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Fiscal Year 2018-2023 Fiscal Plan, Zoning Issues, Roadway Maintenance funding for Homeowners’ Associations, Leash-free Dog Parks, and Property Tax Credit for Retired Military Services Members
'Microloan’ program for entrepreneurs approved by Montgomery County Council
Information about the Public Campaign Financing Law in Montgomery County
Public Election Fund Program, Frequently Asked Questions
Information on tax credit for seniors who are long-time homeowners or retired veterans
Online application for elderly individual and military retiree property tax credits - Dept. Of Finance

Council Headlines

Montgomery Council introduces bill that would ban circuses that have performing wild animals

New burial site procedures proposed by Montgomery County Council

Montgomery County's Office of Legislative Oversight releases report on Student Loan Refinancing Authority

New security measures to be put in place in July at Montgomery County Council Office Building

Montgomery Councilmember Katz seeks leash freedom for dogs in municipality dog parks

Board of Appeals applicants sought by Montgomery County Council

Montgomery County Council seeks applicants for re-established Airpark Liaison Committee

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The Montgomery County Council is the legislative branch of County government. It has nine members, all elected at the same time by the voters of Montgomery County to serve four-year terms.

The term of the present Council, elected in November 2014, began at 12 noon on December 1, 2014 and will continue until 12 noon on December 3, 2018.

Five members of the Council are elected by the voters of their respective Council districts. Four members are elected at-large by all voters of the County.

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