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. Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/questionb for more information.
A Public Hearing convened by the Montgomery County Worker Safety & Health Commission featured Opening Remarks by County Executive Isiah Leggett, and Councilmembers Valerie Ervin, George Leventhal, and Nancy Navarro who heard testimony on September 21 by County immigrant workers and also by authorities on occupational safety and health.
Fire & Rescue Chief Richard Bowers and County Councilmembers Valerie Ervin and Craig Rice joined students, teachers and parents at Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School to celebrate International Walk to School Day. About 40 schools throughout the County held events that promote safe walking and biking and enhance connections between families, schools and the broader community.
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.
On Thursday, September 27, 2012, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett signed the County's second Sister City agreement. At a signing ceremony in Gondar, Ethiopia, Leggett said "I am so pleased to establish this bond with one of Africa's most historic and important cities". Thirty-eight individuals, including County community and business leaders, representatives from Montgomery College, and County officials. All County officials who participated in the trip paid all their own expenses and took vacation time. The purpose of the program is to encourage and foster friendship, partnership and mutual cooperation through educational, cultural, social, economic, humanistic and charitable exchanges between the people of Montgomery County and communities of other nations.
Ready, Willing and Able to Work
A vote for Question A will amend the County Charter to allow County Government more flexibility to recruit and select qualified individuals with severe physical or mental disabilities for County jobs. To Learn more about the initiative to broaden job opportunities for disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities, click here.
Oktoberfest on October 6, Saturday, 1 pm to 5 pm at High Point Farm, Clarksburg, MD (Download Flyer in pdf format), or visit germantownoktoberfest.org.
County Executive Ike Leggett talks with students at the Gondar Elementary School, Ethiopia.
County Executive Isiah Leggett and Catherine Leggett cordially invite you to attend the 11th Annual County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts & Humanities on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center, Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. The event is FREE and open to all but tickets are required. For ticket information go to creativemoco.com/executives-awards.
A blood drive in memory of firefighters Carols Alfaro Sr. and Jr. will be held on Sunday, October 28, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Fire Station 16, 111 University Blvd. E., in Silver Spring. For an appointment, call Steve Mann at 240-438-2461.
The Montgomery County Family Justice Center Foundation’s Third Annual Benefit will be held on Sunday, October 14 from 5-9 p.m. in Bethesda For more information, www.mcfjcfoundation.org
County Executive Isiah Leggett joined Cardinal Donald Wuerhl, Archbishop of Washington at the groundbreaking for Victory Court, , a mixed-income senior rental community that will bring 86 one and two bedroom apartments to downtown Rockville. Victory Court will be constructed on a 3.3 acre parcel of land owned by Montgomery County. Victory Housing will lease the land from the County. Pictured with Leggett (left to right) are: Victory Housing Director Jim Brown, Victory Housing Chairman Paul Johnson, Capital One Senior Vice President Ed Delaney, County Executive Leggett, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, Department of Housing and Community Affairs Director Rick Nelson and Housing Opportunities Commission Executive Director Stacy Spann. Press Release
2012 - 2013 Seasonal Flu Vaccination
Montgomery County health officials will offer FREE seasonal flu vaccinations on the dates and times listed on the flu vaccine calendar.
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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.