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Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 10 and March 3, 2026

For Immediate Release: Friday, January 30, 2026

The County Council will hold public hearings to receive testimony on new items introduced to the Council as follows:

Feb. 10, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Deadline to sign up to speak is Feb. 9 at 2 p.m.

• Resolution to approve Supplemental Appropriation #26-20 to the FY26 Capital Budget, Montgomery County Government, Department of Transportation, Wheaton Parking Facility Renovations (No. 509709), $34,650 (Source of Funds: State Aid)
• Resolution to approve Supplemental Appropriation #26-37 to the FY26 Capital Budget and Amendment to the FY25-30 Capital Improvement Program, Montgomery County Government, Department of Transportation, Capital Crescent Trail (No. 501316), $4,845,000 (Source of Funds: GO Bonds)
• Resolution to approve Supplemental Appropriation #26-39 to the FY26 Capital Budget and Amendment to the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program, Montgomery County Government, Department of Health and Human Services Affordable Living Quarters (No. 602201), $7,221,940 (Source of Funds: Federal Aid)
• Resolution to approve Supplemental Appropriation #26-50 to the FY26 Capital Budget and Amendment to the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program, Montgomery County Government, Department of Environmental Protection, Stormwater Management Retrofit: Countywide (P808726), $11,327,000 (Source of Funds: Long-Term Financing)

March 3, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Deadline to sign up to speak is March 2 at 2 p.m.

• Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 26-02, Overlay Zones - Regional Shopping Center, would exempt the gross floor area residential cap on Household Living in certain zones, and generally amend the use and standards for the regional shopping center overlay zone.
• Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 26-03, Biohealth Priority Campus - Eligibility, would amend the definition of a Biohealth Priority Campus, and generally amend the requirements for a Biohealth Priority Campus.
• Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 26-04, Mixed-Income Housing Community -Eligibility, would amend the definition of a Mixed-Income Housing Community, and generally amend the requirements for a Mixed-Income Housing Community.
• Bill 3-26, Administration - Immigration Enforcement Guidance - Required (The County Values Act), would require the County Executive to develop and publish certain guidance related to immigration enforcement action at County facilities, require County departments to adopt certain policies consistent with the Executive’s guidance, limit access to certain areas for immigration enforcement, subject to certain conditions, and generally amend the laws regarding County administration and immigration enforcement in the County.
• Bill 5-26, Police - Mask or Facial Coverings - Prohibited (The Unmask ICE Act), would prohibit federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies from wearing masks or facial coverings while on duty in the County, and generally amend the law regarding policing and public safety in the County.

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A full list of upcoming public hearings is available on the Council Calendar. Review the public hearing frequently asked questions for additional information.

To testify in-person or remotely during a live public hearing at the Council Office Building, residents need to preregister on the Council's web page. Residents may also choose to provide pre-recorded testimony in written, audio or video formats or submit testimony by mail. 

Send testimony by mail to County Council, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850; or residents may sign up to testify remotely by phone (call 240-777-7803 for information). To express an opinion call 240-777-7900.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Montgomery County Council provides reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to testify at public hearings. Email [email protected] or call the public hearing line (240-777-7803) at least five business days prior to the public hearing date to request an ADA accommodation (MD Relay - Dial 711 or 800-201-7165).

The Council meeting schedule may change from time to time. View the current Council and Committee agendas, Council staff reports and additional information on items scheduled for Council review on the Council website.

Public hearings will be televised live by County Cable Montgomery (CCM) on Xfinity channels 6 and 996, RCN channels 6 and 1056; and FiOS channel 30. Also available live via streaming through the Council website, Facebook Live (@MontgomeryCountyMdCouncil or @ConcejodelCondadodeMontgomery), or YouTube (@MoCoCouncilMD).

How to Sign Up for Public Hearings

The Stay Council Connected video series is a step-by-step guide to navigating the Montgomery County Council that offers instructions for residents.

Release ID: 26-036
Media Contact: Sara Tenenbaum