Data Centers on Break August 5, 2026 Neighbors: Montgomery County has officially put an 18-month break in data center construction. The Council unanimously approved two key legislative measures that would give us additional time to develop comprehensive and long-term safeguards for data centers. After months of discussions with community stakeholders and significant community involvement, I am proud that we have reached an agreement that allows us to evaluate all data center-related issues in a reflective and meaningful manner, in collaboration with our state-level partners. Keep abreast of the news as we begin to develop a robust framework that covers data center-related inconveniences, along with safeguards based on the process of protecting communities.Montgomery County agreed to purchase the property for $1.5 million from the Kuhns family, who owned land on the Maryland side. The Kuhns family agreed to donate to Montgomery County boats, business assets and other equipment valued at more than $7 million. This donation is free of charge and was made in order to support efforts to obtain land rights in Virginia so that the ferry can resume its service.Last week, the Council held a debate on the future of Montgomery County's waste disposal system, including the Dickerson Resource Recovery Facility and the Assessment of Waste Management Options. This meeting was held alongside the County Department of Environmental Protection, known in English as Montgomery County's Department of Environmental Protection. The briefing session kicked off a series of fall working meetings, focused on what is likely to be a single generational decision on how to handle waste in Montgomery County. While there is no perfect solution, we will evaluate the advantages of each possible approach to determine the best path forward.Montgomery County Department of Transportation, MCDOT, is reducing speed limits around certain residential streets and the center of different areas, including several neighborhoods in District 6. This is part of the County's ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety on our roads. Remember that lower speeds save lives! This is paying attention to reduced speed limits at Kensens, including Spruell Drive, Rickover Road and Ingersol Drive, Drummington Avenue and Ferndale Street, and Wheaton/Glenmont around the following intersections: Paul and Mill Drive and Newport Road, King Street and Newport Road and Parker Avenue, Newport and Parker Avenue, Paul Mill Drive, Pendleton and Mill Tree Road and Events Mill Road and Mill Mill Road in Newport and Wellington.