July 27, 2026 9:20 am The Planning Board will be on recess in August; Historic Preservation Commission and Development Review Committee meetings continue Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County Planning Department, both…
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An update on data centers, property tax questions, and more – Newsletter from Council President Fani-González – Mocofeed
Spanish Neighbors: Council Committees took important action on data center development in the County on Wednesday. Here’s the latest: The Economic Development Committee voted to recommend an 18-month moratorium on data center development…
Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles Reappointed to National Leadership Role, Advances Three Bipartisan Policy Priorities – Mocofeed
Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles strengthened Montgomery County’s national leadership at the 2026 National Association of Counties Annual Conference, where she was reappointed to the NACo Board of Directors, advanced three…
Council President Natali Fani-González Will be This Week’s Special Guest on “En Sintonía con el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery” Friday at 2 p.m. on Radio America – Mocofeed
The featured guests on this week’s edition of En Sintonia con el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery (In Tune with the Montgomery County Council) will include Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González, who chairs the Council’s Economic Development…
Joint Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Natali Fani-González on ICE Operations Along Clara Barton Parkway on July 22 – Mocofeed
“Yesterday’s incident on the Potomac River was exactly the kind of fear and chaos that federal immigration enforcement tactics are creating in our community. Aggressive operations that target people driving to work,…
Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept. 22, 2026 – Mocofeed
The County Council will hold public hearings to receive testimony on new items introduced to the Council as follows: July 28, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.Deadline to sign up to speak is July…
Maryland Elections Administrator Refers Prediction Markets to State Prosecutor Over Alleged Election Betting Violations
Following the certification of the 2026 Primary election results, Jared DeMarinis has referred prediction markets for investigation to the Office of the State Prosecutor. This move highlights concerns regarding potential violations of…
Council President Natali Fani-González’s Statement on Committee Decisions Regarding 18-Month Data Centers Moratorium – Mocofeed
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González issued a statement following the Economic Development (ECON) Committee’s recommendation to move forward with an 18-month moratorium on data centers and the Planning, Housing and Parks…
Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 23, 2026 – Mocofeed
Joint committee to review expedited legislation on bond authorization for VIVA White Oak Development District; Health and Human Services Committee will review bills related to the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission and…
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22: Primary Election Recap, Resisting Inflation-Capped Spending, and Lowering Speed Limits – Mocofeed
Reporters interested in asking Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich questions will have the opportunity to do so during this week’s virtual media briefing, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22. This…