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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Celebrate fall at Montgomery Parks’ Harvest Festival 

September 23, 2026

Wheaton, Md. – Celebrate autumn traditions at Montgomery Parks‘ annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood. The family-friendly festival features hayrides, historic crafts, live entertainment, and hands-on activities that bring Montgomery County’s agricultural heritage to…

Brookside Gardens Children’s Day returns September 19 with free activities and live entertainment

September 14, 2026

WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks invites families to experience the wonders of nature during Children’s Day at Brookside Gardens on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of Brookside Gardens, the free annual…

Montgomery Planning receives $100,000 state grant to advance streetscape improvements in Damascus

September 11, 2026

WHEATON, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC),has been awarded a $100,000 Maryland Department of General Services FY27 Capital Grant to develop a streetscape improvement plan for downtown Damascus, a…