In a move to protect renters, the Mayor and Council adopted 2.6% as the Voluntary Rent Guideline for 2024. The voluntary rent guideline became effective in March. The guideline encourages landlords to hold rent increases to the lowest level possible. The resolution asks landlords to increase rent by no more
Rockville’s Mayor and Council continue budget deliberations this month with their final scheduled public hearing and work sessions before the scheduled adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. A final public hearing and a work session are scheduled for the Monday, April 8 Mayor and Council meeting. Public participation in
The Mayor and Council will discuss a study of the Rockville Metro station during their Monday, May 6 meeting, which will begin at 7 p.m. Two public meetings will be scheduled following the presentation to receive feedback from the community on concept designs. Rockville is collaborating with the Washington Metropolitan
Rockville’s Mayor and Council begin budget deliberations this month with a public hearing and work session focused on a Fiscal Year 2025 budget that outlines the city’s priorities. The proposed budget will be available for review beginning Friday, March 1 at www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. Acting City Manager Craig L. Simoneau is scheduled
Friday, March 1 Proposed FY 2025 budget and Capital Improvements Program posted to www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. Monday, March 4 Introduction, and acting city manager’s presentation, of the FY25 budget and CIP. Monday, March 18 Public hearing and work session. Monday, April 8 Public hearing and work session. Friday, April 12 Close of
March 8 is Deadline for ‘If I Were Mayor …’ Essay Contest Rockville fourth graders have until Friday, March 8 to enter the Maryland Municipal League’s statewide “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. This year’s theme is “Inspiring Leadership in Your City/Town/Community.” Students are asked to write an essay of
Rockville celebrates Women’s History Month in March. Rockville’s Mayor and Council is the most diverse elected body in the city’s history, with the most women ever to serve at one time. Find Rockville 11’s Women’s History Month playlist at youtube.com/cityofrockville and throughout March on Montgomery County Verizon and Comcast cable
March 8 is the Deadline for the ‘If I Were Mayor …’ Essay Contest Rockville fourth graders have a chance to meet Mayor Monique Ashton and imagine what they would do if they were mayor by taking part in the Maryland Municipal League’s statewide “If I Were Mayor” essay contest.
Community Budget Priorities Survey Available in Multiple Languages Acting City Manager Craig L. Simoneau is scheduled to present Rockville’s proposed Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget and Capital Improvements Program on Monday, March 4, followed by Mayor and Council public hearings and work sessions in March and April. The proposed budget
The Mayor and Council recognized Mark Pierzchala (shown at center with the Mayor and Council and his wife, Lesley Cross, fourth from left) and presented him a key to the city for his service as a Rockville councilmember. The recognition noted that Pierzchala “has served the City of Rockville with
The Rockville City Police Department hosted events throughout 2024 to engage with the community while continuing to provide a high level of service, interim Chief Jason L. West wrote in the department’s 2024 annual report that was released in
Rockville to Waive Fees for Select Home Improvement Permits During April The City of Rockville will mark Earth Month in April by waiving permit fees for certain environmentally friendly home improvements. The city will waive all fees assessed by Rockville’s
The Mayor and Council hold their final scheduled Fiscal Year 2026 budget work session in early April as the community has its final opportunity to provide budget input. Monday, April 7 is the last day to provide input via the
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