Flu Information (H1N1 and Seasonal)
Montgomery County health officials are monitoring the swine flu situation and working closely with hospitals and community physicians and will provide updates as needed. call the Flu Hotline at 240-777-4200 >> More Info

County Executive's Recommended FY10 Operating Budget and FY10-15 Public Service Program
- The County Executive’s savings plan (pdf)
- County Executive's Recommended Capital Budget (Press Release | pdf)
- FY09 and FY10 Required Operating Budget Actions. (pdf )

County Executive Ike Leggett on Critical Land Use Issues
Growth Policy: Executive Memo to the Council (pdf), Testimony (pdf), Proposed Growth Policy. Gaithersburg West: Executive Memo to the Council (pdf), Testimony (pdf), Testimony by Roger K. Lewis (pdf), Proposed Gaithersburg West. White Flint Sector Plan: Executive Memo to Council (pdf), Testimony (pdf), Proposed White Flint Sector Plan

Faithfulness Together; November 22, 2009 (pdf)
Join leaders in ministry, social service and local government as we enter into constructive dialogue about women and children living on the margins in our community.
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Leggett Forwards to White House 25 pages of Montgomery County ‘Best Practices’ and Innovations, Suggestions to Help Local Governments (pdf)

Recovery & Reinvestment
This website provides information to help Montgomery County residents track how our nation's stimulus funds are being used to improve our economy and achieve "customer results" for our Priority Objectives... Press Release

Helping to Protect Workers' Health and Safety
This website provides links to important information about occupational safety and health issues. There is also a link to Maryland Occupational Safety and Health to lodge complaints as well as links to other organizations working to protect worker safety and health... Read more about the Montgomery County Worker Health and Safety Initiative.

New Stimulus Opportunity System (SOS)
provides FREE access to $787 billion in federal stimulus contracts and grants
Montgomery County recently launched the Stimulus Opportunity System (SOS) to provide all Montgomery County businesses with early, free access to federal stimulus and other current federal contract and grant opportunities. Visit the Department of Economic Development Website

Information about Census 2010
- Outreach Interactive Maps and more...

County Executive Isiah Leggett's Smart Growth Initiative
- Statement by County Executive Isiah Leggett On the Council Decision to Approve Purchase of the Webb Tract To Implement the County’s Smart Growth Initiative
- See the video interview to learn more about the Initiative. (wmv)

Montgomery County’s Veterans’ Affairs Homepage
Please visit the Veterans’ Affairs Homepage and take advantage of the many time-saving online options we have made available for you.
 

Captain John Damskey of the Montgomery County Police discusses with the County Council how the County’s SafeSpeed program has resulted in slower vehicle speeds and fewer collisions and describes in detail how the program works.

Commercial and Recreational Vehicles
Legislation that will affect the parking of heavy commercial and recreational vehicles in residential Montgomery County neighborhoods. The legislation goes into effect July 1st. For more information watch the video or read the brochure. Commercial and RV On Street Parking Restrictions Brochure (English and Spanish). > Press Release

Watch "County Report" online
Engineers have isolated the computer problem that caused traffic lights in the county to stay in a non-rush hour mode, and the County Executive looks to upgrade the entire system in the future.  Also in County Report, a pedestrian who survived being struck in a parking lot shares her story.  Finally, Rockville 11 files an election wrap-up.    

Water Quality Protection Charge: How Does it Affect You?
DEP wants to hear from you! We will be holding a public information and input meeting on Monday, August 24th from 7 to 9pm. Download the announcement (pdf).

Praise for Montgomery County Department of Correction's Re-Entry Program
- Out of jail and into the work force (see article in Baltimore Sun - pdf)
- Halfway House Takes Sink-or-Swim Approach (see article in The Washington Post - pdf)

Family Justice Center
The Montgomery County Family Justice Center is a comprehensive one stop shop for victims of family violence and their children. Check the website, or call 240-773-0444 to find more about available services.

Code Enforcement Legislation
- Bill 22-09, 23-09, and 24-09. Zoning Text Amendment 09-03.
- Report of the Code Enforcement Work Group (pdf)
- Press Release (issued 11/8/08)

2008 Annual Report from Police Department (pdf)
In this 2008 edition we are providing crime statistics, contact information, as well as featuring just some of the many outstanding members of your Police Department.

You may be eligible for a Montgomery County Property Tax Credit (pdf)
- Maryland Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit Program
- Montgomery County Supplemental Property Tax Credit
- Montgomery County Senior Property Tax Credit

The Role of State and Local Law Enforcement in Immigration Law (pdf)
Chief J. Thomas Manger, Montgomery County (Maryland) Police Department, Chairman of the Legislative Committee for the Major Cities Chiefs Association, presents testimony on behalf of the Major Cities Chiefs before the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Criminal Justice Policy Change (pdf)
- A memo from County Executive Isiah Leggett to Police Chief J. Thomas Manger outlining criminal justice policy changes designed to help get more violent offenders off Montgomery County streets. (English | Spanish | Maryland Criminal Law Code, Secion 14-101
- FAQ Regarding Changes to Criminal Justice Policy (English Flyer | Spanish Flyer)

Estimated Property Tax Calculator
Use the calculator to estimate real property tax plus other non-tax charges a new owner will pay in the first full fiscal year of ownership. See full explanation and details
 

Isiah Leggett’s Eleven Point County Business Economic Assistance Plan (pdf)
Increase Local, Small Business Reserve Program (LSBRP) gross annual sales thresholds for local small businesses in the wholesale, retail and services sectors to $5 million from the current levels of $2 million for wholesale businesses... View All

Special Protection Area Program Annual Report
Prepared by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection in Cooperation With the Department of Permitting Services and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Connecting people to jobs, Jobs to people
MontgomeryWorks makes connections between job seekers and employers in Montgomery County. Our mission is to help Montgomery County residents prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce and meet the current-and future-workforce needs of local employers.

infoMONTGOMERY
infoMONTGOMERY is Montgomery County's collaboratively maintained inventory of human services. By connecting individuals to services and by providing a platform to evaluate gaps in services, Visit www.infomontgomery.org

Yes, Montgomery Can!
The “Yes Montgomery Can!” campaign is a grass roots movement to encourage Montgomery County residents to help the County’s neediest families and individuals. For more information, check Fact Sheet (pdf), PSA Video Part 1, Part 2 (wmv)

County Begins New “Boot” System for Parking Scofflaws
The “PayLock” system uses a vehicle-immobilizing “boot” that can be instantly unlocked once the violator pays outstanding fines using a cell phone and a credit card. See Press Release for more info.
 

Changes in County’s Weapons Law to Affect Deer Hunting Season (Press Release)
- Weapons restrictions on deer management (Bill No. 43-05)
- The weapons ordinance, ch 57 (view county code)
- Brochure with map (pdf)

Economic Stimulus
- Leggett and Andrews Ask Federal Delegation to Include Funding for Local Governments in Economic Stimulus Package. (pdf )
- Transmittal letter from Montgomery County to Senators Mikulski and Cardin, and Representatives Van Hollen, Edwards, and Bartlett (pdf )

Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)
Get information on the closure of Walter Reed Medical Center and realignment to Bethesda and Fort Belvoir and the impact on local communities and ongoing efforts by the County to address impacts of the changes. Also find helpful relocation information...more

Affordable Housing
Affordable housing programs are a high priority of County Executive Isiah Leggett.
 
 

Proposed Emergency Medical Services Transport Fee
- Watch EMS Transport Fee Video
- Strengthens Fire & Rescue Services at No Cost to Residents. Check Out the FAQs
- Facts and Supporting Materials About Emergency Medical Services Transport Fee

Montgomery County & Live Nation Sign Lease (Video | Flyer)
- A Statement from Silver Spring Forward County Council approval clears the way for a Music Hall in Silver Spring (pdf)
- For more information about Live Nation in Silver Spring

WalkSafe™ Pedestrian Safety Video
- Videos
- Teacher's Guide (pdf)
- Public Service Announcement (wmv)

Useful County Phone Numbers Card (pdf)
Montgomery County has recently updated its “Useful County Phone Numbers” card with phone numbers for many frequently-requested County services and offices from A to Z. The new cards are available in both English and Spanish in pdf format.

New "Road Code" Executive Regulations (Press Release)
New regulations proposed to make roads more sensitive to their surroundings, promote environmental stewardship and accommodate the many different uses made of County rights-of-way – without bringing traffic to a standstill... Executive Regulation (pdf)

Preparedness for Terrorism & Other Emergencies
In the event of a terrorism incident, pandemic flu, natural disaster or other emergency in Montgomery County, our health and public safety officials are prepared to respond quickly to protect you and your family.

Montgomery Rx:
A joint effort of Montgomery County and the National Association of Counties (NACo), which can save you money on prescription medications. The card is FREE and available to all Montgomery County residents, regardless of age, income or existing health insurance...more