Who do you think should run the Montgomery County Police Department? The Police Chief or Police Union Leaders? That's what Question B on the November Ballot is all about. For more information click here.
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (center) presented bonus checks to a team of Department of Transportation (MCDOT) employees who developed and implemented an idea that is saving the County about $16,000 a year. The team is the first to receive the bonus under the County’s Rewarding Excellence Program that encourages front line employees to identify and develop cost effective processes. Pictured are team members, Joe Adler, director, Office of Human Resources (OHR); Art Holmes, director, MCDOT; Al Roshdieh, deputy director MCDOT; Emil Wolanin, Traffic Engineering division chief; Kaye Beckley, OHR Business Operations and Performance Division manager and Melissa Boone-Miller, OHR Rewarding Excellence coordinator.
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett will hold a “virtual” Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, September 19 from 1 to 2 p.m. County residents will be able to talk with the County Executive and ask questions through the County’s website.
On Wednesday, September 19th the County will salute those who served our nation 70 years ago and became part of what is called the greatest generation. All from our area who served during World War II are invited to attend and be honored at this special event. Check County Calendar for more information
At a reception in Rockville, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett congratulated two of Montgomery County’s 2012 Olympians. Katie Ledecky, Gold Medal winner in the 800-meter freestyle swimming event and Scott Parsons, three-time Olympian in the men’s slalom kayak event attended the reception. Montgomery County was represented by five athletes who competed in the 2012 London Games. Julie Zetlin (rhythmic gymnastics), Caroline Queen (women’s slalom kayak) and David Banks (rowing) were unable to attend the reception. In his remarks, Leggett noted, “That each of you made it to this level in your respective sports is indeed a major accomplishment and something you will always treasure.”
A Public Hearing convened by the Montgomery County Worker Safety & Health Commission Opening Remarks by County Executive Isiah Leggett, Councilmembers Valerie Ervin, George Leventhal, and Nancy Navarro. Hear testimony by County immigrant workers and also by authorities on occupational safety and health. Download flyer in English (pdf) and Spanish (pdf)
County Executive Ike Leggett (back to camera at left) recently met with PEPCO executives in his office to discuss power reliability issues in Montgomery County. Visit PEPCO Reliability for more information.
As personnel from Rockville Fire Station #3 look on, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (second from left) and Montgomery County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association President Marcine Goodloe (second from right) sign an agreement that will boost communication, promote further cooperation and enhance the volunteer contribution to the County’s combined volunteer and career emergency fire and rescue service. Also pictured are Fire Chief Richard Bowers (far left) and Montgomery County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association Executive Director Eric Bernard (far right). In a joint statement, Goodloe stated that the association does not support a referendum on the Emergency Medical Transportation Insurance Reimbursement Act passed by the Council in May.
Montgomery County has developed a number of publications designed to enhance the quality of life for our Seniors, including "Living & Thriving" and "Navigator: Vital Living After 50". See Senior Site for more info.
Falls Prevention Activities Planned; Falls Are Leading Cause of Injury-Related ER Visits for Seniors Over Age 65.
- See press release.
- Class Calendar (pdf)
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (far right) recently joined M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks, the Greater Olney Civic Association (GOCA) and the Norbeck Meadows Community Association to dedicate a playground at the Norbeck Meadows Park in memory of the late Ron Berger, a civic activist who was dedicated to serving his neighborhood and the entire Olney community. His work on the 1980 and 2005 Olney Master Plan helped shape Olney to what it is today. Unveiling the sign are Berger’s wife, Harriet Berger (left), and Mary Bradford, Director, M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks.
Montgomery County’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee is hosting auditions for performers for the 2013 birthday celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Music Center at Strathmore. Auditions will be held on Friday, September 14. For more information, see flyer (pdf).
Watch Mosaic: African American Perspective, episode of County Executive Ike Leggett.
Emergency & Disaster Information
Vital Information to help individuals, families, and businesses prepare for emergencies and remain safe in the event of a storm, disaster or other emergency.
Helping to Protect Workers' Health and Safety
This website provides links to important information about occupational safety and health issues. There is also a link to Maryland Occupational Safety and Health to lodge complaints as well as links to other organizations working to protect worker safety and health. Download flyer in English (pdf) and Spanish (pdf) for upcoming public hearing.
Emergency Medical Transportation Insurance Reimbursement.
- Leggett Hails Council Approval of New EMS Insurance Reimbursement Legislation: Helps Offset Multi-Million Dollar State Pension Shift & Helps Strengthen Fire & Rescue Services (Press Release)
- The Right Vote (Gazette Editorial 5-16-2012, PDF)
FY 2013 Budget Information.
- FY2013 Operating Budget Forum presentation held during January, 2012. (pdf).
Days of Commemoration
In recognition of Montgomery County’s religious, ethnic and cultural diversity and in respect for the diversity of its own workforce, on March 28, 2006, the County Council passed legislation. Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/commemoration for details.
Read 'Pepco Reliability'.
- Pepco Work Group Releases Final Report (PDF | 3.4 MB)
- Montgomery County Pepco Work Group Customer Relations Survey Findings (PDF)
Carryout Bag Law
Information for residents and retailers about Montgomery County's new carryout bag law.
Sign up for Alert Montgomery
Sign up for Alert Montgomery and register to receive emergency alerts about weather, roads, emergency situations or all three – from one or more of your devices: including computer, cell phone, Blackberry or other PDA.
Welcome to MC311 Blog at montgomerycountymd311.blogspot.com
As 311 marks its two-year anniversary, having handled over one million phone calls calls already and hundreds of thousands of visits to our 311 web portal, we are setting up this blog so that you will have one more way to give us feedback on our 311 system... Read More
Transit Task Force
The Montgomery County Transit Task Force, a public – private partnership with members appointed by the County Executive, is the only organization focused exclusively to make a comprehensive rapid transit system in Montgomery County a reality for its citizens and businesses.
Respect the Space; Accessible Parking
Information about the new County initiative that will provide for greater enforcement of accessible parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- Available to download flyer (PDF) and logo (PDF).
- More information from MD Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
Montgomery County Delegation Visits Morazán, El Salvador, July 23 - 30, 2011
- Montgomery sister city agreement strengthens ties to Salvadoran city (WP from 10-11-2011)
- News Release
- Photos from the visit and more links
MyGreenMontgomery.org
Your one-stop guide to living a green life in Montgomery County. Find tips, local resources and incentives to help you go green.
Code Enforcement Changes to be Effective in Spring 2011
New code enforcement laws initiated by the County Executive and approved by the County Council are designed to help protect residential neighborhoods. These laws go into effect April 24, 2011. For more information about these new laws and how they may affect you.
Life in a War Zone: Montgomery County during the Civil War
In conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Heritage Montgomery has produced a 60-minute documentary film on the history of the Civil War in Montgomery County. Historic and contemporary images of local heritage sites, video of Civil War re-enactors...
Watch "Seniors Today" online 
This month's edition features an interview with Howard Gleckman, author of "Caring for Our Parents" and Suzanne Mintz, president and CEO of The National Family Caregivers Association, about the challenges and rewards of caring for a loved one...
Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)
Get information on the closure of Walter Reed Medical Center and realignment to Bethesda and Fort Belvoir and the impact on local communities and ongoing efforts by the County to address impacts of the changes. Also find helpful relocation information...more
Arts and Humanities Council
The County’s designated local arts agency, committed to providing non-profit organizations, artists and scholars with the resources they need to bring quality arts and humanities to our community.
Visit healthymontgomery.org.
County officials today launched a new one-stop source for population-based data and information about community health. Data and information on more than 90 topics related to the health and well being of Montgomery County residents can be found.