Spanish Language Radio Station WDCN La Nueva 87.7FM
County Executive Marc Elrich visited Spanish Language Radio Station WDCN La Nueva 87.7FM and is interviewed by radio personalities “Los Reyes de la Mañana” (The Morning Kings) – César García el Tra and Chele González. Elrich talked about his first 100 days in office as County Executive, his Early Care and Education Initiative, and Census 2020 job recruitment in the County.
First 100 Days
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is focused on his vision for a more equitable and inclusive Montgomery County as he marks his first 100 days in office this week. More details, to include a list of his administration's accomplishments can be seen in the release.
Commission on Aging
County Executive Marc Elrich spoke with attendees at the annual meeting of the Commission on Aging. He discussed programs and projects in transportation, affordable housing, adult protective services, equity for diverse communities, and more – as well as ways to engage through Villages and volunteering. See more photos from the event.
Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
County Executive Marc Elrich recently met with the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors to hear their concerns and to discuss his administration’s priorities for a growing economy. View more photos here.
Marching for Our Schools
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich; the County Council; leaders from Montgomery County Public Schools, and the Montgomery County Education Association joined thousands of people to march in Annapolis to motivate legislators to fix the $2.9 billion funding gap impacting Maryland’s schools — an average of $2 million in every school across the State. See more photos from the event here.
Champions for Early Care and Education
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Nancy Navarro, Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard, Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith and other local officials launched the Early Care and Education (ECE) Initiative, a four-year action plan and partnership to significantly increase the number of child care seats for infants and children up to 5 years old in the highest need areas of the County. Thriving youth and families is one of the top priorities of the Elrich administration’s vision for a more equitable and inclusive Montgomery County. Read the news release to learn more. See more photos here.
Bike to Work Day
Montgomery County will have 16 pit stops located throughout the County as it joins the annual regionwide celebration of “Bike to Work Day” on Friday, May 17. Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association host the free event that offers the first 20,000 to register and participate a free T-shirt, refreshments and entry into a raffle for a new bicycle. Most pit stops will be open during morning commuting hours, but the stop in Old Towne Gaithersburg will welcome bike commuters in the afternoon. Details on each pit stop in Montgomery County, and instructions on how to register for the event can be found at biketoworkmetrodc.org.
April Workshops to be Held on Proposed Alternatives for I-495 and I-270
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the State Highway Administration (SHA) will be taking the next steps in studying proposed alternatives for I-495 and I-270 by holding a total of six public workshops in Montgomery and Prince George’s County in April. Three of the workshops—where residents can learn more about the alternatives and make comments to planners—will be held in Montgomery County. They will be in Bethesda on Saturday, April 13; in Silver Spring on Wednesday, April 24; and in Rockville on Thursday, April 25. To learn more, go to 495-270-p3.com.
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Elrich Budget Seeks Sustainability, Invests in Early Childhood Education
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released his Recommended Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) Operating Budget of $5.7 billion for the year that begins on July 1, 2019 – a budget designed to begin to deliver on the promises he made to County residents during his campaign for County Executive.
Elrich Releases the Troubled Property List and Launches a New Interactive Housing Code Website
County Executive Marc Elrich is committed to strengthening tenant rights to protect the safety and well-being of renters. In addition to increasing apartment building inspections, he is working to assure any violations are fixed in a timely manner. Check out the new, interactive housing code website about inspections, tenant rights and the Troubled Property List. See press release for more information.
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Community Action's VITA Program is now scheduling appointments for 2018 taxes. Appointments are available in various locations for County residents earning $55,000 or less. Please click HERE or call 240-777-1123.
Featured Programs
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).
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.
Play Recycling Game!
Recycle everywhere in Montgomery County, MD for cleaner land, air, and water! Learn good recycling habits and practice recycling in your playroom, at home, at school, and at the park!
Wheaton Revitalization
The Wheaton Revitalization Project will provide a government office building, below ground parking garage..
Pothole Repair
The county relies on the repair requests made by residents through the County’s MC311 system.
Open Budget
Provides you with an intuitive way to understand how our budget is structured and get the answers you need.
Property Taxes
View property tax records to view and/or make payments on-line by credit card or bank account as appropriate.
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Check out the calendar for all board, committee and commission meetings or currently vacant positions.
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
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.
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.
Paperless Airplane
News and information from Montgomery County Office of Public Information.
County Cable
County Cable Montgomery (CCM) is on Comcast and RCN Ch 6, and Verizon on Ch 30.
