Rally on 1-270/I-495 Widening Project Amendments
The Maryland Department of Transportation has proposed amendments to the controversial $11 billion I-495 Beltway/I-270 widening project. If passed, the amendments would allow the state to take properties before environmental review; backtrack on the promise to share revenue for transit; change the project phasing and expedite the construction schedule. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will join Council President Sidney Katz and Vice President Tom Hucker at an emergency rally to speak out against the negative impact the amendments would have. The rally will be held on Monday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building’s Buffalo Soldiers Great Hall.
Green Bank
Montgomery County Government is committed to combatting climate change and reversing the impact of the climate emergency we are now under. It is an effort will require many plans and strategies. The Montgomery County Green Bank – a nonprofit created by the County as the first local green bank in the country and as one of only about a dozen green banks – is one of those that is quickly making an impact.
Pointe View at Aspen Hill
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich knows that seniors, who often live on fixed incomes, are one of the groups most in need of affordable housing. Pointe View has 120 units for people age 62+, with 108 of those units affordably priced (30 – 60 percent of Area Median Income). The County worked with the developers to support affordable units at Pointe View by providing financial support and a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) exemption. The PILOT exemption is to support affordable housing, which is one of the County's missions. See more photos.
Elrich Holds Budget Forum for Seniors
County Executive Marc Elrich held an FY21 Operating Budget Forum at Leisure World. With well over 100 in attendance, the thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation included topics such as recreation activities, transportation, initiatives to help people stay in their homes, stormwater runoff, childhood nutrition, affordable housing, and even an invitation for the County Executive to compete in pickleball. See more photos here.
The Path to Social Justice and Racial Equity
“This may be the most important thing that we have ever done when it comes to taking leadership on an issue in society,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich as he signed historic the Racial Equity and Social Justice Act. Elrich was joined by members of the County Council, including newly elected Council President Sidney Katz and Vice President Tom Hucker, as well as other community leaders.
Ben Wu Named MCEDC President and CEO
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) has named Ben Wu as its new president and chief executive officer. “I am very excited that Ben will be joining the MCEDC team and leading our economic development efforts in Montgomery County,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to change the business climate in the County and help us attract and retain businesses. Ben has a reputation as an innovative leader. I am confident that he will be a tremendous asset to us. I look forward to working with him as we promote Montgomery County as a great place to do business in Maryland and the Metro region.” Read the MCEDC news release for more.
RADA Opens in Germantown
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich helped cut the ribbon for RADA Technologies’ U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Germantown. The company is a joint venture between Israeli-based RADA Electronic Industries and Maryland-based SAZE Technologies, and designs and manufactures radar sensors for active protection systems and for the detection of unmanned aerial vehicles. The company will be occupying 30,000 square feet of space at 20511 Seneca Meadows Parkway in Germantown, and is projecting to employ 60 high-skilled technical workers. The County facilitated RADA’s relocation and expansion through a $50,000 Economic Development Fund conditional grant, while the State of Maryland provided a $300,000 conditional loan. See more photos here.
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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.
Montgomery County’s Winter Guide for Recreation and Parks Programs Now Available
The winter issue of the Montgomery County Guide for Recreation and Parks Programs is now available. Registration for programs and classes Underway.
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!
Neighborhood Leaf Collection is Underday - Watch Video
Visit the leaf collection program website or Call 311 for Estimated Dates.
Residents Should:
- Note the information on the posted signs.
- Rake leaves to the road edge (see picture) or place leaves in paper yard waste bags.
- Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be collected.
- Keep parked vehicles away from leaf piles.
Residents Should Not:
- Place leaf piles in the street (see picture).
- Place sticks or other debris in the leaves.
- Place leaves in plastic bags -- Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be collected.
- Block access to leaf piles by parking cars on or in front of leaf piles.
Featured Programs
Property Taxes
View property tax records to view and/or make payments on-line by credit card or bank account as appropriate.
Montgomery County Health Connection
Connecting Residents of Montgomery County with health coverage.
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.
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)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich presents his thoughts on proposed improvements to the Zoning Text Amendment regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
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.
