Race could attract multiple candidates; some council members seeking another term
March 1, 2021 | 10:44 pm
April 7, 2021
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he will run for a second term next year. He is pictured at a press conference on March 25, 2020.
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This story was updated at 9:40 a.m. on March 2, 2021, to include an additional comment from County Council Member Craig Rice. It was also updated at 1:59 p.m. on March 3, 2021, to clarify information regarding a candidate’s qualification, and April 7, 2021, to correct a reference to Brandy Brooks’ finish in the 2018 primary.
County Executive Marc Elrich has decided to run for a second term next year.
Some MCPS Middle School Staff Will be Trained in Restorative Justice
Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously approved Feb. 23 spending $750,000 to train middle school teachers and staff in restorative justice with the goal of reducing disproportionate discipline and arrests.
Councilmembers Will Jawando and Hans Riemer want to oust Student Resource Officers out of Montgomery County Public Schools. While this training won’t accomplish that, it is also aimed at reducing the disparity of arrests and disciplinary actions in school that impact students of color more than other students. According to background information concerning the appropriation, “Black students are over six times more likely to be suspended from MCPS and 278% more likely to be arrested in school than their white peers.”
Council split on state bill letting grocery stores sell alcohol
Opponents say change could hurt small businesses By Briana Adhikusuma and Dan Schere |
February 23, 2021 | 11:03 am
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A state delegate from Montgomery County is pushing to let some grocery and convenience stores sell alcohol, a major deviation from the current law, which restricts them from selling beer or wine.
The Montgomery County Council was split on Monday on whether to support the bill, eventually tabling a vote on its official stance.
Del. Lily Qi’s bill is aimed at encouraging grocery businesses to settle in underserved areas of the state by requiring liquor boards to grant them licenses to sell alcohol.
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Montgomery County will resume indoor dining at 25% capacity beginning Sunday, Feb. 14 at 7 a.m. The county council voted 7-2 on Tuesday to approve County Executive Marc Elrich’s executive order to make the change. Customers are limited to a 90-minute indoor dining period and on-site alcohol consumption must stop at 10 p.m. According to […]