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Montgomery County’s BYOB Bill: Plastic Bag Ban Begins in 2026
The Montgomery County Council has passed the Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Bill that bans most single-use plastic bags within the county.
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Stewart, Jawando Take Leadership Roles in Montgomery County Council
Councilmembers Kate Stewart and Will Jawando have been elected President and Vice President of the Montgomery County Council, respectively.
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Montgomery County Council Passes New Tenant Safety Laws for Apartments
The Montgomery County Council approved new tenant safety rules Tuesday, prompted by a deadly February 2023 fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex.
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County Leaders Celebrate Opening of Montgomery College’s East County Education Center in White Oak
County and Montgomery College officials celebrated the opening of the East County Education Center in White Oak last week.
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Montgomery Blair High School Teacher Recognized by County Council
Montgomery Blair High School teacher Kenneth Smith was among three residents recognized by the County Council at its annual Black History Month event.
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County Council Reverses Course on New Minimum Wage Bill for Tipped Employees
Councilmember Will Jawando announced on Saturday that the County Council will withdraw a bill aimed at altering the method of payment for tipped workers under the county’s minimum wage law.
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Takoma Park Sets Annual Rent Increase at 3.7 Percent
Takoma Park has set its annual rent increase at 3.7 percent through June 2024, as a County Council committee advances a rent stabilization bill for consideration.
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Council Appoints New Planning Board Chair, Commissioner
The County Council appointed Artie L. Harris Jr. as Planning Board chair and Josh Linden as commissioner, rounding out the five-person board at its Tuesday meeting.
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County Council Votes Unanimously to Reaffirm Hedrick Appointment to Planning Board
The County Council yesterday voted unanimously to reaffirm James Hedrick’s appointment to the Planning Board, overriding County Executive Marc Elrich’s recent decision to disapprove the appointment.