In Rare Move, Elrich Vetoes One Council Appointment to Planning Board
County Executive Marc Elrich invoked a rarely used executive power on Friday and vetoed James Hedrick’s appointment to the county’s Planning Board by the County Council.
County Executive Marc Elrich invoked a rarely used executive power on Friday and vetoed James Hedrick’s appointment to the county’s Planning Board by the County Council.
A new bill introduced in the Maryland House of Delegates would require fire extinguishers in high-rise buildings without sprinkler systems installed.
The county’s Commission for Women will offer self-defense classes in March and April, officials announced.
The County Council has opened the application process for two full, four-year terms on the Planning Board including for the board chair positions, officials announced.
Takoma Park’s former Washington Adventist Hospital site, which served as a COVID-19 alternate care facility, will be decommissioned by April 28, city officials announced.
David Eubanks has been appointed as Acting Deputy City Manager for Takoma Park, city officials announced.
The Piney Branch Public Pool has reopened after its most recent closure due to equipment issues, according to officials.
The minimum wage in Montgomery County will go up to nearly $17 per hour for large employers on July 1, county officials announced.
The County Council appointed James Hedrick, Mitra Pedoeem and Shawn Bartley to the Planning Board at its meeting Tuesday.