Montgomery County, MD - County Exec Marc Elrich

Big day in Burtonsville! We’re proud to welcome Domain Fitness + Performance as the final anchor in the newly revitalized Burtonsville Crossing Shopping Center. This state-of-the-art facility brings new energy, new opportunity, and healthier living to East County!

Celebrated the graduation of @mcfrs Recruit Class 56, 28 new firefighter/EMTs ready to serve Montgomery County. This class trained hard, represents a wide range of backgrounds and brings real heart to the job. Welcome to the team. Thank you for stepping up.

Highlights from our Bright Spots Showcase and Accelerator Commencement! Our employees are finding creative ways to improve services, save resources, and better serve residents. Their commitment to innovation is helping us build a stronger, more responsive Montgomery County.

Honored to recognize our 2025 Project SEARCH graduates. Programs like this are essential for helping individuals with disabilities gain meaningful employment and independence. Congrats to these dedicated interns—you’re helping build a stronger, more inclusive Montgomery County.

Happening today at 11 a.m.: @MontCoExec Marc Elrich will speak on how the Climate Action Plan addresses recent flood risks and share his thoughts on new zoning changes. Watch live on Facebook or YouTube. ow.ly/URRJ50Wu1LV

Mary Anderson has been confirmed as Director of Montgomery County’s Public Information Office. The first woman to hold the role! With 30+ years of service, she brings deep experience and commitment to public trust. Congrats, Mary! ow.ly/lC3s50WtLv8

Did you know the Montgomery County Police Department runs a Summer Traffic Task Force to keep our roads safe? In just one week, officers made 17 DUI arrests, conducted 107 traffic stops & issued over 300 citations & warnings. Thank you @MCPNews. ow.ly/pAGT50WtwC5

Last Friday, FOX 5’s Zip Trip stopped by Silver Spring to highlight what makes our community shine. From local flavor to live music, there’s always something happening in downtown Silver Spring! Watch the segment here: fox5dc.com/video/1676755

A busy and meaningful week in Montgomery County: from ribbon cuttings and innovation showcases to national recognition for our employees and preparations for federal funding changes. Catch my full weekly update here montgomerycomd.blogspot.com/2025/07/messag…

Earlier this week, I joined @aerovironment and @GovWesMoore to cut the ribbon on their new Germantown facility. With 200 jobs already on-site, this R&D and manufacturing center strengthens Montgomery County’s growing role in space and satellite innovation.

This week, we celebrated 30 years of @MoCoDHHS, an agency that never closed during COVID, saved lives through science & continues to serve every resident with equity and compassion. Thank you to every DHHS staff member and partner who makes Montgomery County stronger every day.

Happening today: @MontCoExec Elrich will be joined by @RepRaskin for our weekly media briefing at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the impacts of the new federal spending bill on Montgomery County residents. Watch live on our Facebook page or County Cable Montgomery. ow.ly/qx6B50WqmyM

Need help with a past-due water bill? @WSSCWaterNews has extended and enhanced its Get Current 2.0 assistance program through October 31! --Pay half, get half forgiven -- Waived late fees & turn-on charges -- Flexible payment plans Learn more: wsscwater.com/getcurrent

Check out my weekly newsletter! Topics include extreme weather preparedness, new tenant protections, impacts of federal job cuts, SNAP changes and local music highlights. 📬 Read it here: ow.ly/LyQ050Wp7qr

Congratulations to Germantown’s Vishagan Aranganathan, Maryland’s merit winner in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge! His innovative idea uses AI and commercial flights to detect wildfires early & protect communities. Proud to see our students leading! ow.ly/QNsy50WnCnh

I recently joined @wbalradio's C4 to talk about federal budget cuts, early childhood education, energy costs, rental assistance, public safety and more issues impacting Montgomery County. Catch the full conversation on YouTube: youtu.be/4atS6n5wMY0?si…

Today at 12:30 p.m., County Executive Marc Elrich will hold his weekly media briefing to discuss flood protection efforts and new tenant protections holding bad landlords accountable. Watch live on Facebook, YouTube, or County Cable Montgomery. ow.ly/6o4550WmYyr

My latest newsletter is out. Take a look for updates on housing, new laws, animal services, summer safety tips, and more happening in Montgomery County. Read it here: ow.ly/Ng6O50WlFo3

Have you downloaded the @MCPL_Libraries app yet? It makes accessing your library easy. From searching books and audiobooks to checking events & managing your account, all on your phone. Proud to support making our libraries more accessible for all. 🔗 ow.ly/LsIB50Wkn5y

Montgomery County is hosting two virtual community meetings to hear your ideas on tackling our biggest health challenges. Tues, July 9 & Wed, July 10: 6–8 p.m. on Zoom (Spanish interpretation available) Help shape the strategy for healthier communities. ow.ly/aV9250WjKWT