Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, on Efforts to Increase Affordable Housing Production and Preservation

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Reporters interested in asking Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich questions will be able to do so during this week’s virtual media briefing, which will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9.

The County Executive will discuss the latest Affordable Housing Pipeline Report, which tracks progress on the production and preservation of affordable housing within the County. Affordable housing is a top community concern, and this report shows how effective the County has been in retaining and expanding housing options. He’ll also recap the opening of the Federal Workforce Career Center, which is happening earlier Thursday in Wheaton. The County Executive’s guest this week will be:

• Scott Bruton, director, Department of Housing and Community Affairs 

The weekly media briefings offer reporters an opportunity to discuss timely and vital issues with the County Executive, key members of the County Government and community leaders invited to the Zoom call. Media members who wish to participate in the virtual media briefing should RSVP to Tracy O’Connor at tracy.o'[email protected] 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.

You can view the media briefing live on the County's Facebook page and YouTube page. Provided there are no conflicts, you can also watch the briefing on County Cable Montgomery.

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Media Contact: Joe Dominguez 2407438865