Montgomery County, MD - County Exec Marc Elrich

It was a pleasure to celebrate this year's Summer Rise students and recognize everything accomplished this summer. Thank you to MCPS, our County mentors and staff, and especially the students whose energy, talent and dedication give us confidence in Montgomery County's future.

I joined Council President Natali Fani-González in issuing this statement on yesterday’s federal immigration enforcement operation along Clara Barton Parkway. Our commitment to protecting residents and upholding Montgomery County’s Trust Act remains unchanged.

I was pleased to welcome business, government and cybersecurity leaders to Montgomery County for the @NISTcyber NCCoE Connections event. Montgomery County is proud to be home to world-class innovation, talent and partnerships that are shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Join us today at 12:30 p.m. for County Executive Marc Elrich's weekly media briefing. Topics include a recap of the June primary election, election security ahead of November, Vision Zero speed limit changes and more. ow.ly/O9SB50ZrlxI

It was great to join community leaders, business owners and residents earlier this week to celebrate Long Branch's designation as Montgomery County's second Maryland Main Street. Congratulations to everyone whose hard work made this milestone possible.

Congratulations to the honorees recognized today at the inaugural Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Awards Luncheon. Thank you for your courage, dedication and service to Montgomery County.

Keeping our community safe means investing in tools that help first responders do their jobs effectively. Today @mcpnews is unveiling the next generation of our Drone as First Responder program, improving emergency response while protecting privacy and maintaining transparency.

This afternoon, I stopped by Wheaton Tropical Market to celebrate 11 years serving Montgomery County. For over a decade, they’ve supported our diverse community with global products and a welcoming space. Congrats on 11 years!

Thank you to Mayor Tracey Furman for stopping by to help celebrate 45 years of Chesapeake Framing & Art Studio! It was wonderful to recognize a local business that has been an important part of our community for nearly half a century.

Congratulations to Chesapeake Framing & Art Studio on 45 years in Montgomery County! It was great celebrating this local business and catching up with the owner’s wife, whose daughter was once one of my students. Here’s to many more years of success!

It was great to join @BoraPharma today to celebrate the opening of its new biologics manufacturing facility in Rockville. This investment strengthens Montgomery County’s world class life sciences sector, creates jobs & advances innovation that will improve lives around the world.

Congratulations to Jennifer Hsin on being elected Chair of @think_moco's Board of Directors. I look forward to continuing to work together to strengthen our economy, support innovation and create opportunities for businesses and residents across Montgomery County.

New Maryland State laws took effect today, including utility bill relief, stronger consumer privacy protections, and other changes that will impact residents across our state. Read more about what's now in effect: ow.ly/FzqB50ZjkVU

Today, Montgomery County’s minimum wage increased to reflect inflation and help keep pace with the cost of living. Workers deserve fair pay, and this annual adjustment helps support families while strengthening our local economy. ow.ly/GzaC50ZjnYS

New Maryland State laws took effect today, including utility bill relief, stronger consumer privacy protections, and other changes that will impact residents across our state. Read more about what's now in effect: ow.ly/FzqB50ZjkVU

Yesterday, we joined health and emergency officials to discuss how Montgomery County is preparing for this week’s dangerous heat. With an Extreme Heat Alert in effect today, watch for more tips on how to stay safe and protect yourself, family and pets. youtu.be/4gKY_goqicE?is…

Today's Supreme Court decision affirms that every child born on American soil is an American, just as the Fourteenth Amendment promises. But we should never have had to fight to protect such a basic constitutional right. Read my full statement here: ow.ly/k8W250ZiRNr

Watch this week's Montgomery Update where I discuss the Supreme Court's immigration decisions, new Maryland laws taking effect July 1, honoring Dr. Charlotte Coffield's legacy in Lyttonsville, upcoming Fourth of July celebrations and more. ow.ly/wuIz50ZiK7b

It was great to join the Silver Spring Historical Society & Montgomery Preservation this weekend to unveil the new Silver Spring B&O Station Heritage Marker. As we celebrate Montgomery County's 250th, we also celebrate the people and stories that helped build our community.

The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy. We can’t allow hard-fought voting rights protections to be rolled back. Maryland is choosing to strengthen access to the ballot and protect every voter’s voice. Read more from AG Brown: ow.ly/TshR50ZhWQf