Council President Natali Fani-González issued a statement on the passing of former Maryland State Senator Karen S. Montgomery. Read the statement: buff.ly/E7NOvhJ

Today the Montgomery County Council reappointed James Hedrick to the Planning Board, which serves as the County’s principal land use and planning advisor. Planning Board members generally serve four-year terms and are limited to two full terms. More: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgom...

Council President Fani-González shares an update on data centers and answers your property tax questions in her latest newsletter. Plus: upcoming events in Wheaton that you won't want to miss. Check it out!📲 buff.ly/bq0LQrV

The Education and Culture (EC) Committee meets today, July 16 at 1:30 p.m. to receive an update on the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Cultural Plan. More: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/montgom...

Council President Fani-González, VP Balcombe and Councilmember Sayles announced a path forward on data center legislation today. The Council President shares details, including several data center measures the Council will take up next week, in her latest newsletter. Read: buff.ly/5aLA2IS

Council President Natali Fani-González issued a statement on the fatal shootings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, and Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, by ICE agents. Read the full statement: cms.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/council...

The Council will meet tomorrow, July 14, at 10 a.m. to interview Planning Board candidates and hold multiple public hearings. More: buff.ly/Ji7t5Gw

The Planning, Housing and Parks (PHP) Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. to review ZTA 26-08, Nonconforming Use – Reinstatement, ZTA 26-05, Expedited Approval Plan - Job Creation Project, and the Planning Department Community Trends Report. More: buff.ly/ZB4XVyP

The Transportation and Environment (TE) Committee will meet on Monday, July 13 at 1:30 p.m. to review a resolution to approve amendments to the Comprehensive Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan: Water and Sewer Category Change Requests. More: buff.ly/ZB4XVyP

The ECON Committee will meet on Monday, July 13 at 9:30 a.m. to review 4th quarter economic indicators for 2025 & legislation to repeal the sunset date for the SBIR and STTR Matching Grant Program, allowing the program to continue permanently (Bill 22-26). buff.ly/ZB4XVyP

Summer is in full swing, but the Council is keeping busy this month with a packed legislative agenda. The Council will take up data centers, economic development, the future of waste disposal & more. Check out the latest newsletter from Council President Fani-González for more! buff.ly/nArsp43

The GO Committee will meet on Thursday, July 9 at 9:30 a.m. to review proposed legislation to create a tax credit for properties owned by Habitat for Humanity (Bill 15-26) and a bill to implement negotiated changes to the County’s retirement system (Bill 21-26). More: buff.ly/WL9OgR5

The Council wishes everyone a safe and joyous 4th of July holiday!

Council President Natali Fani-González issued a statement on the recent U.S. Supreme Court immigration rulings. Read the full statement: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/council...

The Audit Committee will meet on Thursday, June 25 at 9:30 a.m. for an end-of-year briefing from the Office of the Inspector General and to review OIG reports about the short-term residential rental program & an audit of MCFRS’ Fiscal Management Division. buff.ly/G4PT4Pt

Happy Father’s Day Weekend to all the dads across our community making Montgomery County a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. #FathersDay

Today we commemorate Juneteenth to recognize the day in 1865 when more than 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned from Union troops that they had been “freed,” two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

Make your voice heard!🗳️ In her latest newsletter, Council President Fani-González shares important voter information ahead of the June 23 Primary Election. PLUS: An update on data centers, Juneteenth & Pride festivities, and more. buff.ly/0V7l6Cs

As part of the Council’s Senior Community Outreach Pop-Ups initiative, Council staff will be at Scotland Recreation Center tomorrow, June 3 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Come meet Council staff and learn about the Council, each Council district, and ways you can stay connected to the Council. See you then!

📣 The Council is hiring a Communications & Social Media Specialist (Public Information Officer) focused on social media and public education campaigns related to public policy, community and government issues in Montgomery County. Learn more & APPLY today.⤵️ bit.ly/PIO-Council-...

Community members are invited to attend 4 community listening sessions in June hosted by the Infrastructure Funding Workgroup. The workgroup is seeking community feedback on how to better fund infrastructure, such as schools, transportation and parks. Learn more: buff.ly/Sf4qjqV

Infrastructure Funding Workgroup to Hold Community Listening Sessions in June | Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County community members are invited to attend four community listening sessions in June hosted by the Infrastructure Funding Workgroup.

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Wishing all Montgomery County residents a Happy Pride Month! The Montgomery County Council strives to achieve equity for all residents, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The Council will be hosting the annual Pride Month Commemoration on June 16th at the Council Office Building.

Wishing all those who celebrate Eid al-Adha health, peace and prosperity. May your celebrations be filled with love and happiness. #EidAlAdha

The Council wishes you and your loved ones a meaningful and restful Memorial Day weekend. We are eternally grateful to our fallen heroes of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. For information on Montgomery County’s fallen heroes visit: buff.ly/4aXg3Hg.

The Council is seeking applicants to serve on the Board of Investment Trustees for the Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans & the Board of Trustees for the Consolidated Retiree Health Benefits Trust. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 22. More: buff.ly/WzDcL0E

The Council took a final vote today to pass the $7.9 billion operating budget and $6.3 billion six-year capital budget. Council President Natali Fani-González shares key highlights in her budget recap message. 📲Watch here: buff.ly/2BsL38O

Council President Fani-González made the following statement on the FY27 Operating Budget, FY27 Capital Budget & FY27-32 CIP after the Council reached its preliminary agreement today. The final vote on the budget resolutions is on May 21. Read her full statement: buff.ly/SvxEZ7b

Wishing all the moms across Montgomery County a happy, healthy and restful Mother’s Day weekend. #MothersDay

Council President Fani-González shares updates on upcoming events throughout District 6, including a community meeting on transit and pedestrian safety, Wheaton-Kensington Restaurant Week and Taste of Wheaton. 📌 buff.ly/cE9uYTB

District 6 Updates - Newsletter from Council President Fani-González | Montgomery County, MD

While the Council continues its intensive work on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, there is also a great deal happening across District 6.

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May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Montgomery County Council’s AANHPI Heritage Month Commemoration is scheduled on Tuesday, May 12 at 11:30 a.m. This year’s theme is “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience.” #AANHPI