Montgomery County, MD

Council Meeting with The Villages of Montgomery County

The council recommended approval, with an amendment, of Supplemental Appropriation #26-13 allocating $168,412,000 for a Bus Rapid Transit project on MD 355. It also adopted supplemental appropriations of $10.55 million for a MCPS bus depot relocation and $180,000 for hiring displaced federal workers. Several appointments were confirmed, including the Director of the Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings and members of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Commission and Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board. The council enacted three bills, including the Early Care and Education Coordinating Entity and a prohibition on parking in bikeways.

• Recommended approval (with amendment) of $168,412,000 BRT supplemental appropriation #26-13
• Adopted $10,550,000 supplemental appropriation #26-21 for MCPS bus depot relocation
• Adopted $180,000 supplemental appropriation #26-8 for hiring displaced federal workers
• Adopted resolution confirming appointment of Director, Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings (Khandikile Sokoni)
• Adopted resolution confirming appointment to Criminal Justice Coordinating Commission (Trenita McGee-Byrd)
• Adopted resolution confirming appointments to Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board (list of eight members)
• Enacted Expedited Bill 23-25 establishing Early Care and Education Coordinating Entity
• Enacted Bill 28-25 prohibiting parking in bikeways

Council Youth Town Hall

The council recommended approval, with an amendment, of a $168,412,000 supplemental appropriation for the Bus Rapid Transit project on MD 355 Central. It also adopted supplemental appropriations for a $10,550,000 bus depot relocation and $180,000 to hire displaced federal workers. Several county appointments were confirmed, and three bills related to early care, child‑care coordination, and parking in bikeways were enacted.

• Recommended approval with amendment of $168,412,000 Bus Rapid Transit funding (Resolution #26-13)
• Adopted $10,550,000 supplemental appropriation for MCPS Bus Depot relocation (Resolution #26-21)
• Adopted $180,000 supplemental appropriation for hiring displaced federal workers (Resolution #26-8)
• Adopted appointment of Khandikile Sokoni as Director, Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings
• Adopted appointment of Trenita McGee-Byrd to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Commission
• Adopted appointments to the Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board (eight members listed)
• Enacted Expedited Bill 23-25 establishing the Early Care and Education Coordinating Entity
• Enacted Bill 28-25 prohibiting parking in bikeways

Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) Board of Directors Meeting (at The Universities of Shady Grove, 960 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850)

The MCEDC Board approved the consent agenda without objection. Members heard presentations on shaping a site‑selection strategy, focusing on life sciences, AI/cybersecurity, and professional services. The board discussed the talent pipeline and acknowledged finance, governance, and strategic‑planning committee reports.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous, no objection)

Anti-Hate Task Force at Wheaton Community Recreation Center

The Anti-Hate Task Force will hear presentations from its cohorts and hold a vote to forward recommendations to the County Council. The meeting also includes an overview of a briefing scheduled for December 5th.

• Cohort presentations
• Vote to forward recommendations to the County Council
• Overview of Dec. 5th County Council briefing

Anti-Hate Task Force Kickoff

The Anti-Hate Task Force is meeting to establish its structure and responsibilities. The agenda includes a presentation on hate crimes by State’s Attorney John McCarthy and an overview of the task force's duties from Council President Glass.

• Overview of Task Force responsibilities and structure
• Presentation on hate crimes by State’s Attorney John McCarthy

Supporting Mental Health_ A Council Virtual Town Hall

This document is a collection of links to various county departments, agencies, and non-profit organizations. It does not contain an agenda for a specific meeting or any legislative actions.