Recorded Weekly COVID-19 Media Briefing
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other County officials held their weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 12:30 p.m. This media briefing offers reporters a consistent opportunity to reach these County leaders to discuss how Montgomery County is managing this pandemic and to address the County’s robust public health efforts.
- Watch the recorded session here.
Pfizer Now Fully Approved by the FDA for Ages 16 and Up!
The Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine has been fully approved by the FDA for people ages 16 and older. It is still only authorized for Emergency Use for children age 12 - 15.
📅 Appointments are available for people ages 12 or older to get the Pfizer version of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walk-ups will also be accommodated. Schedule your appointment now! ➡️ GoVaxMoCo.com.
Friendship Picnic Returns to Wheaton Regional Park this Sunday, Sept. 19
The Montgomery County Committee Against Hate and Violence invites the community to the eighth Montgomery County Friendship Picnic taking place this Sunday, Sept. 19 from noon – 5 p.m. at the Wheaton Regional Park. The free event brings people of diverse cultures and faiths together to make new friends and discuss ways to build a stronger community. Register for the event here.
Montgomery County Food Resources
Find a listing of food distribution events, tools for providers, and opportunities to donate.
Helping Low-income Families Earn an Internet Discount During the Pandemic
Low-income families and those who’ve lost jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic can get a temporary federal Emergency Broadband Benefit discount of up to $50 off their monthly internet bill. To apply, go to https://getemergencybroadband.org/.
If you have questions or need assistance applying, click here, and the County’s Office of Broadband Programs will help you.
For more information, read the release here.
Rental Relief Program
$59 million available to help tenants who are behind on rent. The program will provide up to $12,000 or 15 months of assistance to eligible households behind on rent due to COVID-related income loss. Applicants can apply online, see frequently asked questions, and get additional program details at www.mc311.com/rentrelief.
Oral Health Survey Remain Open Through Sept. 30
Data from the survey will assist in aligning efforts and leveraging resources to address current priorities and emerging health and social issues. This information, along with the findings of the quantitative and qualitative components of the CHNA, will be used to support Montgomery County’s priority setting process and development of the Community Health Improvement Plan.
Indoor Mask Requirement from Board of Health Regulation Based on Substantial Transmission of COVID-19 in County
County Executive Marc Elrich and County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles recommended that the County Council adopt a regulation mandating indoor masks when Montgomery County reaches “substantial transmission” of the COVID-19 virus.
The Board of Health regulation mandating indoor masks went into effect Saturday, Aug. 7 at 12:01 a.m.
Health Montgomery Survey Remain Open Through Sept. 30
To ensure maximum input from all stakeholders, Healthy Montgomery has extended the survey closing date for the Healthy Montgomery 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Environmental Scan of Organizational Resources survey which may be completed by any organization in Montgomery County that provides health or social/human services.
County Executive Marc Elrich's Climate Action Plan
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich unveiled the Climate Action Plan that will guide the County toward its goals of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80 percent by 2027 and by 100 percent by 2035 compared to 2005 levels.
Featured Sites
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September is National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2021 theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” National Preparedness Month is a great reminder for us and our loved ones to develop, update, and communicate our emergency plans.
Fall Registration
Begun Aug. 23.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 response, print copies of the GUIDE are not currently available.
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!
Visit www.mc311.com/rentrelief
COVID-19 Rental Relief Program
$59 million available to help tenants who are behind on rent. The program will provide up to $12,000 or 15 months of assistance to eligible households behind on rent due to COVID-related income loss. Applicants can apply online, see frequently asked questions, and get additional program details at www.mc311.com/rentrelief.
Featured Programs
Property Taxes
View property tax records to view and/or make payments on-line by credit card or bank account as appropriate.
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.
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).
COVID-19 County Employee Information
As an MCG employee, you may have questions about how this will affect you and your workplace. Read the following FAQs carefully to stay informed about the most current workplace policies regarding COVID-19.
Early Care & Education Initiative
The DHHS Early Care and Education Policy Office serve as a focal point for the early care and education system in Montgomery, to identify gaps, and promote collaboration among County agencies and community partners to ensure a range of services for children from birth to five years old.
Solicitation Tracker
View the status of a solicitation from issuance to contract execution. Begin by entering a solicitation number or description.
Open Budget
Provides you with an intuitive way to understand how our budget is structured and get the answers you need.
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Check out the calendar for all board, committee and commission meetings or currently vacant positions.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
An Accessory Dwelling Unit is a residential unit that is either added to an existing one-family dwelling or in a separate accessory structure on the same lot as an existing one-family dwelling. Find more information.
Montgomery County Update
News and information from Montgomery County Office of Public Information.
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 draft Vision Zero 2030 Action Plan was released for public comment on April 15. Learn more about the plan and attend an upcoming community talk using the link below.
Inspector General Hotline
Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Related to the County Government, Independent County Agencies, or Montgomery County Funded Educational Systems
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, operate along US 29 — the busiest transit corridor in Montgomery County.
Community Guide for Immigrant Residents
The Gilchrist Center is committed to doing everything we can do to ensure that all residents of Montgomery County feel safe and valued.
County Cable
County Cable Montgomery (CCM) is on Comcast and RCN Ch 6, and Verizon on Ch 30.
