Public Hearing Frequently Asked Questions

Montgomery County residents are very much a part of the Council's decision-making process. Whether the decision is a new law, a master plan, or the budget, Council rules and procedures provide for the consideration of views received at public hearings, by mail, e-mail, by telephone, or in person.

  • The Councilmembers review all testimony as part of their deliberations.
  • Testimony provided during the live public hearings are available in the video archive. A separate audio, video or written submission is not required.

If you need accommodation to participate in any Council activity, please contact us as far in advance as possible: 240-777-7900, (MD Relay - Dial 711 or 800-201-7165), Email to County.Council@montgomerycountymd.gov

Language translation service requests should be directed to Sonya Healy at 240-777-7926 or Lucia Jimenez at 240-777-7832.