Live Discussion with County Executive Ike Leggett
Live Discussion with County Executive Ike Leggett will be held on Thursday, July 19, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
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Homeless Persons Memorial
County officials and non-profit partners held a memorial service to honor homeless individuals who have died in the past year. Following the memorial service, officials launched a community-wide effort to end homelessness for families with children by 2020.
Farm Tour and Harvest Sale
All 19 farms will be open Saturday July 28, 2018 and 13 will reopen on Sunday July 29, 2018 as well. PLEASE CHECK EACH FARM FOR THE HOURS OF OPERATION. Several farms have hayrides, pony rides, music, demonstrations and other fun activities planned. Purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, owers, plants and more. Spend a day or two in the country petting farm animals or having lunch by a scenic pond. It’s an educational experience and a great family day outing. Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/farmtour for map of locations and a downloadable brochure.
Efficiency, Collaboration, and Disaster-Response Initiatives Leader
The 2018 Digital Counties Survey conducted by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties declared Montgomery County as one of five first-place winners in their respective category Montgomery County won for the “One Million or More Population” category. The County is the first, and only, the four-time winner of this annual competition and is the only County to be ranked in the top 10 since the survey’s inception in 2003. This is the third time under the County Executive Leggett administration that Montgomery County has been ranked #1. See release for more info.
Community Advocacy Institute
The Community Action Board is now accepting applications for the Community Advocacy Institute. This FREE program includes workshops featuring guest speakers, activities to practice your advocacy skills, and networking opportunities. Participants must be Montgomery County residents with household incomes of $54,000 or less. Apply online HERE by August 24.
2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results (official)
Excellence in Performance Management
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has recognized Montgomery County Government for its data-driven management and reporting efforts with a Certificate of Excellence in Performance Management for the sixth consecutive year. ICMA issues certificates to organizations who track and report key outcomes; survey residents and local government employees; incorporate data into performance dashboards or other visual communications, and foster the development of a performance culture throughout their organizations. See press release for more information.
Off-Season Free Tax Preparation Services
Community Action's VITA Program offers free tax preparation services now through October for the prior year and amended returns (2015-2017). Appointments are available in Rockville and Silver Spring for County residents earning $54,000 or less. Please visit the website or call 240-777-1123.
Featured Sites
2018 Outdoor Pool Hours for Summer Season (June 16 - August 17)
As the summer swim season gets underway, residents are encouraged to become familiar with the safety rules posted at the pools. Children are most at risk for water-related accidents and it is important they are always closely supervised while in and around the pool.
| Weekdays | Weekends | |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda | 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| Germantown | 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| MLK, Jr. Outdoor | 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| Sarah E. Auer Western County Outdoor Pool | Noon - 8 p.m. | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| Sgt. Hector I. Ayala Wheaton/Glenmont | 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| Long Branch closed on Friday | 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| Upper County closed on Friday | 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Noon - 8 p.m. |
For more information about the outdoor pools, visit the Montgomery County Recreation website or download 2018 outdoor pool hours.
Free Immunizations for Incoming 7th Graders
Free Tdap and MCV4 vaccinations to incoming seventh-grade students at the locations throughout the County during July and August. No appointment is necessary. A parent or designated adult must be present. Please bring a copy of the child’s immunization record to the clinic.
- Germantown Health Center - Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m.
- Silver Spring Health Center - Wednesdays, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- School Health Services Center - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Dennis Avenue Health Center - Tuesdays 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m.
See press release for more information.
Montgomery County’s Summer of Safety A to Z webpage: the single-stop online seasonal resource for safety tips.
Also, check out #MoCoSafety for the latest postings.
Featured Programs
Open Budget
Provides you with an intuitive way to understand how our budget is structured and get the answers you need.
Minimum Wage Increases
Minimum wage is set to rise in Montgomery County on July 1. The size of the increase is determined by the number of workers employed by the business.
Paperless Airplane
News and information from Montgomery County Office of Public Information.
Wheaton Revitalization
The Wheaton Revitalization Project will provide a government office building, below ground parking garage..
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.
Smoke Alarm
Smoke alarms need to be replaced EVERY 10 YEARS! Maryland’s new Smoke Alarm Law can help save lives.
Property Taxes
View property tax records to view and/or make payments on-line by credit card or bank account as appropriate.
Telecommunication Facility Coordination Group (TFCG)
Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) would amend zoning rules related to deployment of smaller antennas on street light poles and lower height buildings.
Family Justice Center
Are you afraid of your partner? We're here to listen and help. Call us. Family Justice Center: 240-773-0444
CountyStat
See how the County and its departments are performing by exploring performance dashboards and data visualizations.
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.
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!
Community Livability Report
Resident Survey Shows Strong Support For Montgomery County As Desirable Place To Live, Gives High Marks To County Services
SafeSpeed
Find the locations of safe speed and red light cameras, and how to pay a speed camera citation on-line.
Get On Board BRT!
IT’S TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW. Imagine a comfortable, reliable, NEW transit option for Montgomery County.
Bikeshare Programs
Montgomery County offers both docked and dockless bike share. As a member of the regional Capital Bikeshare system, County Bikeshare stations connect riders to thousands of bikes throughout County.
Kanopy Streaming Video
County library cardholders now have an access to more than 30,000 films through the on-demand streaming service Kanopy. Check the press release for more information.
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Check out the calendar for all board, committee and commission meetings.
County Cable
County Cable Montgomery (CCM) is on Comcast and RCN Ch 6, and Verizon on Ch 30.
