County Executive on Medical Examiner Ruling on Death of Officer Thomas J. Bomba
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released a statement on the District of Columbia Medical Examiner's report on the loss of Officer Thomas Bomba. You may read the statement here.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich urged residents experiencing domestic violence to call and access free County services, which can promote safety, well-being, and healing. Elrich was joined by County Councilmember Sidney Katz, State’s Attorney John McCarthy, Acting Police Chief Marcus Jones, Sheriff Darren M. Popkin, Nicole Drew, president of Commission for Women and, representatives of the Family Justice Center, the Abused Persons Program and members of the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council.
FY2021 Budget Forums
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is holding the second of five budget forums on Monday, Oct. 21, to seek input from residents about Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Operating Budget priorities. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. at the Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, at 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda. Follow us #MoCoBudget21. See the press release for more information. Video from the Oct. 7 session is available on Facebook. The remaining sessions will be held:
- Wednesday, Oct 30. 7 - 8:30 p.m. - Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Place, Silver Spring.
- Thursday, Nov 7. 7 - 8:30 p.m. - BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown.
- Wednesday, Nov 13. 7 - 8:30 p.m. - Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring.
- See the budget forum briefing presentation (pdf).
Region’s First ‘Protected Intersection’ Dedicated in Silver Spring
Montgomery County Marc Elrich and County Councilmembers Tom Hucker and Hans Riemer joined bicyclists and community members at Spring Street and Second Avenue in Downtown Silver Spring to dedicate the first “protected intersection” in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The intersection connects a new half-mile “cycletrack” completed by the County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) with a previously completed section to form a 1.2-mile bikeway that will connect directly to the Silver Spring Transit Center. Cycletracks provide physical separation between motor vehicles and bicycles and a protected intersection continues that protection.
- See the video from the event or photos from flickr album.
Montgomery College STEM Tour
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich recently addressed Montgomery College (MC) students and toured MC’s engineering department to see the latest STEM advancements, including a 3-D printer and robotics. View more photos here.
Spread the Green Expo
Montgomery County departments and agencies participated in the Spread the Green Expo at the plaza outside the Executive Office Building. The expo highlighted the County’s green initiatives, including what employees can do to be more sustainable.
Featured Sites
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is holding the second of five budget forums on Monday, Oct. 21, to seek input from residents about Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Operating Budget priorities. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. at the Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, at 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda. Follow us #MoCoBudget21. See the press release for more information. Video from the Oct. 7 session is available on Facebook. The remaining sessions will be held:
- Wednesday, Oct 30. 7 - 8:30 p.m. - Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Place, Silver Spring.
- Thursday, Nov 7. 7 - 8:30 p.m. - BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown.
- Wednesday, Nov 13. 7 - 8:30 p.m. - Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring.
- See the budget forum briefing presentation (pdf).
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.
The Montgomery Way
Montgomery County is committed to building and maintaining a safe and inclusive community for our residents. Understanding, tolerance, and respect are hallmarks of the Montgomery County way. Social justice for all is what we strive to achieve in our County. If you, or someone you know, needs immigrant assistance, visit montgomerycountymd.gov/immigration.
View procedures for handling visits from immigration officers to County facilities here.
Fall Registration is Now Underway
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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.
Flu Vaccination
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will offer the following Flu Vaccine Clinics. Make an appointment online.
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).
Open Budget
Provides you with an intuitive way to understand how our budget is structured and get the answers you need.
Census 2020
EVERYONE COUNTS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY! All United States residents must be counted, including citizens and those residents who are not citizens.
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Check out the calendar for all board, committee and commission meetings or currently vacant positions.
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.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich presents his thoughts on proposed improvements to the Zoning Text Amendment regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Family Justice Center
Are you afraid of your partner? We're here to listen and help. Call us. Family Justice Center: 240-773-0444
Paperless Airplane
News and information from Montgomery County Office of Public Information.
Short-Term Residential Rentals
A short-term residential rental is a unit/room in a single family home, apartment or condominium that is available for rent for less than 30 consecutive days through online sites such as Airbnb, Flipkey, Home Away and VRBO.
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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Find out what the County is doing to ensure its programs and services are accessible.
Foster Parents
Raise hope and foster dreams... Become A Foster Parent in Montgomery County!
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.
County Cable
County Cable Montgomery (CCM) is on Comcast and RCN Ch 6, and Verizon on Ch 30.
