Floreen Won’t Run For Congress — At-large County Council member Nancy Floreen announced Monday she will not run for the congressional seat to be vacated by Rep. Chris Van Hollen. Floreen said she’s convinced she could’ve won the campaign, but didn’t want to deal with the responsibility of near-constant fundraising. [Maryland Scramble]
Appeals Court Sides With MoCo In Question B Fight — Maryland’s Court of Special Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that found Montgomery County acted illegally by spending $122,315 in public money to campaign for Question B in the 2012 election. Question B got a majority “yes” vote, meaning the county’s law removing effects bargaining rights for police officers was upheld. [The Gazette]
Jaleo Under Renovation — Jaleo Bethesda (7271 Woodmont Avenue) is closed for a renovation until April 20. The restaurant last closed for a remodel in 2013. [Jaleo Bethesda]
Stormwater, Water Quality Grants Go To Local Groups — Montgomery County and the Chesapeake Bay Trust on Monday announced $370,000 in grant funding to 13 groups for programs to improve water quality and manage stormwater runoff. The organizations include the Rock Creek Conservancy ($38,000), Bethesda Green ($32,000), Audubon Naturalist Society ($26,331) and Carderock Springs Citizens Association ($11,930). [Montgomery County]
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