Wu Named MCEDC President and CEO
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) has named Ben Wu as its new president and chief executive officer. “I am very excited that Ben will be joining the MCEDC team and leading our economic development efforts in Montgomery County,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to change the business climate in the County and help us attract and retain businesses. Ben has a reputation as an innovative leader. I am confident that he will be a tremendous asset to us. I look forward to working with him as we promote Montgomery County as a great place to do business in Maryland and the Metro region.” Read the MCEDC news release for more.
The Path to Social Justice and Racial Equity
“This may be the most important thing that we have ever done when it comes to taking leadership on an issue in society,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich as he signed historic the Racial Equity and Social Justice Act. Elrich was joined by members of the County Council, including newly elected Council President Sidney Katz and Vice President Tom Hucker, as well as other community leaders.
One Year on the Job
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich celebrated his first year in office Dec. 3. Elrich talked about some of this year's accomplishments on the Montgomery Al Día radio show, Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
Improving the Business Climate
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council Vice President Sidney Katz hosted the first 4Business Charrette at the Upcounty Regional Services Center in Germantown. Participants provided input and ideas on a variety of topics important to the business community including business support/economic development; procurement; permitting/public construction impacts/transportation; government access/communications; and regulations/taxes/fees. The next charrette is set for Monday, Dec. 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center. Learn more by visiting the 4Business web page. See more photos from the Flickr album.
Groundbreaking for Recreation/Aquatic Center and Affordable Senior Apartments in Silver Spring
At Elizabeth Square in downtown Silver Spring, County Executive Marc Elrich joined Councilmembers Evan Glass, Will Jawando and Hans Riemer – along with Stacy Spann, executive director of Housing Opportunities Commission, and others – to break ground for a new Recreation/Aquatic Center and affordable apartment building for seniors. The group also cut the ribbon to celebrate upgrades at the adjacent Alexander House family apartment building. See more photos.
Affordable Housing Developer Forum
County Executive Marc Elrich met with developers to discuss leveraging a range of financing opportunities to preserve and produce affordable housing. The Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) hosted the Affordable Housing Developer Forum. DHCA staff explained how the County supports affordable housing and representatives of the development community offered comments and suggestions about how the County can better support their ability to develop residential properties through improved collaboration and communication.
RADA Opens in Germantown
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich helped cut the ribbon for RADA Technologies’ U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Germantown. The company is a joint venture between Israeli-based RADA Electronic Industries and Maryland-based SAZE Technologies, and designs and manufactures radar sensors for active protection systems and for the detection of unmanned aerial vehicles. The company will be occupying 30,000 square feet of space at 20511 Seneca Meadows Parkway in Germantown, and is projecting to employ 60 high-skilled technical workers. The County facilitated RADA’s relocation and expansion through a $50,000 Economic Development Fund conditional grant, while the State of Maryland provided a $300,000 conditional loan. See more photos here.
4Business Charrettes Set for Dec. 9 in Wheaton
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Sidney Katz invite business owners to attend the next 4Business Charrette at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. The 4Business Charrette is your opportunity to provide input and ideas as our local officials work to improve the business climate. The upcoming charrette follows a charrette in Germantown, six 4Business listening sessions, an online survey and input submitted via email and a digital form as part of the Benchmarking to Be the Best for Business initiative. Learn more by visiting the 4Business webpage.
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich celebrated the business community at the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) annual Business Awards Dinner at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The 2019 honorees include: CAVA; BOLAND; Sandy Spring Bank; The Tower Companies; Marriott International Global Cultural Ambassador Emeritus Deborah Marriott Harrison; Trinity Technology Partners, Inc. President & CEO Bruce E. Lansdowne; U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Chief Information Officer José L. Arrieta; TISTA Science and Technology Corporation Founder and President Ahmed R. Ali; and award finalists: Adaptive Phage Therapeutics, INKY, and LunchSkins. Read the MCCC news release for more.
Winter Registration Underway
Register for Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery Parks winter classes and programs are underway. Peruse the Montgomery County Guide today.
Featured Sites
What is the Census?
Every 10 years, the federal government conducts a population count of everyone in the United States.
Why is the Census important?
- Every year, the federal government allocates more than $675 Billion in funding based on census data.
- Every Marylander not counted costs the state approximately $18,250 over 10 years.
- Census data is used to plan schools, new homes and businesses and improve neighborhoods.
Who needs to respond to the Census and is my information secure?
The census counts every household and person living in the U.S., this includes both citizens and non-citizens. The U.S. Census Bureau must keep all information confidential.
Montgomery County’s Winter Guide for Recreation and Parks Programs Now Available
The winter issue of the Montgomery County Guide for Recreation and Parks Programs is now available. Registration for programs and classes Underway.
One account is all you need to register for activities, reserve available facilities and purchase memberships offered by Montgomery Parks, Montgomery County Recreation and CUPF!
Neighborhood Leaf Collection is Underday - Watch Video
Visit the leaf collection program website or Call 311 for Estimated Dates.
Residents Should:
- Note the information on the posted signs.
- Rake leaves to the road edge (see picture) or place leaves in paper yard waste bags.
- Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be collected.
- Keep parked vehicles away from leaf piles.
Residents Should Not:
- Place leaf piles in the street (see picture).
- Place sticks or other debris in the leaves.
- Place leaves in plastic bags -- Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be collected.
- Block access to leaf piles by parking cars on or in front of leaf piles.
Featured Programs
Property Taxes
View property tax records to view and/or make payments on-line by credit card or bank account as appropriate.
Montgomery County Health Connection
Connecting Residents of Montgomery County with health coverage.
MPIA Request
When requesting public records maintained by Montgomery County Government, please reference the contact list and forward your inquiry to the appropriate departmental representative(s).
Open Budget
Provides you with an intuitive way to understand how our budget is structured and get the answers you need.
Census 2020
EVERYONE COUNTS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY! All United States residents must be counted, including citizens and those residents who are not citizens.
Know the Risks - Opioids
Information on treatment options and support groups, as well as information about safe prescription drug disposal and the latest County data.
Solicitation Tracker
View the status of a solicitation from issuance to contract execution. Begin by entering a solicitation number or description.
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Check out the calendar for all board, committee and commission meetings or currently vacant positions.
Renters Have Rights
Call 3-1-1 to learn how Montgomery County can help: free, confidential, anonymous: Ensuring Housing Safety, Mediating Conflicts, and Advocating for Tenants.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich presents his thoughts on proposed improvements to the Zoning Text Amendment regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Paperless Airplane
News and information from Montgomery County Office of Public Information.
Short-Term Residential Rentals
A short-term residential rental is a unit/room in a single family home, apartment or condominium that is available for rent for less than 30 consecutive days through online sites such as Airbnb, Flipkey, Home Away and VRBO.
dataMONTGOMERY
Direct access to County data sets in consumable formats is available here. The public can review and analyze, and use the data sets for a variety of purposes.
CountyStat
See how the County and its departments are performing by exploring performance dashboards and data visualizations.
VisionZero
The County is putting resources in place to reduce severe and fatal collisions on County roads by 35 percent for vehicle occupants, bicyclists, and pedestrians, by November 2019.
Foster Parents
Raise hope and foster dreams... Become A Foster Parent in Montgomery County!
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Find out what the County is doing to ensure its programs and services are accessible.
SafeSpeed
Find the locations of safe speed and red light cameras, and how to pay a speed camera citation on-line.
Flash: Bus Rapid Transit
The County’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, which will operate along US 29 — the busiest transit corridor in Montgomery County.
County Cable
County Cable Montgomery (CCM) is on Comcast and RCN Ch 6, and Verizon on Ch 30.
