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County council unanimously approves four supplemental appropriations for federal grants supporting policing, housing and digital equity

2676755 · March 19, 2025
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Summary

The Montgomery County Council approved four supplemental appropriations for FY2025 to accept federal grants for police hate-crimes work, homeless services, public housing, and a digital equity program.

The Montgomery County Council took immediate votes to approve four supplemental appropriations following public hearings.

• Supplemental Appropriation 25-44: The council approved a FY2025 operating supplemental appropriation to the Department of Police for a federal Bureau of Justice Assistance award (Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Program) in the amount of $2,000,000. Councilmember Lukey moved the appropriation and Councilmember Balcom seconded; the chair reported that all members present on the dais voted in…

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