Apr 28, 2026 - Council Session (PM)

The Montgomery County Council session on April 28, 2026, included proclamations recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Montgomery County chapter of the National Pan Hellenic Council. The session featured discussions on community support for child welfare and social justice initiatives. Procurement-related matters included a public hearing on the FY26 capital budget allocation of $275,000 for the Department of Transportation's North Bethesda Metro Station northern entrance project, funded by state aid and recordation tax premium, with council action tentatively scheduled for May 5, 2026. Legislative activities involved the introduction and committee recommendations for bills related to public safety, including Bill 5-26 prohibiting law enforcement mask use on duty and Bill 14-26 concerning motor vehicle towing and vehicle recovery procedures, both moving forward with committee support. The council also introduced zoning text amendments and discussed immigration-related background checks for police applicants. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed in the transcript.