City of Gaithersburg Government

09/11/2026

The City of Gaithersburg joins the nation in remembrance today, honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001. 🇺🇸

Inspiration Park, located at 905 Inspiration Ln. is dedicated to those who lost their lives on 9/11, and continues to serve as a peaceful place for rest, reflection, and solitude. We invite you to visit at your convenience for a quiet moment of contemplation and remembrance.

Together, let’s reflect on the bravery, resilience, and unity that emerged in the face of tragedy. 💙🤍❤️

09/11/2026

Good Morning, Gaithersburg!
Free Monday night? Join us for our next hybrid Mayor & City Council Work Session. The fun kicks off at 7:30pm!
📋Agenda: https://gburg.md/MCC_09-14-26
✋ Participate: https://gburg.md/MeetingInfo
💻Livestream: FB & YT

09/10/2026

🎉👏 Huge congratulations to Inclusion Program Coordinator Jocelynn Thomas, our Employee of the Second Quarter, and to the amazing SummerFest team, named Team of the Second Quarter!

Read all about the award winners: https://gburg.md/4A1Ewbr

09/10/2026

REMINDER: Heads up, neighbors!

Due to crane work being performed by Costco, Christopher Avenue will be closed between MD‑355 and Russell Avenue from Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 16, between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night.

Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes as needed. Stay safe and allow a little extra travel time during these overnight closures! 🚧

09/10/2026

Have you taken the Climate Action Plan survey yet?! What are you waiting for?

Gaithersburg is developing a Climate Action Plan to help our community cut emissions, save money, stay healthy, and prepare for future climate‑related challenges — and your voice is essential.

As we shape strategies for a sustainable future, we want to hear your ideas and priorities. 💡

Take our quick 14‑question survey and let us know what the City should focus on first.

👉 Learn more and share your feedback today: https://gburg.md/ClimateActionPlan

Together, we can create a greener, healthier Gaithersburg! 🌿🌎

09/09/2026

Join us for our Sept. 9 Board of Appeals meeting.

📋 Agenda https://gburg.md/BOA_09-09-26
🖐Participate: https://gburg.md/MeetingInfo
💻Livestream: FB & YT

Watch now!

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09/09/2026

Get involved!

Play an important role in advising the Mayor & City Council on vital issues by joining one of the volunteer committees. There are currently openings for the following:

🐕Animal Control Board (1 Veterinary Rep)
🗳️Board of Supervisors of Elections (2 Full & 1 Alternate)
🏠Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (1 Alternate Landlord & 1 Alternate Public-at-Large)
💬Community Impact Committee
🎭Cultural Arts Advisory Committee
♻️Environmental Affairs Committee
⚖️Ethics Commission (1 Alternate)
🌳Gaithersburg Parks, Arts, and Recreation Corporation
📜Historic District Commission
🌏Multicultural Affairs Committee
🏛️Olde Towne Advisory Committee
💼Personnel Review Board
👮 Police Advisory Committee
👵Senior Advisory Committee
🚗Transportation Committee
🏫Youth Enrichment Committee

Visit https://gburg.md/vacancies to learn more!

09/09/2026

Good afternoon, Gaithersburg!
Join us for tonight's Board of Appeals meeting at 16 S. Summit Ave. The fun kicks off at 7:30pm. Can't attend in-person? No worries, you can livestream here!
📋 Agenda https://gburg.md/BOA_09-09-26
🖐Participate: https://gburg.md/MeetingInfo
💻Livestream: FB & YT

09/08/2026

Join the Mayor & City Council for its September 8 meeting.

Agenda: https://gburg.md/MCC_09-08-26
Participate: https://gburg.md/MeetingInfo
Comment: [email protected]

Watch now! https://gburg.md/3UIuqvM

09/08/2026

During the September 8 Mayor and City Council Meeting, Mayor Jud Ashman is expected to announce his conditional resignation as Mayor effective November 9, 2026, pending the outcome of the Montgomery County Council District 3 General Election on November 3, where he is a candidate for office.

To prepare for the potential transition, the Mayor and City Council have outlined a public process to select a new mayor from amongst its current membership and fill the anticipated City Council vacancy.

Read the full press release: https://gburg.md/4xcRUGK