The latest newsletter from Council President Natali Fani-González is out today!
Highlights:
⚖️ Immigration policies coming to Maryland
📲 Citizenship Clinic on April 11
📸 Women’s History & Middle Eastern American Heritage Month
and more! Read the latest: buff.ly/cU3jFkv
Montgomery County Public Libraries to Host Its 10th Annual MoComCon, March 20-21 buff.ly/vhxj7t7
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The Teen Stewardship Team Volunteer Opportunity from Montgomery Parks lets teens earn 20 SSL hours while enjoying the outdoors and gaining hands on experience. They will learn about native wildflowers, park stewardship and habitat restoration. To learn more: tinyurl.com/4ybssku8
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The Education and Culture Committee will meet Thurs., March 5 at 1:30 p.m. to review the FY27 to 32 CIP Culture and Recreation subcategory for Montgomery County Public Libraries and receive updates on Montgomery County Public Schools class size and academic performance metrics.
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The Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee will meet on Thursday, March 5 at 1 p.m. to receive an update on the County's Minority Health Initiatives, which includes the African American Health Program (AAHP), Latino Health Initiative (LHI) and Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI).
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The Economic Development (ECON) Committee will meet on Thursday, March 5 at 9:30 a.m. to review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027-2032 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for the Revenue Authority and the Economic Development subcategory for Montgomery County Government.
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Happy Holi to all celebrating the Festival of Colors! 🌸🎉
As we welcome spring, Holi celebrates renewal, hope and the triumph of good over evil. It is a reminder that brighter days are ahead and joy is meant to be shared.
The Council, joined by County Executive Marc Elrich, presented a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Consumer Protection Month in Montgomery County, promoting fair business practices and protecting residents from fraud, scams and identity theft.
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The Council, joined by County Executive Marc Elrich presented a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Middle Eastern American Heritage Month in Montgomery County, honoring the contributions and cultural heritage of the Middle Eastern American community.
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The Council presented a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Women’s History Month in Montgomery County, honoring the contributions of women and reaffirming the County’s commitment to equity and opportunity for all.
🎥 Watch the full remarks: youtu.be/KPASvMIK3Nc
Councilmember, Kate Stewart, held a discussion in Silver Spring regarding mental health, in particular, mental health with in regards to youth. High school students told the crowd about the ways the community can support youth in their pre-teen and teenage years.
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The Council will meet on 🗓️ Tuesday, March 3 at 9:45 a.m.
➡️ View the agenda: buff.ly/WHWxYDM
📺💻 #TuneIn live on County Cable Montgomery, the Council website, Facebook, or YouTube.
Happening now (March 2 - 9:30AM)
The Transportation and Environment (TE) Committee is now in session! Tune in 📲📺💻
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An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from 9:00pm Sunday, 3/1 until 3:00pm Monday, 3/2. An Extreme Cold Alert is issued for Montgomery County when temperatures and/or wind chill values are expected to be at or below 32º F.
02.03.2026 00:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Today marks the beginning of #WomensHistoryMonth-a time to honor the incredible contributions of women throughout history and in our own community.
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Yesterday, Council President Natali Fani-González and Vice President Marilyn Balcombe visited Ivymount School in Rockville — a nonprofit special education day school serving students ages 4–21 with autism and other complex learning needs.
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iCYMI 🚨 ⏰ Attention students and families! The FAFSA deadline is next week, March 1!
Don’t wait! Submit your FAFSA now and take the first step toward funding your future: studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-...
Credit: @MCPS
The Public Safety (PS) Committee will meet on Monday, March 2 at 10:15 a.m. to review the FY27-32 CIP for Judiciary Security Improvements, the Montgomery Police Department (MCPD) and Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR).
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The Planning, Housing & Parks (PHP) Committee will meet on Monday, March 2 at 1:30 p.m. to review Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-14 on Optional Method Public Benefits – Overlay Zones. The committee will also review the FY27–32 Capital Improvement Programs for DHCA and HOC.
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The Transportation & Environment (TE) Committee meets Mon., March 2 at 9:30 a.m. for a briefing on WMATA Red Line shutdown mitigation and to continue reviewing the FY27–32 Mass Transit CIP.
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Happening Now! (2/26/26 - 10:00 AM)
The Government & Operations Committee is in session!
💻📱 Watch the live stream: youtube.com/live/T2kwBrt...
🗓 Today’s joint Public Safety & Health & Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for 2 p.m. has been canceled. The update on the Crisis Response System and review of Bill 43-23 to establish a Joint Crisis Intervention Team will be rescheduled at a later date.
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The joint Public Safety and Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee will meet at 2 p.m. to receive an update on the Crisis Response System and review Bill 43-23 to establish a Joint Crisis Intervention Team.
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The Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee will meet on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 1:30 p.m. to review a resolution to designate the Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth, and Families as the County’s Local Management Board for Children, Youth, and Families.
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The Transportation & Environment (TE) Committee meets Thurs., Feb. 26 at 1:30 p.m. to review FY27–32 CIP for WSSC Water, Recycling, and stormwater projects, plus a $11.3M+ DEP supplemental and countywide retrofit.
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The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) Committee will meet on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. to review the Committee Evaluation and Review Board’s (CERB) final report and receive an update from the Infrastructure Funding Workgroup.
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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke, joined by the Council, presented a proclamation recognizing the 60th Anniversary of Montgomery Village, celebrating its founding in 1966 and honoring the Montgomery Village Foundation for six decades of stewardship and service to the community.
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Councilmember Sidney Katz, joined by the Council, presented a proclamation recognizing February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in Montgomery County, raising awareness about teen dating violence and promoting education, prevention, and support for healthy relationships.
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Stop by the Montgomery County Council’s Senior Community Outreach Pop-Up at Holiday Park Senior Center (3950 Ferrara Dr, Silver Spring) this Wed., Feb. 25, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Meet Council staff and learn how to stay connected. Come say hi!
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Council President Natali Fani-González, joined by the Council, presented a proclamation recognizing February 18–March 19, 2026, as Muslim American Ramadan in Montgomery County, honoring the contributions of the Muslim American community and the observance of the holy month of Ramadan.
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