Commissioner Neil Makhija

06/08/2026

Crisis of housing affordability across the country, but in Montco we’re making a difference.

Just last week, we broke ground on 20 new affordable housing units in Upper Merion, thanks to partnerships with Upper Merion Township, Valley Forge Presbyterian Church, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) and more. With the County’s $1.7 million investment, we’re turning this unused space into homes for working families.

This is all part of our plan, laid out in Montco’s first-ever Housing Blueprint. Not everyone believes the housing crisis is theirs to solve, but in Montgomery County, we do. 🏘️

06/06/2026

Criticism is a normal part of running for office. The threat of violence is not.

I was invited by the ICMA - International City/County Management Association Local Government Reimagined Conference to speak to local leaders from across the country about steps we can take to reduce the threat of political violence and continue to serve our communities.

It was great to see Montco residents like Corie Alicea, Associate Director at Villanova University who is inspiring the next generation of leaders in public service. We don’t want people to be deterred from public service.

06/03/2026

12,000 kids experienced hands-on environmental education at Riverbend Environmental Education Center last year alone 🌱

Protecting open spaces like this matters. Montgomery County is proud to support Riverbend—helping ensure future generations can continue learning, exploring, and connecting with nature.

06/02/2026

This morning, we kicked off with Montgomery County’s annual Pride Flag Raising at the Courthouse. 🏳️‍🌈

Alongside Lori Schreiber, Clerk of Courts, Morgan Selkirk, Chair of the LGBTQIA+ Commission, Corinne Goodwin, Executive Director of Eastern PA Trans Equity, and Jeremy Williams, COO of Philly Pride 365, as well as our Row Officers, community partners, and advocates, we also unveiled a special 200-foot Pride flag on the Courthouse steps.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate, share their voices, and support LGBTQIA+ communities across Montgomery County. 🌈

06/02/2026

🏠 Montgomery County’s first Housing Blueprint is here!

This new roadmap outlines practical strategies and encourages partnerships focused on making housing more affordable and accessible in Montco.

Thank you to the Philadelphia Inquirer for highlighting this important work.

📘 Read the full Housing Blueprint: https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/montgomery-county-affordable-housing-goals-report-20260528.html

05/29/2026

Here's to being the only commencement speaker who spoke about AI and didn't get boo'd.

05/28/2026

The question isn’t whether housing challenges will shape our future, it’s whether we’re ready to lead and plan thoughtfully for that future 🏠

Proud to support our first Housing Blueprint and the next chapter of this work.

05/27/2026

Montco has now invested $30M in ARPA funds in community centers across every community!

The latest is the Bharatiya Learning Center, which is officially open and made possible in part by $2.9M in County ARPA funding. It’s a new hub for education, culture, and connection across generations. From classrooms to community programs, this is what investing in every community looks like. 🤝

05/27/2026

🎉🇺🇸 Join us for Montgomery County’s America250 Birthday Bash!

🎉🇺🇸 Join us for Montgomery County’s America250 Birthday Bash!

We’re teaming up with the Visit Valley Forge & Montco to celebrate a historic year: America turns 250 and Valley Forge National Historical Park marks 50 years as a National Park!

Enjoy music, community, and a festive celebration on the Courthouse Steps in Norristown as we honor these milestones together.

📅 Monday, June 29
🕚 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Montgomery County Courthouse Steps, Norristown
✅ FREE and open to all — we hope to see you there!

05/25/2026