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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 12h

The joint GO and PS Committee will meet on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 9:30 a.m. to review Bill 18-26 (The Continued Excellence in Public Service Act), Expedited Bill 29-26 (Community Trust in County Employees Act), and receive a briefing on a data breach incident. More: buff.ly/WRcwAIf

Graphic showing chairs and members of two County Council Committees: left — Government Operations & Fiscal Policy Committee (Chair Stewart and CMs Evans and Katz) over a gavel and stacked files background; right — Public Safety Committee (Chair Katz and CMs Luedtke and Mink) over police and fire vehicles.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Planning, Housing and Parks (PHP) Committee will meet on Monday, Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the federal housing landscape and affordable housing policies and programs in the Washington metropolitan area. buff.ly/EdliSS7

Planning, Housing & Parks Committee banner showing headshots for Chair Friedson, Council President Fani-Gonzalez and Councilmember Jawando placed over a neighborhood streetscape of colorful townhouses and landscaping.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Economic Development (ECON) Committee will meet on Monday, Sept. 28 at 9:30 a.m. to review the Visit Montgomery Strategic Plan. buff.ly/jJamVYR

Economic Development Committee header showing four portrait photos with roles—Council President (Chair) Fani-Gonzalez, Council Vice President Balcombe, and Councilmembers Glass and Sayles—laid over a downtown skyline background.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Thanks to @DCNewsNow for uplifting Hispanic Heritage Month featuring Council President Natali Fani-González Watch her interview at the 10:32 mark. ➡View: buff.ly/7pyRpEZ #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinaLeaders

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Council will hold a commemoration celebrating Montgomery County’s and the State of Maryland’s 250th Anniversary on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. The commemoration will feature County Executive Marc Elrich, former Executive Ike Leggett, MD Secretary of State Susan Lee, and others. buff.ly/XFJbAeR

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This evening marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. We wish all those in our community who are observing a meaningful fast and time of reflection. G’mar Chatima Tova. #YomKippur

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Council President Natali Fani-González issued a statement after learning of the death of Charles L. "Chuck" Short. Read the full statement: buff.ly/WPXjzTY

Chuck Short speaking at a podium into a microphone, wearing a suit, ceremonial medal with a red-and-blue ribbon and a red boutonniere, his hand resting on the lectern against a dark background. Credit: Montgomery County Gov.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

On Monday at 1:30 p.m. - The PHP Committee will review ZTA 26-09, Rural Village Center (RVC) Overlay Zone - Vehicle Repair - Limited Use, which would allow vehicle repair as limited uses in the RVC Overlay Zone. buff.ly/BhObI6k

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

On Monday at 1:30 p.m. - The PHP Committee will review SRA 26-01, Subdivision of Land - Continuation of Roads, which would prohibit the continuation of roads on certain street classifications if it’s located in a Local Area Transportation Improvement Program area. buff.ly/p5DbLCe

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Shana Tova! 🍯🌿 Wishing everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah a year filled with sweetness, peace and purpose. May 5787 bring growth, gratitude and meaningful connections. Here’s to a sweet and beautiful New Year!

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today we honor the memory of the 3,000 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 & remain forever grateful to the first responders who sacrificed so much to save so many. We are especially thinking of the 11 Montgomery County residents who were killed that day and their families. #NeverForget

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Council President Fani-González shares the latest information on 3 housing projects that are moving forward in Montgomery County, plus community news & upcoming events in today's newsletter. 📲 Check it out: buff.ly/3VbJ1Yl

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Council President Natali Fani-González issued a statement on the passing of former Maryland State Senator Karen S. Montgomery. Read the statement: buff.ly/E7NOvhJ

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Today the Montgomery County Council reappointed James Hedrick to the Planning Board, which serves as the County’s principal land use and planning advisor. Planning Board members generally serve four-year terms and are limited to two full terms. More: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgom...

Montgomery County Council Press Release banner centered over a low-angle view of the Council Office Building facade with reflective windows, the county seal at bottom right, and hashtag #MOCOCOUNCILMD.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Council President Fani-González shares an update on data centers and answers your property tax questions in her latest newsletter. Plus: upcoming events in Wheaton that you won't want to miss. Check it out!📲 buff.ly/bq0LQrV

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The Education and Culture (EC) Committee meets today, July 16 at 1:30 p.m. to receive an update on the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Cultural Plan. More: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgom...

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Council President Fani-González, VP Balcombe and Councilmember Sayles announced a path forward on data center legislation today. The Council President shares details, including several data center measures the Council will take up next week, in her latest newsletter. Read: buff.ly/5aLA2IS

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Council President Natali Fani-González issued a statement on the fatal shootings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, and Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, by ICE agents. Read the full statement: cms.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/council...

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a podium next to a sign reading "ICE OUT / FUERA ICE" with others behind her during a press conference.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The Council will meet tomorrow, July 14, at 10 a.m. to interview Planning Board candidates and hold multiple public hearings. More: buff.ly/Ji7t5Gw

Formal group portrait of Councilmembers in the council chamber, seated and standing before the county seal and U.S. and state and county flag.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The Planning, Housing and Parks (PHP) Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. to review ZTA 26-08, Nonconforming Use – Reinstatement, ZTA 26-05, Expedited Approval Plan - Job Creation Project, and the Planning Department Community Trends Report. More: buff.ly/ZB4XVyP

Planning, Housing & Parks Committee banner with headshots of Chair Friedson, Council President Fani-González and Councilmember Jawando, with a background of a model house and construction blueprints.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The Transportation and Environment (TE) Committee will meet on Monday, July 13 at 1:30 p.m. to review a resolution to approve amendments to the Comprehensive Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan: Water and Sewer Category Change Requests. More: buff.ly/ZB4XVyP

Transportation & Environment Committee banner with headshots of Chair Glass, Council Vice President Balcombe, and Councilmember Stewart. The background is a sunset scene of a tipped lightbulb containing solar panels and a tree, symbolizing clean energy and sustainability.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The ECON Committee will meet on Monday, July 13 at 9:30 a.m. to review 4th quarter economic indicators for 2025 & legislation to repeal the sunset date for the SBIR and STTR Matching Grant Program, allowing the program to continue permanently (Bill 22-26). buff.ly/ZB4XVyP

Economic Development Committee banner showing headshots of Chair and Council President Fani-Gonzalez, Vice President Balcombe, Councilmembers Glass and Sayles over a background of hands reviewing financial charts, graphs, and a tablet.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Summer is in full swing, but the Council is keeping busy this month with a packed legislative agenda. The Council will take up data centers, economic development, the future of waste disposal & more. Check out the latest newsletter from Council President Fani-González for more! buff.ly/nArsp43

Natali Fani‑González — Montgomery County Council President, smiling center portrait on a banner with circular photos of her speaking, meeting residents, and supporting diverse communities.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The GO Committee will meet on Thursday, July 9 at 9:30 a.m. to review proposed legislation to create a tax credit for properties owned by Habitat for Humanity (Bill 15-26) and a bill to implement negotiated changes to the County’s retirement system (Bill 21-26). More: buff.ly/WL9OgR5

Government Operations & Fiscal Policy Committee slide showing a wooden gavel resting on a stack of files beside headshots of Councilmember Kate Stewart, Chair, Councilmember Shebra Evans, and Councilmember Sidney Katz.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

The Council wishes everyone a safe and joyous 4th of July holiday!

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Council President Natali Fani-González issued a statement on the recent U.S. Supreme Court immigration rulings. Read the full statement: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/council...

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The Audit Committee will meet on Thursday, June 25 at 9:30 a.m. for an end-of-year briefing from the Office of the Inspector General and to review OIG reports about the short-term residential rental program & an audit of MCFRS’ Fiscal Management Division. buff.ly/G4PT4Pt

Audit Committee. Headshots of Councilmember Kate Stewart, Chair, Council President Natali Fani-González, Council Vice President Marilyn Balcombe and Councilmembers Shebra Evans and Sidney Katz.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day Weekend to all the dads across our community making Montgomery County a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. #FathersDay

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today we commemorate Juneteenth to recognize the day in 1865 when more than 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned from Union troops that they had been “freed,” two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Make your voice heard!🗳️ In her latest newsletter, Council President Fani-González shares important voter information ahead of the June 23 Primary Election. PLUS: An update on data centers, Juneteenth & Pride festivities, and more. buff.ly/0V7l6Cs

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

As part of the Council’s Senior Community Outreach Pop-Ups initiative, Council staff will be at Scotland Recreation Center tomorrow, June 3 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Come meet Council staff and learn about the Council, each Council district, and ways you can stay connected to the Council. See you then!

Montgomery County Council Senior Community Outreach Pop-Ups
Stop by the Scotland Recreation Center on June 3 to talk with Council staff about the Council's work, your Council district, how to contact your Councilmember, track legislation, testify at public hearings and more.
Wednesday, June 3, 2:30-6:30 p.m.
Scotland Recreation Center- 7700 Scotland Dr., Potomac, MD 20854.
QR Code: bit.ly/MontgomeryCountyCouncil

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

📣 The Council is hiring a Communications & Social Media Specialist (Public Information Officer) focused on social media and public education campaigns related to public policy, community and government issues in Montgomery County. Learn more & APPLY today.⤵️ bit.ly/PIO-Council-...

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Community members are invited to attend 4 community listening sessions in June hosted by the Infrastructure Funding Workgroup. The workgroup is seeking community feedback on how to better fund infrastructure, such as schools, transportation and parks. Learn more: buff.ly/Sf4qjqV

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Infrastructure Funding Workgroup to Hold Community Listening Sessions in June | Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County community members are invited to attend four community listening sessions in June hosted by the Infrastructure Funding Workgroup.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Wishing all Montgomery County residents a Happy Pride Month! The Montgomery County Council strives to achieve equity for all residents, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The Council will be hosting the annual Pride Month Commemoration on June 16th at the Council Office Building.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Wishing all those who celebrate Eid al-Adha health, peace and prosperity. May your celebrations be filled with love and happiness. #EidAlAdha

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The Council wishes you and your loved ones a meaningful and restful Memorial Day weekend. We are eternally grateful to our fallen heroes of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. For information on Montgomery County’s fallen heroes visit: buff.ly/4aXg3Hg.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The Council is seeking applicants to serve on the Board of Investment Trustees for the Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans & the Board of Trustees for the Consolidated Retiree Health Benefits Trust. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 22. More: buff.ly/WzDcL0E

Desk with laptop, notebook, phone and cup of coffee. Text: Apply Now.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The Council took a final vote today to pass the $7.9 billion operating budget and $6.3 billion six-year capital budget. Council President Natali Fani-González shares key highlights in her budget recap message. 📲Watch here: buff.ly/2BsL38O

Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget & FY 2027-2032 Capital Improvements Program Recap.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Council President Fani-González made the following statement on the FY27 Operating Budget, FY27 Capital Budget & FY27-32 CIP after the Council reached its preliminary agreement today. The final vote on the budget resolutions is on May 21. Read her full statement: buff.ly/SvxEZ7b

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Wishing all the moms across Montgomery County a happy, healthy and restful Mother’s Day weekend. #MothersDay

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Council President Fani-González shares updates on upcoming events throughout District 6, including a community meeting on transit and pedestrian safety, Wheaton-Kensington Restaurant Week and Taste of Wheaton. 📌 buff.ly/cE9uYTB

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District 6 Updates - Newsletter from Council President Fani-González | Montgomery County, MD

While the Council continues its intensive work on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, there is also a great deal happening across District 6.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Montgomery County Council’s AANHPI Heritage Month Commemoration is scheduled on Tuesday, May 12 at 11:30 a.m. This year’s theme is “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience.” #AANHPI

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Council President Natali Fani-González shares an update today on the work that the County Council is doing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget. Watch the video message⤵️

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Today, Council President Fani-González proposed a new approach to the recommended $8 billion FY27 Operating Budget that would reduce the tax burden, cut government spending and make strategic investments in education & nonprofit services. More: buff.ly/sgi4Gts

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. - The PS Committee will review the County Executive’s recommended $11.3 million FY27 Operating Budget for the Office of Animal Services, which represents an increase of $299,791, or 2.72 percent, compared to the approved FY26 Operating Budget. tinyurl.com/h4rh4tm3

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The Planning, Housing & Parks (PHP) Committee will meet Monday, April 13 at 1:30 PM to review the FY27 Operating Budget for the Office of Agriculture, Department of Recreation, Department of Housing & Community Affairs (DHCA), and the Housing Initiative Fund.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) Committee will meet Monday, April 13 at 1:30 PM to review the FY27 Operating Budget for TEBS, the Cable TV & Communications Plan, the Device Client Management NDA, and the Telecommunications NDA.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The TE Committee meets Monday, April 13 at 9:30 a.m. to review the FY27 Operating Budget for the Dept. of Transportation and several NDAs, plus a $500K supplemental appropriation for the MCDOT highway depot in Poolesville.

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Montgomery County Council @mococouncilmd.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

📢 The Education & Culture (EC) Committee meets Monday, April 13 at 9:30 a.m. to review the FY 2027 Operating Budget for Community Use of Public Facilities, Montgomery County Public Libraries, the Takoma Park Library NDA, and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).

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