Recorded Weekly Wednesday COVID-19 Media Briefing
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, and the County's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Dr. Earl Stoddard held their weekly virtual media briefing on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 12:30 p.m. This media briefing offers reporters a consistent opportunity to reach these three County leaders to discuss how Montgomery County is managing this pandemic and to address the County’s robust public health efforts.
Watch the recorded session here.
Vote by Mail
Visit the Voter Registration and Mail-in Ballot Request page on the Maryland State Board of Elections website. You must provide your complete information so we can verify your voter registration before mailing you a ballot.
- Visit 777vote.org for more information.
Virtual FY22 Budget Forums
The FY22 Budget forums are scheduled as follows. See Press Release:
- Monday, Sept. 21: FY22 County Operating Budget Forum
- Wednesday, Sept. 30: FY22 County Operating Budget Forum
- Thursday, Oct. 8: Citizens Advisory Board/CIP Forum, Mid County
- Tuesday, Oct. 13: Citizens Advisory Board/CIP Forum, Bethesda
- Monday, Oct. 26: Citizens Advisory Board/CIP Forum, Up County
- Wednesday, Oct. 28: Citizens Advisory Board/CIP Forum, Silver Spring
#MaskUpMoCo
Montgomery County Government, partnering with the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, Visit Montgomery and the local business community have launched a multi-platform outreach campaign, #MaskUpMoCo. “One of the most important things we can all do is to wear a mask and wear it properly,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “The data show that wearing a face covering is one of the most important ways to reduce the spread of the virus. Wearing a mask allows our businesses to be open and operate safely.”
- Read the news release
- Visit MaskUpMoCo.com
Montgomery County Food Resources
Find a listing of food distribution events, tools for providers, and opportunities to donate.
Reopening Montgomery Grant Program
Reopen Montgomery Grant Program will reimburse Montgomery County businesses and nonprofits for expenses incurred to comply with State and County reopening requirements. Reopening requirements are established to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and maintain public health.
Día Nacional De Registración De Votantes Seminario Web En Español
Presentando al Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, Oficial de Información Pública, Junta Electoral del Condado de Montgomery. APRENDA CÓMO:
- Registrarse para votar
- Solicitar una papeleta por correo
- Votar en las Elecciones Presidenciales de 2020
- Haga clic AQUí para registrarse para este evento gratuito
Fall Registration
Fall Registration Began Aug. 24. Click below to view the Fall 2020 Guide. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 response, print copies of the GUIDE are not currently available.
Residents Reminded to Wear Face Coverings as Phase 2 Reopening Continues
As Montgomery County continues Phase 2 reopening, health officials remind all residents that face coverings must be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. In a health officer directive issued on June 18 by County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, residents (except those under the age of two and those with health conditions that make breathing difficult) must wear face coverings whenever they are in public and physical distancing is not possible.
- Visit the Face Covering guideline
Featured Sites
To Vote by Mail, You Must Request a Ballot.
Ballots will not be automatically mailed to voters for the November 3, 2020 election. To request a ballot:
- Visit the Voter Registration and Mail-in Ballot Request page on the Maryland State Board of Elections website. You must provide your complete information so we can verify your voter registration before mailing you a ballot.
- In Step 9, the “Mail-in Ballot Request”, select “I would like to receive a mail-in ballot.”
- Under delivery type, select “in the mail”. The other types are only recommended for overseas voters and voters with disabilities. They require a bipartisan team of poll workers, or Election Judges, to review your ballot and hand copy your choices before your votes can be counted.
If you request a ballot, please vote as soon as possible using that ballot. Postage is prepaid, so you can return it by mail or at a Board of Elections dropbox. Do not wait until Election Day. If you do, bring your ballot with you to avoid waiting in a long line and then having to vote a provisional ballot.
Visit www.777vote.org for more information.
What is the Census?
Every 10 years, the federal government conducts a population count of everyone in the United States.
Why is the Census important?
- Every year, the federal government allocates more than $675 Billion in funding based on census data.
- Every Marylander not counted costs the state approximately $18,250 over 10 years.
- Census data is used to plan schools, new homes and businesses and improve neighborhoods.
Who needs to respond to the Census and is my information secure?
The census counts every household and person living in the U.S., this includes both citizens and non-citizens. The U.S. Census Bureau must keep all information confidential.
Fall Registration
Begins Aug. 24.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 response, print copies of the GUIDE are not currently available.
Visit activemontgomery.org
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!
Featured Programs
Property Taxes
View property tax records to view and/or make payments on-line by credit card or bank account as appropriate.
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).
COVID-19 County Employee Information
As an MCG employee, you may have questions about how this will affect you and your workplace. Read the following FAQs carefully to stay informed about the most current workplace policies regarding COVID-19.
Census 2020
EVERYONE COUNTS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY! All United States residents must be counted, including citizens and those residents who are not citizens.
Solicitation Tracker
View the status of a solicitation from issuance to contract execution. Begin by entering a solicitation number or description.
Open Budget
Provides you with an intuitive way to understand how our budget is structured and get the answers you need.
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Check out the calendar for all board, committee and commission meetings or currently vacant positions.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
An Accessory Dwelling Unit is a residential unit that is either added to an existing one-family dwelling or in a separate accessory structure on the same lot as an existing one-family dwelling. Find more information.
Paperless Airplane
News and information from Montgomery County Office of Public Information.
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.
Inspector General Hotline
Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Related to the County Government, Independent County Agencies, or Montgomery County Funded Educational Systems
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.
Community Guide for Immigrant Residents
The Gilchrist Center is committed to doing everything we can do to ensure that all residents of Montgomery County feel safe and valued.
County Cable
County Cable Montgomery (CCM) is on Comcast and RCN Ch 6, and Verizon on Ch 30.
