Public Information Office

The Office of Public Information handles media inquiries. Non-media inquiries should be directed to the MC311 Customer Service Center at 311 (calling from within the County) or 240-777-0311 (calling from outside the County).

The Office consists of a Media Relations section that works with the news media to inform residents about the programs and services available to them. A Publications and Graphics section provides graphical support to the office and oversees the content and design of the County web site so that it is informative and easy to navigate. A Cable Programming section produces cable television shows for the Executive branch of County government on cable channel 6 – County Cable Montgomery. MC311, the County's Customer Service Center, is where residents can call or go online to find information or submit service requests.

The media office can be reached at 240-777-6507 (voice), 240-777-6539 (fax), 301-251-4850 (TTY). The number for MC311 is 311 when calling from within the County or 240-777-0311 when calling from ouside the County.


Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA)
Department Liaison:
Barry Hudson
Montgomery County Office of Public Information Executive Order extending MPIA response deadlines due to COVID-19.