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Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich was joined by local and state officials for the official launch of Business Connect at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center. Elrich said he is focused on building a 21st century economy that will help the County maintain its leadership position in the State, while being more competitive in the Washington D.C. metropolitan region.
A New Look
The Montgomery County Office of Agriculture has unveiled a new and improved website with information about agritourism, farm to table, ag facts, farmers markets, the agriculture reserve, community supported agriculture (CSA) and more. Check it out here and learn about the County’s diverse agricultural industry, which includes 558 farms; employs more than 10,000 people; and contributes approximately $281 million to the County’s economy.
Farm Tour
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich recently toured Pleasant Valley Farm in Brookeville. This family-owned farm has been around for generations. See more photos here.
February is Library Lovers Month!
February is Library Lovers Month! Throughout the month of February, Montgomery County Libraries’ and Friends of the Library Montgomery County chapters will host special events and activities to showcase the value of libraries in our communities. Visit the calendar of events to see all of the free programs and activities offered at branches throughout the County.
COPE Trailer
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich was joined by County Council President Sidney Katz, Montgomery County Chief of Police Marcus Jones, Department of Health and Human Services Director Raymond Crowel and other County officials to unveil the Community Opioid Prevention Education (COPE) Trailer. The COPE Trailer will be a part of the Montgomery County Police Department’s Community Engagement Division. COPE is a partnership with the Opioid Intervention Team. The trailer assists a loved one (parent, spouse, friend, or other family member) with the ability to identify red flags, or signals (articles inside a bedroom or bathroom that might be indicators that there is an opioid problem). The goal is to identify these things before it is too late. Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/opioids for more information.
A Celebration of Black History
Montgomery County Government officials participated in the Montgomery County Employee’s 2020 Black History Celebration at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. This year’s theme is focused on the African American vote. The 15th Amendment to the Constitution granted black men the right to vote under the law, but exercising that right became another challenge. Women were allowed to vote, by way of the 19th Amendment, decades later.
View more photos from Flickr.
Freedom Experience
Registration is open for the Maryland Civil Rights Educational Freedom Experience. The trip travels to the heart of the civil rights movement to retrace the Freedom Trail, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the Greensboro sit-ins, voting rights, and other significant events of the Civil Rights Movement. Deadline for registration is March 15. Register now to ensure your seat on this popular tour. More information is available at the Office of Human Rights website.
Spring Registration
The spring issue of the Montgomery County Guide is now available so you can start planning for the spring season. Registration begins on Monday, Feb. 10, for spring classes and programs.
2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Information
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Outbreak is a constantly evolving situation; and Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services, working with the Maryland Department of Health, will provide updates as they become available. The updates can be found on a County-developed informational webpage by clicking here.
Featured Sites
The spring issue of Montgomery County Guide is available now
The spring issue of the Montgomery County Guide for Recreation and Parks Programs is now available. Registration for programs and classes begins February 10.
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!
Community Action's VITA Program is now scheduling appointments for 2019 taxes. Appointments are available in various locations for County residents earning $56,000 or less. Please click HERE or call 240-777-1123.
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.
Register for Summer Camps
Print copies of the Guide are available at Recreation and Park facilities. Want the Guide delivered to your home? Subscribe
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).
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.
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)
Changes regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Montgomery County took effect Dec. 31, 2019. Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/adu for more information.
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.
