Everyone Counts in Montgomery
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Nancy Navarro signed a joint proclamation launching United States 2020 Census outreach activities in Montgomery County. Navarro is also serving as the chair of the Complete Count Committee of Montgomery. The Census Bureau’s goal is to provide a complete and accurate count of the entire population every 10 years. The count officially begins on April 1, 2020. The Census Bureau's primary mission is conducting the U.S. Census every 10 years, which allocates the seats of the U.S. House of Representatives to the states based on their population and influences the allocation of federal funds each year. This helps states and local jurisdictions make informed decisions such as where to build and maintain schools, hospitals, transportation infrastructure, and public safety departments. See more photos from flickr album.
Virtual Town Hall
County Executive Marc Elrich answered a variety of online questions on topics from Amazon to childcare to the environment to transportation during his first Virtual Town Hall meeting. Read the transcript of the online chat, HERE.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM)! Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, all of the County Council, and other County and community leaders stand in unity, on “Wear Orange Day,” in support of TDVAM as part of the national effort. The 2019 TDVAM campaign theme is “Huddle Up for Healthy Relationships.” This campaign aims to empower young people to build healthy relationships from the ground up. You can learn more about the impact of Teen Dating Violence and the steps to raise awareness and promote safe, healthy relationships here.
Interactive Budget Forum
The Interactive Budget Development Forum will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Executive Office Building cafeteria – terrace level, located at 101 Monroe Street in Rockville. Register for the event here. See more information in the release. Participants should bring their own electronic devices – laptop, smart phone, tablet, etc. The Montgomery County Office of Management and Budget invites you to participate in an interactive budget forum using “Balancing Act” – a new, online tool designed to increase public engagement during the FY20 budget process.
Visit the tool at montgomerycountymd.gov/budgetsimulator.
Fight For $15
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and some of his peers gathered in Annapolis to support legislation that would raise the minimum wage. Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, Baltimore City Mayor Catherine Pugh, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., joined Elrich to hold a press conference to back a bill that would increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2023.
Nominations for Montgomery Serves Awards
Submit nominations now for volunteers who have performed outstanding service in 2018! Montgomery County's Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes volunteers in four categories; individual, youth, group, and business. These awards honor some of our County’s most outstanding community leaders and dedicated volunteers. Nominations are also sought for the Neal Potter Path of Achievement Award to recognize seniors with a lifetime of service. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 28, 2019.
Sister City Gondar, Ethiopia
Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice led a delegation of 19 County residents on a historic trip to Gondar, Ethiopia. The County has a Sister City Agreement with Gondar. The group celebrated the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at the University of Gondar; and during their stay they met with the Mayor of Gondar, Dr. Muluken Adane, and directors from the Gondar City Council and participated in a park dedication and Ethiopia’s annual three-day Timket celebration. The delegation included staff from Montgomery College, Sister City members, religious group leaders and community members at large. The County Sister Cities Ethiopia program was established in 2012 to strengthen ties between the Ethiopian community in Maryland and Ethiopia.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich celebrated the “Year of the Pig” as he participated in Lunar New Year festivities showcasing the vibrancy of the Chinese community. Montgomery County is a Sister City with Xi’an, China.
Featured Sites
Balance County's FY20 Budget
The Montgomery County Office of Management and Budget invites you to participate in an interactive budget forum using “Balancing Act” – a new, online tool designed to increase public engagement during the FY20 budget process. The Interactive Budget Development Forum will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Executive Office Building cafeteria – terrace level, located at 101 Monroe Street in Rockville. Register for the event here. See more information in the release. Participants should bring their own electronic devices – laptop, smart phone, tablet, etc.
Visit the tool at montgomerycountymd.gov/budgetsimulator.
Spring Registration is Now Underway
Print copies of the Guide are available at Recreation and Park facilities. Want the Guide delivered to your home? Subscribe
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One account is all you need to register for activities, reserve available facilities and purchase memberships offered by Montgomery Parks, Montgomery County Recreation and CUPF!
Summer Camp Registration is Now Underway
Registration for Montgomery County summer camps is now underway. Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery Parks are hosting hundreds of educational and fun camps for the summer. Browse the Summer Camps Guide online.
One account is all you need to register for activities, reserve available facilities and purchase memberships offered by Montgomery Parks, Montgomery County Recreation and CUPF!
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A More Equitable and Inclusive
Montgomery County
- Thriving Youth and Families
- A Growing Economy
- A Greener County
- Easier Commutes
- A More Affordable and Welcoming County
- Safe Neighborhoods
- Effective, Sustainable Government
Featured Programs
MPIA Request
When requesting public records maintained by Montgomery County Government, please reference the contact list and forward your inquiry to the appropriate departmental representative(s).
Renters Have Rights
Call 3-1-1 to learn how Montgomery County can help: free, confidential, anonymous: Ensuring Housing Safety, Mediating Conflicts, and Advocating for Tenants.
Play Recycling Game!
Recycle everywhere in Montgomery County, MD for cleaner land, air, and water! Learn good recycling habits and practice recycling in your playroom, at home, at school, and at the park!
Get All Your Money!
Scheduling appointments for amended, prior year, current year taxes, and ITIN new applications and renewals.
Wheaton Revitalization
The Wheaton Revitalization Project will provide a government office building, below ground parking garage..
Open Budget
Provides you with an intuitive way to understand how our budget is structured and get the answers you need.
Property Taxes
View property tax records to view and/or make payments on-line by credit card or bank account as appropriate.
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Check out the calendar for all board, committee and commission meetings or currently vacant positions.
Telecommunication Facility Coordination Group (TFCG)
Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) would amend zoning rules related to deployment of smaller antennas on street light poles and lower height buildings.
Family Justice Center
Are you afraid of your partner? We're here to listen and help. Call us. Family Justice Center: 240-773-0444
Minimum Wage Increases
Minimum wage is set to rise in Montgomery County on July 1. The size of the increase is determined by the number of workers employed by the business.
dataMONTGOMERY
Direct access to County data sets in consumable formats is available here. The public can review and analyze, and use the data sets for a variety of purposes.
CountyStat
See how the County and its departments are performing by exploring performance dashboards and data visualizations.
VisionZero
The County is putting resources in place to reduce severe and fatal collisions on County roads by 35 percent for vehicle occupants, bicyclists, and pedestrians, by November 2019.
Foster Parents
Raise hope and foster dreams... Become A Foster Parent in Montgomery County!
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Find out what the County is doing to ensure its programs and services are accessible.
SafeSpeed
Find the locations of safe speed and red light cameras, and how to pay a speed camera citation on-line.
Flash: Bus Rapid Transit
The County’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, which will operate along US 29 — the busiest transit corridor in Montgomery County.
Paperless Airplane
News and information from Montgomery County Office of Public Information.
County Cable
County Cable Montgomery (CCM) is on Comcast and RCN Ch 6, and Verizon on Ch 30.
