Vecinos: El Condado de Montgomery ha puesto oficialmente una pausa de 18 meses en la construcción de centros de datos. El Concejo aprobó por unanimidad dos medidas legislativas clave que nos brindaran tiempo…
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Data Centers on Pause – Newsletter from Council President Fani-González – Mocofeed
Neighbors: Montgomery County has officially put an 18-month pause on data center development. The Council unanimously passed two key pieces of legislation that will provide us with additional time to develop long-term, comprehensive…
Statement on the Passing of Former Maryland State Senator Karen S. Montgomery – Mocofeed
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González issued the following statement on the passing of former Maryland State Senator Karen S. Montgomery. “Montgomery County mourns the loss of the Hon. Karen S. Montgomery. “We…
Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Sept. 15 and 22, 2026 – Mocofeed
The County Council will hold public hearings to receive testimony on new items introduced to the Council as follows: Sept. 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Deadline to sign up to speak is…
Montgomery County Council Reappoints James Hedrick to the Montgomery County Planning Board – Mocofeed
Today the Montgomery County Council reappointed James Hedrick to the Montgomery County Planning Board, which serves as the County’s principal land use and planning advisor. Planning Board members also serve as commissioners…
Council Approves 18-Month Data Center Moratorium and Places Limitations on Data Center Development – Mocofeed
The Montgomery County Council approved two measures today that will establish an 18-month moratorium and place certain limitations and safeguards on data center development. Expedited Bill 19-26 temporarily prohibits the Department of Permitting Services from issuing permits for data centers for 18 months. Following robust…
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29: National Night Out Preview, White’s Ferry Agreement & Signing a New Gun Safety Law – 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 29. This…
Montgomery County Council Meets on July 28 to Vote on Data Center Moratorium and Zoning Measure to Establish Clear Definitions and Limitations on Data Centers in the County – Mocofeed
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, July 28 at 9:15 a.m. and the meeting will begin with a proclamation, presented by Councilmember Andrew Friedson, recognizing National Farmers Market Week. More…
Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 27, 2026 – Mocofeed
The Education and Culture (EC) Committee will meet on Monday, July 27 at 9:30 a.m. to review the Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) Strategic Technology Plan, artificial intelligence policy, and cellular telephone…
Montgomery Update: White’s Ferry Announcement, Data Centers Update, and Why Inflation-Capped Spending is a Bad Idea – Mocofeed
Dear Friends, I hope you caught today’s news that Montgomery County has reached an agreement to acquire the White’s Ferry property on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. We’re purchasing about two…