Marc Elrich
Coverage of Marc Elrich in the Nexus archive.
- With this scorching weather, how much water should you really be drinking?
The CDC recommends drinking 8 ounces of water every 15-20 minutes during extreme heat, avoiding overhydration by limiting intake to no more than 1.5 quarts per hour. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich emphasized hydration and safety precautions during a heat wave, while warning against alcohol and energy drinks due to increased heat-related risks.
- Montgomery County rolls out six-month moratorium on data center permits
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced a six-month moratorium on data center permits to establish specific regulations before processing applications. The pause is not a ban and aims to address community concerns through proposed zoning amendments. Council members, including Will Jawando and Kristin Mink, supported the move to refine rules, while Atmosphere Data Centers is involved in a data center project under review.
- Montgomery Co. executive signs bills designed to protect county immigrant population
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich signed four bills aimed at protecting the county's immigrant population by restricting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. The legislation includes measures like prohibiting county-owned properties from being used for ICE staging, banning masks during law enforcement duties, and blocking permits for immigration detention facilities.