Montgomery County Council
Approves County’s $5.6 billion Operating Budget and $4.5 billion six-year
Capital Budget; Prioritizes Education and Public Safety
The
Montgomery County Council has approved the County’s $5.6 billion Fiscal
Year(FY) 2019 Operating Budget, the FY19 Capital Budget and the FY19-24 Capital
Improvements Program (CIP). The Council approved a $4.5 billion FY19-24
CIP to fund school construction, infrastructure improvements and community
projects.
County Executive Ike Leggett Vetoes Line-Item in the Capital Improvement Budget
For the first time in his nearly 12 years as County Executive, Ike Leggett has vetoed a line-item appropriation of the Capital Improvement budget approved by County Council.
League of Women Voters
Presents Voters’ Guide 2018 Primary Election
The
League of Women Voters of Montgomery County Voters’ Guide is now available.
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 Senior Safety Forum in
Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
On
Thursday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the County will hold its 8th annual
Senior Safety Forum in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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 Heritage Days Return to
Montgomery County
Heritage
Days, a countywide festival featuring programs and activities for people of all
ages and interests, takes place on Saturday, June 23 and Sunday. June 24 from
noon to 4 p.m.
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 Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation is Now Hiring
The Montgomery County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is now hiring for various correctional/public safety positions.
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 The Atlantic Hurricane and Summer Storm Season has Begun
“When thunder roars, go indoors!” The Atlantic Hurricane and Summer Storm season began June 1 and runs through November.
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 Health Officials Urge
Residents to Take Steps to Protect Against West Nile and Zika Virus; Reduce
Mosquitoes — Get Rid of Breeding Sites
Health
officials urge residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites.
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 Award-winning Author Dinaw Mengestu Joins the Contemporary Conversations@ MCPL Series and Big Read Montgomery
Award-winning author and MacArthur Foundation Fellow Dinaw Mengestu is the featured speaker for Montgomery County Public Libraries’ (MCPL) Contemporary Conversations and Big Read Montgomery event.
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 Montgomery County to Host
22nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration with a Barbecue, Entertainment and Award
Ceremony
The
County’s 22nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration is coming up on Friday, June 15.
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 Office of Consumer
Protection Warns Residents to Avoid Purchasing from Door-to-Door Meat Vendors
The
County’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) warns residents to be wary of
purchasing meat from a salesperson who comes knocking at your door.
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 Montgomery County’s Liquor Control Improves Online Ordering Platform
The Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control improved its online ordering platform.
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 Montgomery County Council
Approves $5.3 Million Budget for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery
County
The Montgomery County Council approved more than $5.3
million for the Arts and Humanities
Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) to use to fund arts and humanities
throughout the county.
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