MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council to Address Bikeway Safety, Parking Lot Security Pilot at July 29 Meeting

On Tuesday, July 29, the Montgomery County Council will hear a briefing on the Department of Transportation’s Parking Lot Pilot Security Program, offer legislation ...

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Gas Leaf Blower Ban Now Enforced with $500 Fines; Council Eyes Limited Fall Exemption

Expedited Bill 19-25, which would allow landscape professionals to use gas-powered leaf blowers from October 1 to December 31 weekdays between 8 a.m. and ...

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Residents and Businesses Urged to Prepare for July 1 Ban on Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment; $500 Per Violation

Montgomery County is advising citizens and businesses that gas-powered vacuums and leaf blowers, including walk-behind, portable, and backpack types, will not be allowed starting ...

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Montgomery County Launches Spanish-Language Business Accelerator

On August 4, the Montgomery County Business Center and M&T Bank will launch their second free Spanish-language Business Accelerator Program, which will provide up ...

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Council to Address Housing Nominee, Solid Waste Strategy, and Zoning Changes at July 22 Meeting

The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, July 22 to present a proclamation recognizing Project SAFE, interview the nominee for deputy director of ...

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Council Committees to Review Police Data, Fire & Rescue Funding, and 2025 Transitway Plan

The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety and Transportation & Environment Committees will meet on July 21 to review the 2024 police statistical data, a ...

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Extreme Heat Alert Issued

Montgomery County has activated an Extreme Heat Alert for Thursday, 7/17 from 11am to 8pm. Expect the heat index to be above 95ºF. Stay ...

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Council to Vote on Bill Targeting Unlicensed House Parties, Energy Program, and Hiring Protections

The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, July 15 to present proclamations, introduce a renewable energy bill, and vote on multiple items. These include ...

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New Law Increases Penalties for Illegal House Parties

The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed Bill 13-25 today, aimed at curbing unlicensed commercial house parties by strengthening enforcement tools, increasing fines, and closing ...

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Montgomery County Council Approves Hiring Preference for Displaced Federal Workers

The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed Expedited Bill 10-25, creating a hiring preference for displaced federal workers who reside in the county. The legislation, ...

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