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…
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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…
County Council reappoints James Hedrick to Montgomery County Planning Board – Mocofeed
July 28, 2026 11:19 am Commissioner Hedrick enters second term as Planning Board member ROCKVILLE, Md. – The Montgomery County Council voted to reappoint Commissioner James Hedrick to the Montgomery County Planning Board,…
Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department announce August 2026 calendar of events – Mocofeed
July 27, 2026 9:22 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…
Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department announce August 2026 calendar of events – Mocofeed
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…
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…