Montgomery County Councilmember Kristin Mink (District 5) recently introduced Bill 38-26, which would amend the County’s housing discrimination law to prohibit discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. Councilmembers Will Jawando and…
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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…
Council Passes Initiative to Boost Job Growth and Spur Economic Development – Mocofeed
The Montgomery County Council approved the Job Creation Project zoning initiative today, spearheaded by Council President Natali Fani-González, to attract major employers in strategic industries, spur new job creation projects and boost economic development. “We…
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…
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…