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Elrich Holds Budget Forum for Seniors

County Executive Marc Elrich held an FY21 Operating Budget Forum at Leisure World. With well over 100 in attendance, the thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation included topics such as recreation activities, transportation, initiatives to help people stay in their homes, stormwater runoff, childhood nutrition, affordable housing, and even an invitation for the County Executive to compete in pickleball. See more photos here.

The Path to Social Justice and Racial Equity

“This may be the most important thing that we have ever done when it comes to taking leadership on an issue in society,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich as he signed historic the Racial Equity and Social Justice Act. Elrich was joined by members of the County Council, including newly elected Council President Sidney Katz and Vice President Tom Hucker, as well as other community leaders.

Watch the news conference here.

See more pictures from Flickr here.

Ben Wu Named MCEDC President and CEO

The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) has named Ben Wu as its new president and chief executive officer. “I am very excited that Ben will be joining the MCEDC team and leading our economic development efforts in Montgomery County,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to change the business climate in the County and help us attract and retain businesses. Ben has a reputation as an innovative leader. I am confident that he will be a tremendous asset to us. I look forward to working with him as we promote Montgomery County as a great place to do business in Maryland and the Metro region.” Read the MCEDC news release for more.

One Year on the Job

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich celebrated his first year in office Dec. 3. Elrich talked about some of this year's accomplishments on the Montgomery Al Día radio show, Montgomery County’s Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio América 900 AM, Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

Watch the video here

RADA Opens in Germantown

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich helped cut the ribbon for RADA Technologies’ U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Germantown. The company is a joint venture between Israeli-based RADA Electronic Industries and Maryland-based SAZE Technologies, and designs and manufactures radar sensors for active protection systems and for the detection of unmanned aerial vehicles. The company will be occupying 30,000 square feet of space at 20511 Seneca Meadows Parkway in Germantown, and is projecting to employ 60 high-skilled technical workers. The County facilitated RADA’s relocation and expansion through a $50,000 Economic Development Fund conditional grant, while the State of Maryland provided a $300,000 conditional loan. See more photos here.

Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich celebrated the business community at the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) annual Business Awards Dinner at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The 2019 honorees include: CAVA; BOLAND; Sandy Spring Bank; The Tower Companies; Marriott International Global Cultural Ambassador Emeritus Deborah Marriott Harrison; Trinity Technology Partners, Inc. President & CEO Bruce E. Lansdowne; U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Chief Information Officer José L. Arrieta; TISTA Science and Technology Corporation Founder and President Ahmed R. Ali; and award finalists: Adaptive Phage Therapeutics, INKY, and LunchSkins. Read the MCCC news release for more.

Winter Registration Underway

Register for Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery Parks winter classes and programs are underway. Peruse the Montgomery County Guide today.

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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.

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Montgomery County’s Winter Guide for Recreation and Parks Programs Now Available

The winter issue of the Montgomery County Guide for Recreation and Parks Programs is now available. Registration for programs and classes Underway.

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!

Neighborhood Leaf Collection is Underday - Watch Video

Visit the leaf collection program website or Call 311 for Estimated Dates.

Residents Should:

Note the information on the posted signs.
Rake leaves to the road edge (see picture) or place leaves in paper yard waste bags.
Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be collected.
Keep parked vehicles away from leaf piles.

Residents Should Not:

Place leaf piles in the street (see picture).
Place sticks or other debris in the leaves.
Place leaves in plastic bags -- Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be collected.
Block access to leaf piles by parking cars on or in front of leaf piles.

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