● Workforce size
Council staff members are doing more research and analysis on estimates for short- and long-term savings options.
Craig Howard, the deputy director of the council, said employee compensation costs make up 80% of all agency expenditures.
The council was told last week that it could expect more information in the savings plan on how the COVID-19 hazard pay would change. Hazard pay is additional compensation given to employees who work directly with the public or have to work onsite, and have a greater risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
The county has spent $77.7 million on hazard pay since Elrich negotiated with three unions for the agreements in early April.
Montgomery County Council meeting, Jan. 19, 2021.
Montgomery County will likely not move to COVID-19 vaccination Phase 1C next week, officials discussed at a council meeting Tuesday.
Last week, Gov. Larry Hogan announced the state will move to Phase 1B of its vaccination plan on Monday, to include residents ages 75+, residents in assisted/independent living, including behavioral health group homes/group homes for those with developmental disabilities, K-12 teachers and support staff, and childcare providers. Hogan also announced that Phase 1C will begin the following Monday on Jan. 25, to include all residents ages 65-74.
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Dr. Earl Stoddard said it is not feasible for the county to move to Phase 1C next week.
Plan underway to rename three roads with Confederate ties
County identifying streets, facilities, trails to change
January 13, 2021 | 3:23 pm
January 13, 2021
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This story was updated at 4:50 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2021, to clarify current county policy regarding renaming of streets and parks.
Montgomery County officials are moving forward with plans to rename three street names that honor Confederates.
It’s part of the county’s ongoing effort to identify and rename streets, facilities and trails that honor Confederates, Confederate sympathizers, and slaveholders.
The County Council discussed the renaming effort on Tuesday afternoon two days before the Planning Department will introduce a resolution to begin the process of renaming the three streets: Jubal Early Court, J.E.B. Stuart Road, and J.E.B. Stuart Court.