"Very strong, with strong financial policies and practices"
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Nancy Navarro announced that the County has maintained its “Triple-A” bond rating for 2019 from the three major Wall Street bond rating agencies. The analysis from Standard & Poor’s stated, “We view the county's management as very strong, with strong financial policies and practices under our FMA methodology, indicating financial practices are strong, well embedded and likely sustainable.” See the release here.
The Opioid Crisis
“Montgomery County, along with every county in Maryland, has too many overdose deaths and individuals who are addicted. We need to tackle the problem from many angles and the Opioid Intervention Team has directed resources toward prevention, education, and treatment. No family should experience the overdose death of a loved one.”
– Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich
Elrich was joined by the County’s Opioid Intervention Team (OIT) to provide an update on progress the County has made in addressing the opioid crisis in Montgomery County. Members of the OIT included Co-chairs Department of Health and Human Services Director Raymond Crowel and Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Earl Stoddard; as well as Fire Chief Scott Goldstein, Acting Police Chief Marcus Jones, State’s Attorney John J. McCarthy, and County Sheriff Darren Popkin.
- Read the full release here.
- See pictures from the event here.
- Watch video from YouTube (credit: Susan Kenedy)
Maryland Commerce Secretary Visits Montgomery County
County Executive Marc Elrich joined with local business leaders to welcome Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz to Montgomery County, and to discuss ways in which the State could help drive additional economic development in the community. Schulz and Elrich visited the soon-to-be new operations of RADA Technologies, a radar systems manufacturer, in Germantown.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich urged residents experiencing domestic violence to call and access free County services, which can promote safety, well-being, and healing. Elrich was joined by County Councilmember Sidney Katz, State’s Attorney John McCarthy, Acting Police Chief Marcus Jones, Sheriff Darren M. Popkin, Nicole Drew, president of Commission for Women and, representatives of the Family Justice Center, the Abused Persons Program and members of the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council.
Montgomery County: A Great Place for Business
Montgomery County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Jerome Fletcher and Procurement Director Ash Shetty were guests on the Small Business Network show with host Kelly Leonard at the studios of Montgomery Community Media. The topic - “Strategies for Making Montgomery County a Great Place for Business.”
Celebrating Economic Development Week in Montgomery County
Montgomery County, in partnership with the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA), will celebrate Economic Development Week in Maryland from Sunday, Oct. 20 through Saturday, Oct. 26. County Executive Marc Elrich will kick off Economic Development Week at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, at the East County Regional Services Center as he also announces the expansion of the Business Connect program to the East County regional area. Learn more from the press release.
FY2021 Budget Forums
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is holding the second of five budget forums on Monday, Oct. 21, to seek input from residents about Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Operating Budget priorities. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. at the Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, at 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda. Follow us #MoCoBudget21. See the press release for more information. Video from the Oct. 7 session is available on Facebook. The remaining sessions will be held:
- Wednesday, Oct 30. 7 - 8:30 p.m. - Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Place, Silver Spring.
- Thursday, Nov 7. 7 - 8:30 p.m. - BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown.
- Wednesday, Nov 13. 7 - 8:30 p.m. - Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring.
- See the budget forum briefing presentation (pdf).
DGS Open House
The Montgomery County Department of General Services, Division of Fleet Management Services, is hosting a Recruitment Open House on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 8 a.m. – noon at 16700 Crabbs Branch Way, 2nd Floor, in Rockville. Please join us for presentations, tours and equipment demonstrations. All fleet job-seekers, technician students and public are invited to come learn more about the County's Fleet Management Program. We are currently hiring Fleet Mechanics and Supervisors. Anyone interested in employment with DGS may search for jobs at montgomerycountymd.gov/careers.
Featured Sites
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is holding the second of five budget forums on Monday, Oct. 21, to seek input from residents about Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Operating Budget priorities. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. at the Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, at 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda. Follow us #MoCoBudget21. See the press release for more information. Video from the Oct. 7 session is available on Facebook. The remaining sessions will be held:
- Wednesday, Oct 30. 7 - 8:30 p.m. - Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Place, Silver Spring.
- Thursday, Nov 7. 7 - 8:30 p.m. - BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown.
- Wednesday, Nov 13. 7 - 8:30 p.m. - Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring.
- See the budget forum briefing presentation (pdf).
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.
The Montgomery Way
Montgomery County is committed to building and maintaining a safe and inclusive community for our residents. Understanding, tolerance, and respect are hallmarks of the Montgomery County way. Social justice for all is what we strive to achieve in our County. If you, or someone you know, needs immigrant assistance, visit montgomerycountymd.gov/immigration.
View procedures for handling visits from immigration officers to County facilities here.
Fall Registration is Now Underway
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Visit activemontgomery.org
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!
Featured Programs
Property Taxes
View property tax records to view and/or make payments on-line by credit card or bank account as appropriate.
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.
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).
Family Justice Center
Are you afraid of your partner? We're here to listen and help. Call us. Family Justice Center: 240-773-0444
Paperless Airplane
News and information from Montgomery County Office of Public Information.
Flu Vaccination
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will offer the following Flu Vaccine Clinics. Make an appointment online.
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.
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.
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.
