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Council introduces two expedited capital bills for Wheaton Arts center and North Bethesda fire station; hearings set for June 16
Summary
The Montgomery County Council introduced expedited Bill 25-26 (Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center) and Bill 26-26 (North Bethesda Fire Station), both sponsored by the Council President at the request of the County Executive; public hearings are scheduled for June 16, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Council President Natalie von Gonzalez Hollins introduced two expedited capital project bills during the session: expedited Bill 25-26, authorizing a special capital project for the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, and expedited Bill 26-26 for the North Bethesda Fire Station. Both bills were presented as requests from the County Executive and, per Charter section 302 as referenced in the remarks, projects that exceed a specified threshold must be authorized individually by legislation.
The Council President said public hearings and action for both bills are scheduled for June 16, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. No further debate or votes on these bills occurred during the session; they were formally introduced and placed on the Council calendar for the stated hearing date.
Next steps: the hearings on June 16 will allow public comment and permit Council action on each expedited bill.
