Introduction Montgomery County, Maryland is known for its diverse population and economic prosperity. Understanding its government structure is crucial for residents who wish to stay informed and participate in their local community. This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Montgomery County government structure, shedding light onContinue Reading

Background A few days ago, Fox5DC reported that “New evidence is showing that more people are moving out of Montgomery County and into Frederick County.” Montgomery County Exec Marc Elrich seemed to rebut this in a Twitter post where he quotes this website post which is a top Google hitContinue Reading

Can you spare a nickel?  How about a dime?  How about three?  In Austin, Texas recently for a trip, I was in need of a plastic bag to lug some small items back to the Air BnB from the local H-E-B grocery.   30-cents, I was told by the clerk. Yep,Continue Reading

Like clockwork, an August press release by Montgomery County, MD government crowed “Montgomery County has maintained its “Triple-A” bond rating for 2022 from the three major Wall Street bond rating agencies.” But there is a glaring difference from the last time Montgomery County politicians put out such a positive spin on localContinue Reading