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Council President Glass to Introduce Safe Streets Act of 2023
County Council President Evan Glass (D–At Large) today will formally introduce a bill intended to create safer streets for pedestrians and bicyclists.
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County Attorney Files Suit Against Consulting Giant for Role in Marketing Opioids
The county’s Office of the County Attorney filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court Northern District of California against international consulting giant McKinsey and Company, Inc. for the company’s role in marketing opioids to the public and medical providers, officials announced last week.
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Agreement: New Police Recruits Could Receive $20,000 Bonus
New recruits to the county’s police department can receive a $20,000 bonus under the terms of an agreement between the county and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #35, officials announced.
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Local Jurisdictions, Agencies Announce Holiday Closings, Changes
Local jurisdictions and agencies have announced closings and other changes for Presidents Day Monday, Feb. 20.
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Adoption Center to Waive Fees for Large Dogs in “More to Love” Event
The county’s Animal Services and Adoption Center announced it would waive adoption fees for all dogs more than 40 pounds in a “More to Love” event beginning Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 and running through Friday, Feb. 24.
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County Food Council Seeks New Executive Director
The Montgomery County Food Council, a nonprofit that “serves as the primary connection point for businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and residents around food system issues in our county,” (per its website), is looking for a new executive director, according to an announcement from its board of directors.
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County Attorney Seeking to Fill Position to Advise Police Accountability Board and Administrative Charging Committee
The county’s Office of the County Attorney is looking for attorneys or retired judges who would be interested in serving as special counsel to the new Police Accountability Board and Administrative Charging Committee.
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Grants Office Seeking Nonprofits for Survey on Programs and Management
The county’s Office of Grants Management is looking for nonprofit organizations to respond to a survey asking about the grants program and management practices, officials announced.
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Asian American Health Initiative Seeking Applicants for Micro-Grants
The county’s Asian American Health Initiative announced the availability of community micro-grants through the recently formed Asian American Center of Excellence.