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Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and County Council Vice President Will Jawando gave federal employees the latest legal updates related to the Presidential Administration’s actions as well as more job… Read More
Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jim McNulty announced he is running for re-election this year. He kicked off his campaign Saturday at Gaithersburg’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. “Four years ago, you helped… Read More
County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles launched her 2026 re-election campaign on Monday. “As we face unprecedented challenges, our diversity, equity, and inclusion values remain threatened,” Sayles stated in a release. “Families… Read More
Numerous residents testified Tuesday on a proposed zoning change that would upzone properties along certain corridors in an effort from councilmembers to increase housing and homeownership options for workers. The… Read More
After councilmembers introduced a series of new housing proposals, County Executive Marc Elrich said the plan should be paused. “I think it should be pulled,” Elrich said during a media… Read More
Ahead of a community meeting Thursday, County Council President Kate Stewart said mental health is an urgent need for federal employees and residents facing uncertainty. “One of the other urgent… Read More
A council bill introduced Tuesday would regulate the county’s use of public safety surveillance technology. County Council President Kate Stewart, who is lead sponsor with Councilmember Kristin Mink, said their… Read More
Plastic carryout bags will be banned from retail businesses in Montgomery County starting next year. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, retailers will be prohibited from giving out plastic carryout bags, with… Read More
Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Natali Fani-González announced a package of new proposals aimed at expanding housing and homeownership options for workers in Montgomery County. “We are basically saying that properties… Read More
Support and opposition were shared Tuesday on a proposed plastic bag ban. The county council bill would prohibit retail establishments from giving out plastic carryout bags, with some exceptions. The… Read More
There is currently no legislation in front of the county council to act on recommended zoning changes for homes. Recently, Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Kristin Mink spoke… Read More
County Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Kristin Mink have spoken out against an attainable housing plan from the planning board that would make zoning changes for homes. Planners… Read More