The first frost of the season is expected tonight. The NWS has issued a Frost Advisory for Central and Southeast Montgomery County from 1–8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7. Please cover sensitive plants and bring in outdoor items if you can. More info: https://ow.ly/gnmo50Xo0RN

This morning I joined the County Council to proclaim November as Remembrance and Reconciliation Month, honoring George Peck, John Diggs-Dorsey, and Sidney Randolph- three Black men lynched in Montgomery County. We remember their humanity and commit to truth and healing.

The latest Montgomery Update is out. This week, I discuss how we’re responding to the federal shutdown, maintaining our AAA bond rating for the 53rd year, preparing for leaf season, and honoring Maryland Emancipation Day. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMONTGOMERY/bulletins/3f9094c

Tune in today at 2 p.m.! 🎙️ @mcgexec.bsky.social Marc Elrich joins Lorna Virgili on Montgomery al Día, the County’s award-winning Spanish-language radio show. 📻 Live on Radio America 900AM 📱 Watch live on Facebook: facebook.com/MontgomeryCountyEnEspanol

This afternoon’s heartbreaking crash near Russett Road and Bauer Drive, where an 11-year-old child lost their life after being struck by an MCPS bus, is every parent’s worst nightmare. See below for my full statement:

Join me for our next Community Conversation on Montgomery County’s FY27 Operating Budget. On Monday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in Wheaton! Your feedback helps shape how we fund schools, safety and essential services. 💻 Attend in-person or online ➡️ https://ow.ly/TF8S50X7Z5t

Thank you to the MoCoDHHS’s Mobile Crisis Team for giving me a tour and showing me how you respond to mental health emergencies in our community. We were on standby in case a ride-along call came in, and it was incredible to witness your compassion and dedication in action. Ty!

Montgomery County mourns the loss of Molly Q. Ruhl, Clerk of the Circuit Court from 1994–2006. Her decades of public service and community dedication leave a lasting legacy. Our condolences go out to her family, friends, & all who knew her. https://ow.ly/u5cL50X5Jy0

📸 Rep. April McClain Delaney, the Democratic Women’s Caucus & House Democrats joined us in Germantown today to see how we connect residents to vital services and to stress what’s at stake for families, seniors & small businesses in a federal shutdown. https://ow.ly/ThKN50X5iat

Please help us welcome Nestor Alvarenga Palacios as Montgomery County’s new Mid-County Regional Services Director! A Wheaton native with deep roots in community advocacy, Nestor brings years of experience building inclusive, connected communities. 🔗 https://ow.ly/pZ3y50X4A4h

Proud to stand with the Maryland Healthcare for All! coalition in supporting the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s move toward upper payment limits for Jardiance & Farxiga. Lower drug costs = more resources for services and relief for taxpayers. 🔗 https://ow.ly/7p7w50X4mhN

Last week I testified at @MoCoCouncilMD's public hearing against the proposed University Blvd Corridor Plan. We can meet housing needs using the capacity we already have, focus growth in activity centers, protect affordability, align infrastructure. 📹 ow.ly/mk0L50WW8t5

At 76, Ed Levien has answered 3K+ emergency calls as a volunteer EMT w/Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service, proving it's never too late to make a difference. His dedication, compassion & mentorship have saved lives & inspired many. TY, Ed, for your service to our County. 🔗 ow.ly/KJAa50WyIaz

Earlier this week, I joined AeroVironment and @govwesmoore.bsky.social 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.

Have you downloaded the @mcpllibraries.bsky.social 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

📌NEW📌 Beginning Tuesday, July 1, 2025, @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social will pilot an innovative program, "Curbside Seating Cafes," in the #WheatonMD Urban District. ⭐Details ▶️ tinyurl.com/2hmym3cf @natalifg.bsky.social @think-moco.bsky.social @mcgexec.bsky.social @mygreenmc.bsky.social

Yesterday we celebrated Allium Place in Silver Spring: a model of deeply affordable, family-friendly housing with paths to ownership. This is what treating housing as a human right looks like. Thank you to our partners making projects like this possible. ow.ly/9vAh50WhteK

Last week, we honored 56 lives lost while experiencing homelessness. Montgomery County remains committed to standing with those in need and working toward a future where everyone has a safe, stable place to call home. www.mymcmedia.org/county-honor...

Yesterday we cut the ribbon at the new 6th District Police Station in Gaithersburg. Congratulations to the Montgomery County Police Department and the officers who will serve the community from this NetZero facility, supporting public safety & stronger community partnerships. ow.ly/aGXB50W3pBi

Great visit to Yeneta Language & Cultural Academy for #SmallBusinessWeek in East County! Thanks to a MoCo MOVE Grant, they’re helping even more kids thrive through language, culture and music. I even got a quick music lesson during the tour!

Available thru May 11: Watch The Making of a Pearl—a powerful History Conversation with Dr. Kisha Davis, reflecting on the remarkable life of her grandmother, Ida Pearl Green (1918–2025). A great tribute to resilience, family & Montgomery County history. ow.ly/n8TU50VN0p3

📬 Stay connected! The latest Montgomery County Update newsletter from @mcgexec.bsky.social Marc Elrich is out now. Catch up on local progress, challenges, and community highlights — from the Scotland AME Zion Church reopening to public safety heroes and more. ow.ly/aBMw50VMUTy

Had a good time celebrating Holi at ISKCON of DC in Potomac this weekend. It was a joy to join the community in welcoming spring with color, laughter and connection. Thank you for sharing this beautiful tradition with all of us!

I was pleased to attend our Energy Summit—an important resource for building owners, managers, and industry pros to learn ways to cut emissions, save energy, and lower costs. It’s a great example of how we can come together to build a more sustainable future for Montgomery County.

It’s Sine Die in Annapolis. This session brought tough challenges, but we’re grateful to our County delegation for standing up for key priorities—education, housing, healthcare, and public safety. Despite ongoing federal impacts, we’ll keep pushing for real solutions.

As a lifelong Marylander, I’m proud to celebrate Maryland Day—a time to reflect on our history, diversity & the communities that make this state so special. I’m committed to continuing strong, thoughtful leadership for Montgomery County & doing my part to build a better Maryland.

Through Mobilize Montgomery, we are collaborating with private and public partners to provide resources and information to our residents. We are working together to help businesses stay open, keep people employed and strengthen our local economy. mobilize-montgomery.com

If you or someone you know has been affected by recent federal workforce reductions, Montgomery County offers resources to help. From job assistance to mental health support, we’re in this together. www.montgomerycountymd.gov/OPI/fed-work...

Kudos to Strathmore for hosting a special concert where students, barred from playing with Marines, performed alongside retired military members. Students and volunteers came from across the country to make music and celebrate inclusion in Montgomery County. www.cbsnews.com/news/concert...

We heard from a lot of residents that they wanted us to join Bluesky. I'm pleased to offer this new social media account and encourage you to share/engage with us on this platform. montgomerycountymd.gov/exec/Contact...