ROCKVILLE, Md., June 18, 2026—On Tuesday, June 16, County Councilmembers Kristin Mink (District 5) and Will Jawando (At-Large) introduced the Community Trust in County Employees Act, Expedited Bill 29-26. The bill prohibits…
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Councilmembers Mink and Jawando Introduce Bill to Prohibit Hiring Recent ICE and CBP Employees into any County Positions That Directly Serve the Public – Mocofeed
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 18, 2026—On Tuesday, June 16, County Councilmembers Kristin Mink (District 5) and Will Jawando (At-Large) introduced the Community Trust in County Employees Act, Expedited Bill 29-26. The bill prohibits…
Make your voice heard! Voter information ahead of June 23 Primary Election – Newsletter from Council President Fani-González – Mocofeed
Spanish Neighbors: The 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election is officially underway! Montgomery County registered voters have several ways to participate in the upcoming election. In-person early voting runs through tomorrow, Thursday, June 18…
Elder Abuse Awareness Day – Mocofeed
On June 16, 2026, Councilmember Sidney Katz and County Executive Marc Elrich present a proclamation recognizing Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Watch the proclamation on YouTube View additional photos on Flickr Advertisement -…
Councilmembers Jawando and Mink Call for Diligence and Strong Protections for Residents and Environment Ahead of Data Center Moratorium Public Hearing – Mocofeed
Montgomery County At-Large Councilmember Will Jawando was joined today by Councilmember Kristin Mink (District 5), community advocates, and residents for a press conference ahead of the public hearing on Expedited Bill 24-26,…
World Refugee Day – Mocofeed
On June 16, 2026, Councilmember Kate Stewart presents a proclamation recognizing World Refugee Day. Watch the proclamation on YouTube View additional photos on Flickr Advertisement – By Authority of Friends of Andrew…
Pride Month – Mocofeed
On June 16, 2026, the Montgomery County Council presented a proclamation commemoration celebrating Pride Month. Watch the proclamation on YouTube View additional photos on Flickr Advertisement – By Authority of Friends of…
Juneteenth – Mocofeed
On June 16, 2026, Councilmembers Will Jawando, Shebra Evans and Laurie-Anne Sayles with County Executive Marc Elrich, present a proclamation recognizing Juneteenth. Watch the proclamation on YouTube View additional photos on Flickr…
Councilmember Glass Presents Plan for Data Center Policy Framework – Mocofeed
A Data Center Task Force must convene while the six month moratorium is in place “I’m pleased that we implemented a six-month pause on data center development, as I had proposed earlier…
Councilmember Andrew Friedson Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Enforcement Tools to Address Street Takeovers in Montgomery County – Mocofeed
Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson introduced legislation today that would expand enforcement tools available to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) to better prevent, deter, and safely disengage dangerous “street takeover” events…