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Do I need to Register as a Lobbyist?

December 19, 2023

Do I need to register as a lobbyist? Are you paying a third-arty or being paid to influence Commission Action? If no, you do not need to register. If yes, do you qualify for an exemption? If you do qualify as an exemption, you do not need to register If you do not qualify for an exemption, did you pay or receive more than $2,500 for lobbying during a reporting period? If yes, you must register as a lobbyist. If no, did you pay or receive more than $1,000 for Grass Roots Activities. If yes, you need to register as a lobbyist. If no, did you buy gifts worth $100 or pay or incur business expenses or at least $500 to influence Commission Action? If yes, you must register as a lobbyist. If no, you do not need to register as a lobbyist.

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Montgomery Parks celebrates new ‘Rooted and Radiant’ mural at Glenmont Local Park

November 24, 2025

WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks invites the community to celebrate the completion of a vibrant new mural at Glenmont Local Park in Wheaton. What: Community Mural CelebrationWhen: Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 1 – 3 p.m.Where: Glenmont Local Park activity…

M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board Welcomes New Commissioner Dr. Billy Okoye

November 20, 2025

LARGO, MD - The Prince George’s County Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) welcomes Dr. Billy Okoye as a member of the five-member Planning Board. Read more on M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board Welcomes…

Montgomery County Council votes to list North Bethesda property, Timberlawn, on county’s Master Plan for Historic Preservation

November 05, 2025

WHEATON, Md. – The Montgomery County Council approved an amendment to add Timberlawn to Montgomery County’s Master Plan for Historic Preservation. The vote follows the May 2025 recommendation by the Montgomery County Planning Board, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), to historically designate the North…