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Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, June 16 and July 21, 2026
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For Immediate Release: May 15, 2026
The County Council will hold public hearings to receive testimony on new items introduced to the Council as follows:
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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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Resolution to approve Supplemental Appropriation #26-77 to the FY26 Capital Budget, Montgomery County Public Schools, Planned Life Cycle Asset Replacement: MCPS (No. 896586), $602,651 (Source of Funds: Aging Schools Program).
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Resolution to approve an Amendment to the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and Supplemental Appropriation #26-79 to the FY26 Capital Budget, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Sustainability Initiatives (No. 652306), $3,222,655 (Source of Funds: State Aid)
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Resolution to approve Supplemental Appropriation #26-83 to the FY26 Capital Budget, Montgomery County Public Schools, Technology Modernization (No. 036510), $1,518,337 (Source of Funds: Federal Aid)
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Expedited Bill 23-26, Weapons - Restrictions on Ghost Guns Near Minors and Carrying of Firearms in or Near Places of Public Assembly, would define terms related to weapons and firearms; regulate the sale or transfer of ghost guns with respect to minors; amend exceptions to a prohibition against carrying firearms in places of public assembly; amend the regulation of the operation of gun shops; and generally amend the law regarding firearms and other weapons.
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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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Bill 15-26, Taxation - Property Tax Credits - Habitat for Humanity Rehabilitation, would create a tax credit for properties owned by Habitat for Humanity with the purpose of rehabilitating and transferring to a new owner in the near future; and generally amend the law regarding property tax credits.
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Expedited Bill 16-26, Consumer Protection - Amendments (Financial Exploitation Protection Act), would permit the Office of Consumer Protection to operate a voluntary mediation program; define the term vulnerable adult under the consumer protection law; prohibit, as a deceptive trade practice, the use of deception, intimidation, or undue influence to obtain money, property, or services from a vulnerable adult; prohibit, as a deceptive trade practice, the use of deception, intimidation, or undue influence to obtain money, property, or services from an individual who is at least 68 years old; and generally amend the law regarding consumer protection.
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Bill 17-26, Motor Vehicles and Traffic - Speed Monitoring Systems Authorized - Amendments, would authorize the use of speed monitoring systems within certain school zones; authorize the use of speed monitoring systems on certain highways in the County; and generally amend the law regarding motor vehicles and traffic control.
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Expedited Bill 24-26, Buildings - Building Permits - Data Center Moratorium, would define data centers; establish a temporary moratorium on the issuance of building permits for a data center; and generally amend the law regarding data centers.
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July 14, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Deadline to sign up to speak is July 13 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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