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Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 2026
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For Immediate Release: Jan. 16, 2026
The County Council will hold public hearings to receive testimony on new items introduced to the Council as follows:
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Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
Deadline to sign up to speak is Jan. 26 at 2 p.m.
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- Resolution to approve the Spending Affordability Guidelines (SAG) for the FY27 Operating Budget
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Resolution to approve a Special Appropriation to the FY26 Operating Budget Montgomery County Government, Department of Health and Human Services: Respite Care Program, $250,000; Senior Nutrition Program, $450,000; and Homecare Services - Social Services to Adults, $300,000 (Source: General Fund Undesignated Reserves)
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Resolution to approve Supplemental Appropriation #26-48 to the FY26 Operating Budget, Montgomery County Government, Department of Health and Human Services, Homeless Solutions Grant, $1,346,171 (Source of Funds: State Grant)
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Resolution to approve a Special Appropriation to the FY26 Operating Budget, Montgomery County Government, Office of Food Systems Resilience, Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program, $100,000 (Source of Funds: General Fund Undesignated Reserves)
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Resolution to approve Supplemental Appropriation #26-2 to the FY26 Capital Budget, Montgomery County Government, Department of General Services, Energy Conservation: MCG (No. P507834), $1,163,055 (Source of Funds: Utility Incentives)
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Bill 28-24, Employees’ Retirement System and Other Post Employment Benefits - Administration - Powers and Duties, would alter powers and duties regarding administration of the Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans and the Consolidated Retiree Health Benefits Trust, and generally amend the law regarding the Employees’ Retirement System and Other Post Employment Benefits.
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Feb. 9, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 10, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Deadline to sign up to speak is Feb. 6 at 12 p.m.
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The Council will receive testimony on the FY27 Capital Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for County Government, Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery College, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, WSSCWater, Washington Suburban Transit Commission, Revenue Authority, Housing Opportunities Commission, and municipality and State projects. Projects in the six-year program include facilities for parks, recreation, roads, schools, community college, libraries, fire stations, mass transit, housing, police, correction and rehabilitation, general government, and other public purposes. Additions, deletions, or modifications to the CIP and Capital Budget may be made subsequent to the public hearings.
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A full list of upcoming public hearings is available on the Council Calendar. Review the public hearing frequently asked questions for additional information.
To testify in-person or remotely during a live public hearing at the Council Office Building, residents need to preregister on the Council's web page. Residents may also choose to provide pre-recorded testimony in written, audio or video formats or submit testimony by mail.
Send testimony by mail to County Council, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850; or residents may sign up to testify remotely by phone (call 240-777-7803 for information). To express an opinion call 240-777-7900.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Montgomery County Council provides reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to testify at public hearings. Email CouncilHearing.Accommodation@montgomerycountymd.gov or call the public hearing line (240-777-7803) at least five business days prior to the public hearing date to request an ADA accommodation (MD Relay - Dial 711 or 800-201-7165).
The Council meeting schedule may change from time to time. View the current Council and Committee agendas, Council staff reports and additional information on items scheduled for Council review on the Council website.
Public hearings will be televised live by County Cable Montgomery (CCM) on Xfinity channels 6 and 996, RCN channels 6 and 1056; and FiOS channel 30. Also available live via streaming through the Council website, Facebook Live (@MontgomeryCountyMdCouncil or @ConcejodelCondadodeMontgomery), or YouTube (@MoCoCouncilMD).
How to Sign Up for Public Hearings
The Stay Council Connected video series is a step-by-step guide to navigating the Montgomery County Council that offers instructions for residents.
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Contact:
Sara Tenenbaum
Sara.Tenenbaum@montgomerycountymd.gov
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