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Mayor and Council to Vote on MPDU Program Changes
The Mayor and Council are scheduled to vote Monday, April 1 on proposed changes to the Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit program. As proposed, applications would be submitted directly to the MPDU property. This would only affect the rental component of the MPDU program. The change creates a one-stop shop application process at the property, where…
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Survey Seeks Public Input on City’s Boards and Commissions
An online survey seeks to gather input from community members about their opinions of and interactions with the city’s boards and commissions, including what new boards or commissions they might like to see established. The Boards and Commissions Task Force is undertaking a review of the city’s charter and code, and will provide a report…
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Budget Watch: Fiscal Year 2020
Rockville’s Mayor and Council continue budget deliberations in March with a public hearing and work session focused on crafting a Fiscal Year 2020 budget that outlines the city’s priorities. City Manager Rob DiSpirito presented the Mayor and Council with a FY 2020 budget proposal on Feb. 25. Find video of the presentation with the Feb.…
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Rockville Ranks High in Diversity Study
Rockville and three neighbors once again occupy the top four spots on WalletHub’s list of the most ethnically diverse small cities – and four of the top 10 spots among all cities, of any size, in the entire United States. Rockville ranks ninth overall and fourth among small cities. Gaithersburg (second overall nationally), Germantown (third…
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Get Ready to Vote by Mail
Rockville’s 2019 election will be conducted by mail. The City of Rockville will conduct a vote by mail election for mayor and four councilmembers on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Be sure your ballot gets to you: Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/election. Check your address. Update your information. Register to vote. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters only. Ballots…
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New Hotline, Website Offer a Way to Report Potential Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Rockville now offers a telephone hotline and website for community members to use to report potential fraud, waste and abuse related to city government services and employees. The hotline and website allow community members to make anonymous reports. The service, provided through WhistleBlower Security, a contractor independent of the city, promotes transparency and provides an…
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Rockville’s Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic to Tip Off with Former NBA Player and Free Events
Herren to Tell His Story March 7; College to Host Panel and Training March 30 Rockville’s campaign to combat the opioid epidemic will welcome Chris Herren, a former NBA player and recovery advocate, at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive. After his basketball career, Herren founded Herren…