FY 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets Adopted
The County Council has passed the FY 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets, endorsing 99.7% of County Executive Marc Elrich's operating budget proposal, and symbolizing the collaboration between the executive and legislative branches. Read the full statement here.
Community Forum on Policing
County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember Will Jawando will host a community forum on policing in Montgomery County. The objective is to engage County residents to share their experiences and concerns about current policies and actions and to identify future priorities they want to see for a new police chief. Those in attendance will be invited to participate in a live, interactive survey. Anyone who cannot attend is encouraged to provide their feedback via an online survey that will close at 9 a.m. Monday, June 10.
Montgomery Montgomery’s Fallen Heroes
On Memorial Day Weekend, Montgomery County proudly remembers and pays tribute to the County’s service members who have died in service to our country. The names of the men and women of the County’s fallen heroes, and four known Mission in Action, since World War I can be found on the Commission on Veterans Affairs website and clicking on Fallen Heroes.
Montgomery Vietnam Veterans Wall Commemoration
The commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the dedication of the Montgomery County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall was held at Memorial Plaza in Rockville in ceremonies hosted by the County’s Commission on Veterans Affairs. The memorial includes the names of 130 service members from Montgomery County who lost their lives or were reported missing in action during the Vietnam War. There are four Montgomery County residents who remain missing. More than 100 people—many of them family members of veterans whose names are on the memorial or Vietnam veterans—attended the ceremonies.
Fair Housing Poster Contest Winner
The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights has announced that Israel Solomon, a fifth-grade student from Chevy Chase Elementary School, designed the winning poster for the 2019 Fair Housing poster contest. Israel’s winning poster was unveiled at a surprise ceremony, which included the Chevy Chase Elementary School fifth-grade class and other officials. County Executive Marc Elrich presented a $250 check to Israel and his parents. The poster will be displayed on select Ride On buses to promote the Fair Housing program.
Building Safety Month
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the County Council have recognized the month of May as national Building Safety Month. During a proclamation ceremony, representatives from the Department of Permitting Services, the Gudelsky Institute at Montgomery College and Montgomery County Public Schools focused on the need for mentoring and educating the next generation of building professionals.
Farming in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Office of Agriculture (OAG) led a farm tour of the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve for several nonprofits and other organizations with stops at One Acre Farm, Brookeville Beer Farm and Sunny Ridge Farm. Did you know there are approximately 558 farms in Montgomery County, with the average farm size being about 117 acres? Learn more by visiting the OAG website.
Featured Sites
Outdoor Pools Opens on May 25
Download PDF of 2019 Outdoor Pool Hours.
Montgomery County’s outdoor pools are open from noon to 6 p.m. on weekends and Memorial Day during the pre-season (May 25- June 14). For more information, see news release. Click the links below for the location of a pool near you:
- Bethesda Outdoor Pool
- Germantown Outdoor Pool
- Long Branch Outdoor Pool
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Outdoor Pool
- Upper County Outdoor Pool
- Western County Outdoor Pool
- Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool
For more information, visit the Montgomery County Recreation website.
Register for Summer Programs Today
Registration is now open for Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery Parks summer activities and programs. To view the Guide and register online, go to 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!
Visit activemontgomery.org
May is Building Safety Month - Building Codes Save Lives.
- Week 1 – Preparing for disasters
- Week 2 – Ensuring a safer future through training and education
- Week 3 – Securing clean, abundant water for all communities
- Week 4 – Construction professionals and homeowners: Partners in safety
- Week 5 – Innovations in building safety
As part of Building Safety Month, the Department of Permitting Services is offering free, deck maintenance inspections. Residents can schedule a free deck inspection by calling 3-1-1 during the month of May.
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!
Pothole Repair
The county relies on the repair requests made by residents through the County’s MC311 system.
Wheaton Revitalization
The Wheaton Revitalization Project will provide a government office building, below ground parking garage..
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.
Paperless Airplane
News and information from Montgomery County Office of Public Information.
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.
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.
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.
