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March 27, 2025
The National Institutes of Health is the world's largest public funder of biomedical research and has helped save countless lives here in the United States and around the world. I was proud to join hundreds of our neighbors and NIH employees at a rally in support of the Bethesda-based agency
As the Trump administration continues its attempts to gut vital agencies and slash the federal workforce, I will continue supporting the 70,000 federal workers and thousands of contractors who call Montgomery County home.
Here are resources available to help impacted federal workers and all county residents.
 Councilmember Glass and Senator Van Hollen address the crowd at the NIH rally.
The Make Office Vacancy Extinct (MOVE) Act is bringing jobs to Montgomery County!
The Economic Development Committee was recently briefed on the program’s success. Here are a few highlights:
- 43 businesses moved to or expanded within Montgomery County over the last eight months.
- An additional 12 businesses have pending applications, bringing the total to 55 employers creating jobs and growing our local economy.
- Of the businesses that have already received MOVE grants, 52% are start-ups, 37% are moving to Montgomery County and 11% are expanding their operations within the county.
- These companies span over a dozen industries, including healthcare, education and real estate.
I’m proud to have spearheaded this initiative and am extremely pleased by its progress. Here’s to more businesses choosing to stay in and relocate to Montgomery County!
 Councilmember Glass speaks at a press conference introducing the MOVE Act.
When the Kennedy Center cancelled a youth musical performance because of Donald Trump’s opposition to diversity programs, Montgomery County’s Strathmore stepped up in a big way.
The 22 talented teenage musicians — who were Black, Hispanic, Indian and Asian — were no longer able to perform with the United States Marine Band, which had selected them through a spirited competition.
The original Marine Band concert would have been seen by hundreds at the Kennedy Center. Instead, millions were able to watch the performance at the Strathmore with the assistance of 60 Minutes.
I am so appreciative of the Strathmore’s staff and board for opening their doors and the CBS journalists for telling this story.
 Image credit: 60 Minutes
I am encouraged to share that there have been zero pedestrian and bicycle deaths so far this year, proving that our investments in street safety are working. These investments would not be possible without the strong support of community members, so I want to extend my appreciation to local advocates, especially the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) for inviting me to speak at their Advocacy Training Day.
From learning the ins-and-outs of local transportation policy to gaining tools for advocating effectively, I appreciate the residents who are working with me to make our streets safer for bicyclists, pedestrians, drivers – everyone.
 Councilmember Glass with Washington Area Bicyclist Association leaders.
Did you know that women working full-time in Maryland earn an average of 86 cents for every dollar their male counterparts make? That disparity is even starker for women of color: Black women are paid 67 cents, Native American women are paid 56 cents and Latinas are paid 50 cents.
That’s the reason I introduced the Pay Equity Act in 2019, which was my first piece of legislation after joining the council. In the five years since passing that legislation, I am proud to share that we have closed the wage gap for new county employees!
This week I commemorated Equal Pay Day at the council, to signify the progress we’ve made and the work that continues to achieve full equality. As we close out Women’s History Month, let’s renew our commitment to a truly inclusive and equitable workplace for everyone.
 Councilmember Glass and county residents celebrate Equal Pay Day.
A Brookeville resident reached out after a cyclist was injured on Old Baltimore Road. He flagged that the concrete barriers erected to protect pedestrians were cutting off the existing bike lane, forcing cyclists to merge in and out of car traffic.
My team raised the issue to MCDOT, and they promptly updated the location of the barriers to resolve the issue. The resident was so pleased that he took a picture of the new design!
If you need help navigating local government, please fill out this service request form and my team and I will work to assist you.
The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards is hosting a free virtual financial planning event for former or current federal workers tonight, March 27, from 7-9 pm. The webinar is designed to provide federal workers with tools to make the best financial decisions when separating from service and to manage financial uncertainty while remaining in their current roles. The organization will also be providing a list of CFP® professionals who are willing to provide financial planning to federal workers pro bono or at a reduced rate. You can learn more and register for the webinar online.
Please do not reply to this email. To contact my office, email me at Councilmember.Glass@montgomerycountymd.gov.
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