Now that summer is over, it’s time to start thinking about the County’s budget process and Nonprofit Montgomery’s FY25 advocacy. The County Council returns from recess this week and all local agencies are moving into active mode!

County Executive Community Conversations

The County Executive’s Community Conversations are a great way to draw attention to your organization’s or clients’ concerns. What the County Executive hears in these conversations will help him prioritize issues for the FY25 County Operating Budget, which will be released in March 2025.
Learn more.

County Council Community Events

Councilmember Natali Fani-Gonzalez is hosting a Public Safety Town Hall with D-18 and D-19 state legislators.

Wednesday, September 25, 6 pm-8 pm, Wheaton Library/Recreation Center
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County Council

Tuesday, September 10, 9 am
Growth Infrastructure Policy Public Hearing, 1:30 PM.
Sign up for testimony.

Full Council Session

Tuesday, September 17, 9 am
Full Council Session
Vehicle Noise Abatement Public Hearing,
1:30 PM. Sign up for testimony.

MCPS Board of Education Meeting:

Thursday, September 12, 2024,
15 W. Gude Dr., Rockville, MD
Sign-ups for testimony open one week before at 6 pm

Montgomery County Public Schools Listening Sessions with Dr. Thomas Taylor

(stay tuned for a date for a Nonprofit Montgomery session!)

  • Monday, Sept. 16, 7–8 p.m. Poolesville High School,
  • Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7–8 p.m., Rockville High School
  • Monday, Sept. 23, 7–8 p.m., Montgomery Blair High School

County Council with Planning Board – Attainable Housing

The Montgomery County Council, in collaboration with the Planning Department, will be hosting five in-person listening sessions about these recommendations. Sign up to attend.

  • Wednesday, September 11, 7-9 PM: Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center( 1315 Apple Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910)
  • Thursday, September 12, 7-9 PM: Wheaton Community Recreation Center( 11701 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902)
  • Tuesday, September 17, 7-9 PM: White Oak Community Recreation Center (1700 April Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20904)
  • Monday, September 23, 7-9 PM: Germantown Community Recreation Center (18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown, MD 20874)
  • Wednesday, September 25, 7-9PM: Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center (4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814)
  • Wednesday, October 2, 12 noon – 1:30 pm: Zoom

Montgomery County Planning Board:

Planning Board Speaker Series, “Housing Conversation: From Research to Reality”

Thursday, September 19,
5:30 – 7:30 pm,
M-NCPPC Headquarters, Wheaton, MD