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The Glass Gazette: June 20, 2024 (en español)
The Glass Gazette: June 6, 2024 -- Pride Month Edition (en español)
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The Glass Gazette: April 18, 202 -- Earth Day Edition (en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: April 4, 2024 (en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: March 21, 2024 (en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: March 7, 2024 (en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: February 22, 2024 (en español / 中文普通话翻译)
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The Glass Gazette: January 11, 2024 (en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: 2023 Wrap-Up
The Glass Gazette: December 15, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: November 30, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: November 16, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
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The Glass Gazette: October 19, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
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The Glass Gazette: September 21, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: September 7, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: August 24, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: August 10, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: July 27, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: July 14, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: June 29, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: June 15, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: Pride Month 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: May 18, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: May 4, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: Earth Day Edition ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: April 6, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: March 23, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: March 9, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: February 24, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: February 9, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: January 26, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: January 12, 2023 ( en español / 中文普通话翻译)
The Glass Gazette: December 2022
The Glass Gazette: November 2022
The Glass Gazette: October 2022
The Glass Gazette: Back to School Edition
The Glass Gazette: July 2022
The Glass Gazette: June 2022
Pride Month 2022 with Councilmember Evan Glass
The Glass Gazette: May 2022
The Glass Gazette: Earth Month Edition
Special Edition: Senior Resources Newsletter
The Glass Gazette: March 2022
The Glass Gazette: February 2022
The Glass Gazette: January 2022
The Glass Gazette: December 2021
Special Edition: Transportation and Pedestrian Safety Update
The Glass Gazette: November 2021
The Glass Gazette: October 2021
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The Glass Gazette: August 2021
The Glass Gazette: July 2021
The Glass Gazette: June 2021
Special Edition: Pride Month 2021
The Glass Gazette: May 2021
Special Edition: Earth Day 2021
The Glass Gazette: April 2021
The Glass Gazette: March 2021
The Glass Gazette: February 2021
The Glass Gazette: January 2021
The Glass Gazette: December 2020
The Glass Gazette: November 2020
The Glass Gazette: October 2020
The Glass Gazette: September 2020
The Glass Gazette: Suffragette Edition
The Glass Gazette: August 2020
The Glass Gazette: July 2020
The Glass Gazette: June 2020
Second Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Events
The Glass Gazette: May 2020
The Glass Gazette: April 2020
The Glass Gazette: March 2020
The Glass Gazette: February 2020
The Glass Gazette: January 2020
The Glass Gazette: December 2019
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Press Releases and Statements
06/04/2024: Councilmember Glass Announces Sixth Annual LGBTQ+ Pride in Montgomery County
05/16/2024: Councilmember Evan Glass’ Statement on the FY25 Operating Budget and FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program
04/16/2024: Economic Development Committee Introduces Legislation to Reduce Office Vacancies
03/05/2024: Council Enacts Zoning Measure to Eliminate Parking Requirements and Promote Housing Near Transit Hubs
03/04/2024: Councilmember Glass to Host Forum on Combating Opioid Overdose Deaths
01/18/2024: Councilmember Evan Glass Appointed to Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee
01/16/2024: Council Passes Legislation to Expand Tree Canopy Conservation
12/12/2023: Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education (SAFE) Act Passes Montgomery County Council
12/05/2023: Statement on Montgomery County Council Anti-Hate Task Force from Councilmember Glass
12/05/2023: Outgoing Council President Evan Glass’ Remarks on 2023 Council Presidency
11/28/2023: Councilmembers Introduce Proposed Zoning Measure to Promote Housing Near Transit Hubs
11/07/2023: Council Vice President Friedson and President Glass Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Conservation of the Tree Canopy
10/10/2023: Montgomery County Council Approves the Pedestrian Master Plan
10/02/2023: Montgomery County Council to Host its Tenth Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration
09/26/2023: Montgomery County Council Enacts Legislation that will Prohibit Sale and Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
09/22/2023: Council President Glass Holds Press Conference on the Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education (SAFE) Act
09/19/2023: Montgomery County Council Passes the Safe Streets Act of 2023
09/01/2023: Montgomery County Council President Glass, Councilmembers Jawando and Sayles Host Council's African Heritage Month Commemoration
07/10/2023: Anti-Hate Task Force Kicks Off First Meeting on July 11 at 7 p.m.
06/05/2023: Montgomery County Council Invites Residents to a Community Conversation on Wednesday, June 21 at 7 p.m.
05/26/2023: Council President Evan Glass Launches Fifth Annual LGBTQ+ Pride in Montgomery County
05/25/2023: Council President Evan Glass' Statement on Council Approval of FY24 Operating Budget and Amended FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program
05/18/2023: Council President Evan Glass' Statement on the FY24 Operating Budget and Amended FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program
05/17/2023: Council Enacts Legislation Aimed at Increasing Safety for Late Night Businesses and Patrons
05/04/2023: Montgomery County Dedicates New Affordable Senior Apartment Community in Silver Spring That Is Named for Former County Executive Isiah Leggett
05/01/2023: Statement from Council President Evan Glass on the Retirement of Senator Ben Cardin
04/26/2023: Montgomery Council President Glass and Councilmember Kristin Mink Host Council's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Commemoration
04/11/2023: Montgomery County Council Unanimously Passes Resolution in Support of the Transgender Community
04/11/2023: Statement from Council President Evan Glass on the 2023 Legislative Session
03/24/2023: Statement from Council President Glass on County Executive Elrich's Disapproval of Planning Board Appointee James Hedrick
03/23/2023: Councilmembers Stewart and Glass to Host Community Conversation on Safety in Silver Spring
03/15/2023: Council President Glass' Statement on the FY24 Recommended Operating Budget
02/28/2023: Council President Glass Leads Council Resolution Calling for Emergency Rental Assistance Funding from State of Maryland
02/27/2023: Council President Evan Glass Introduces Safe Streets Act of 2023
02/06/2023: Council President Evan Glass Announces Roadmap to Boost Economic Development in Montgomery County
01/31/2023: Montgomery County Council to Hold Black History Month Commemoration on February 7 at 11:30 a.m.
12/06/2022: Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass Announces Council Committee Assignments
12/06/2022: Montgomery County Council Elects Evan Glass as President and Andrew Friedson as Vice President
11/14/2022: Council Vice President Glass Wins 2022 Phyllis Campbell Newsome Award
11/09/2022: Incumbent Montgomery County Councilmembers Albornoz, Friedson, Glass, Jawando and Katz are Winners in the Gubernatorial General Election
06/06/2022: Council Vice President Evan Glass and County Executive Marc Elrich Kick Off Pride Month with Pride Flag Raising on June 7
05/19/2022: Council Vice President Evan Glass’ Statement on the FY23 Operating Budget and FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program
02/15/2022: Council Vice President Evan Glass Passes the Shovel Our Sidewalks Act
02/14/2022: Councilmember Katz and Council Vice President Glass to Introduce Bill Ai med at Establishing All-Gender Restrooms in Public and County Facilities
02/10/2022: Vision Zero Event Hosted by Council Vice President Evan Glass to Focus on Pedestrian and Street Safety
01/18/2022: Councilmember Hucker Joined By Reps. Brown, Raskin, Del. Charkoudian, Council Vice-President Glass and Community Leaders During Rally for Justice for Five-Year-Old Handcuffed by MCPD at East Silver Spring Elementary School
01/06/2022: Vice President Evan Glass’ Legislative Priorities in 2022 and MCPS’ Health and Safety Protocols will be the Focus of “En Sintonía con el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery” Tomorrow at 2 p.m. on Radio America
12/07/2021: Montgomery County Council Elects Gabe Albornoz as President and Councilmember Evan Glass as Vice President
11/30/2021: Councilmember Glass Reaches Agreement with Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation to Expand Access to Open Meetings
11/30/2021: Council Approves Ride On Fare Holiday Extension Through July 2, 2022
11/09/2021: Montgomery County Council Enacts Legislation on the Issuance and Review of Body-Worn Cameras for Montgomery County Police
10/25/2021: Councilmember Jawando, Council Vice President Albornoz and County Executive Elrich Announce New Guaranteed Income Pilot Program at Press Conference on Oct. 26 at 12:30 p.m.
10/22/2021: Pedestrian Safety, School Bus Safety Week and “Say Yes to the Test” Campaign will be the Focus of “En Sintonía con el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery” on Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. on Radio America
10/19/2021: Council President Hucker and Council Vice President Albornoz Introduce Legislation to Provide a Property Tax Credit for First Responders
10/12/2021: Council President Hucker and Councilmember Jawando Introduce Bill to Update Prevailing Wage Law in Montgomery County
10/05/2021: Council Enacts Legislation to Increase Public Transparency on County Settlement Agreements
09/28/2021: Council Approves Ride On Fare Holiday until January 2022
09/02/2021: Emergency Rally to Support Afghan Refugees
08/10/2021: Montgomery County Council Urges Maryland Board of Public Works to Receive Required Fiscal Analysis Before Voting on Pre-Development Agreement to Build Toll Lanes on I-270 and I-495
07/29/2021: Council's insistence in 2019 led to today's launch of $42 million dollar first responder radio system
06/15/2021: Council approves Working Families Income Supplement Bill to expand eligibility for the tax credit
05/27/2021: Montgomery County Council approves FY22 Operating Budget and amendments to the FY21-26 Capital Improvements Program focused on recovery and assistance programs
05/26/2021: Council Supports Keeping 'Open Streets' Open to Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Diners and Community Members As County Recovers From Pandemic
05/20/2021: Council reaches preliminary agreement on FY22 Operating Budget and amendments to the FY21-26 Capital Improvements Program focused on recovery and assistance programs
05/18/2021: Council President Hucker Introduces Bill on the Use and Review of Body-Worn Cameras for Montgomery County Police
04/23/2021: Council Approves the Housing Justice Act
03/16/2021: Council Unanimously Passes Councilmember Glass' Legislation to Expand Support for Biotech, Life Sciences and Medical Research
02/22/2021: Shovel Our Sidewalks Act Introduction to Increase Pedestrian Safety
02/09/2021: Legislation expanding composting and creating a greener local economy passes the Council unanimously
01/21/2021: Vision Zero conference to spotlight pedestrian and street safety hosted by Councilmember Evan Glass
12/01/2020: Councilmember Evan Glass, Essential Workers and Labor Unions Call on WMATA to halt proposed service cuts
10/27/2020: Council introduces $334,500 special appropriation for additional arts and humanities relief funding
10/26/2020: Councilmember Evan Glass to introduce legislation that increases composting in Montgomery County
10/06/2020: Montgomery County Council passes LGBTQ+ Bill of Rights Spearheaded by Councilmember Evan Glass
07/28/2020: Remarks from Councilmember Evan Glass on Council action to increase funding for rental assistance and homelessness prevention
07/21/2020: Council expands mission and duties of Interagency Commission on Homelessness
07/06/2020: Councilmember Evan Glass introduces LGBTQ+ Bill of Rights
04/28/2020: Council introduces $2 million in emergency funding for Covid-19 emergency rental assistance
03/03/2020: Councilmember Evan Glass Accepts Vision Zero Award from the Washington Area Bicyclist Association
02/10/2020: Montgomery County introduces support for D.C. Statehood
01/22/2020: Councilmember Evan Glass to donate Pride Flag to County Historical Society
10/10/2019: Councilmember Evan Glass to introduce Legislation Raising $100 million for Affordable Housing
06/06/2019: Councilmember Evan Glass and County Executive Elrich to Kickoff Pride Month with Flag raising
05/16/2019: Councilmember Evan Glass' statement on the County's operating and captial budget agreement
05/07/2019: Councilmember Evan Glass' Montgomery County Pay Equity Act Passes Council Unanimously
03/05/2019: Councilmember Evan Glass fights for equal pay in Montgomery County