ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 10, 2026, The Montgomery County Council approved Bill 39-26, Wheaton Urban District Boundaries, Amendments, today, spearheaded by Council President Natali Fani-González. The legislation expands the Wheaton Urban District to include the Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center and the connecting public right-of-way.
The expansion will bring additional urban district resources and services to one of Wheaton’s most important community gathering places, helping support cleaner, safer, and more welcoming public spaces while creating new opportunities for community programming and events.
“The Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center is an essential part of the fabric of this community, and this legislation recognizes the important role it plays in the daily lives of Wheaton residents,” said Council President Natali Fani-González. “By expanding the urban district, we are making a strategic investment in the public spaces that bring our community together and ensuring that more residents can benefit from the services and resources available through the urban district.”
The legislation was introduced at the request of the Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee (WUDAC) and shaped by ongoing community engagement, including a July 28, 2026, community forum hosted by Council President Fani-González and continued discussions with WUDAC.
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The expanded boundary will also better align the Wheaton Urban District with the Wheaton Arts and Entertainment District, which already includes the library and recreation center. In addition, the expansion positions the urban district to support the future Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center planned for Georgia Avenue, strengthening connections among Wheaton’s civic, cultural, and public spaces.
The boundary adjustment is narrowly tailored to extend along the Georgia Avenue public right-of-way to the library and recreation center while avoiding the adjacent residential community. This approach allows the County to extend urban district services without creating additional tax implications for nearby homeowners.
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With the Council’s approval of Bill 39-26, Wheaton’s Urban District will be better positioned to serve residents, support important community gathering spaces, and expand access to services and programming. The legislation reflects a continued commitment to working alongside community partners to ensure Wheaton remains a vibrant, welcoming, and connected destination for residents, families, and visitors.
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