Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25 Will Focus on Protecting Local Community Groups & Upcoming Economic Development Mission

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 25, 2023

This week the County Executive will discuss efforts, in conjunction with the Montgomery County Council, to expedite $311,700 that will provide immediate assistance to local organizations serving the Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian communities impacted by conflict in the Middle East. The County Executive will also discuss his forthcoming economic development mission which will take him to India and Vietnam. He’ll also focus on the importance of Energy Action Month and welcome Montgomery County Climate Change Officer Sarah Kogel-Smucker.

The weekly media briefing offers reporters an opportunity to discuss timely and important issues with the County Executive, key members of the County Government and community leaders invited to the Zoom call. Members of the media who wish to participate in the virtual media briefing should RSVP to Tracy O’Connor at tracy.o'[email protected] by 12:30 p.m. on the day of the briefing. Login information will be provided after receipt of the RSVP. Login information for the media briefing remains the same from week to week. There is no need to RSVP each week unless you are new to the call.

If you are not a member of the media and/or cannot gain access to participate, the briefing can be viewed live on the County's Facebook page. It is also available on County Cable Montgomery at Comcast/RCN Channel 6 and HD Channel 996 or Verizon Channel 30.

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Media Contact: Joe Dominguez or jose.dominguez@montgomerycountymd 240-743-8865