What is Lobbying?

December 19, 2023

Lobbying means any communication, written or oral, undertaken for compensation that is directed to a Commissioner or Planning Board member, or employee of the Commission for the purpose of directly or indirectly influencing any Commission Action, including any Grassroots Lobbying Activity.

News Archive

Montgomery Planning releases new design guidelines for parking lots and parking garages in Montgomery County

November 06, 2026

WHEATON, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), presented the Montgomery County Parking Facility Design Guide to the Montgomery County Planning Board, also part of the Commission, during the Board’s…

Skip the checkout line: Montgomery Parks’ Holiday Share Fair offers free “shopping” and a greener way to give

November 03, 2026

Wheaton, Md. – Calling all generous neighbors and gift seekers: Montgomery Parks invites residents to give once-loved items a second life at its Holiday Share Fair on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Residents with gently used items to pass along can…

A November to Remember at Montgomery Parks

November 02, 2026

WHEATON, Md. – November is the month in which we take time to give gratitude and Montgomery Parks gives us many reasons to be thankful. Our bountiful lineup of events includes a fall garden tour, a traditional spooky autumn campfire, wreath…