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Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on May 12, June 9 and June 16, 2026
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For Immediate Release: May 1, 2026
The County Council will hold public hearings to receive testimony on new items introduced to the Council as follows:
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May 12, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Deadline to sign up to speak is May 11 at 2 p.m.
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- The Council will hear testimony for the following new FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) projects transmitted for Council consideration: Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom Renovation (No. 362705) and Northwest High School (No. 362706)
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Resolution to approve Supplemental Appropriation #26-71 to the FY26 Operating Budget, Montgomery County Government, Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Nonprofit Security Grant Program, $500,000 (Source of Funds: General Fund Undesignated Reserves)
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Resolution to approve Supplemental Appropriation #26-68 to the FY26 Operating Budget, Montgomery County Government, Department of Police, 4th District Police Station Move and Space Modifications, $994,000 (Source of Funds: General Fund Undesignated Reserves)
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Resolution to approve Supplemental Appropriation #26-45 to the FY26 Capital Budget, Montgomery County Government, Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, Montgomery County Correctional Facility Refresh (No. 422302), $481,000 (Source of Funds: GO Bonds)
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Resolution to approve Supplemental Appropriation #26-73 to the FY26 Operating Budget, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Reappropriation of MCPS Fund Balance to Offset Impacts of Winter Weather, $8,500,000 (Source of Funds: MCPS Fund Balance)
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Resolution to approve Supplemental Appropriation #26-72 to the FY26 Operating Budget, Montgomery County Government, Department of Environmental Protection, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, National Capital Strategic Economic Development Program, $500,000 (Source of Funds: State Grant)
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June 9, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Deadline to sign up to speak is June 8 at 2 p.m.
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June 16, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Deadline to sign up to speak is June 15 at 2 p.m.
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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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