By Adam Pagnucco. Bill 13-22, commonly called “the electrocution bill,” is swiftly advancing in the county council. The bill has an interesting history. It was jointly authored by County Executive…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Pepco has asked the county council to pause its work on Bill 13-22 (now known as the “electrocution bill”), which would mandate electrification of most additions, major…
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Big Pain, Little Gain
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By Adam Pagnucco. In public policy, there are always trade-offs. Priorities that may be worthy in theory may not work out in practice and may not be worth the costs…
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MoCo’s Tight Home Buying Market
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By Adam Pagnucco. Soaring home prices and rising rents have been themes for Montgomery County’s housing market for several years. A big reason for both is increasingly tight supply of…
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Why I Am Not Excited About Thrive
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By Adam Pagnucco. Few issues have been more debated by county leaders and activists over the past three years than Thrive 2050, the long-term growth plan just passed by the…
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Elrich Disappointed with Thrive Vote
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By Adam Pagnucco. County Executive Marc Elrich has released a statement on the county council’s unanimous approval of Thrive 2050. We reprint it below. ***** I am disappointed in the…
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Katz Votes Yes, Thrive Passes Unanimously
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By Adam Pagnucco. Over the objections of County Executive Marc Elrich and others, the county council unanimously passed the Thrive 2050 plan today. The only vote in doubt belonged to…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Fed up with County Executive Marc Elrich’s frequent attacks on the Thrive 2050 plan, the county council has struck back with a tough memo in reply. In…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Last week, in my Q&A with County Executive Marc Elrich, I asked him whether the recent problems at the planning board were a reason why the Thrive…
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Q&A: Marc Elrich on the Planning Board
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By Adam Pagnucco. After reading County Executive Marc Elrich’s statement on recent events at the planning board, I had some follow-up questions for him. The county executive has graciously responded. …