Council member Glass introduces review for hires with recent DHS service

Council member Glass introduced Bill 18-26, the Continued Excellence in Public Service Act, at the April 28 council session, saying the measure would add an extra background-review step for applicants who worked for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on or after Jan. 21, 2025.

"The Continued Excellence in Public Service Act reaffirms that the officers who protect and serve Montgomery County embody the values of Montgomery County," Glass said, framing the bill as a way to ensure hiring standards align with county values. Glass said the legislation was developed in consultation with police leadership.

A public hearing was tentatively scheduled for June 9, 2026. Glass noted the council has previously passed measures such as the Trust Act and County Values Act and described the new bill as building on those efforts.

The bill text was introduced and will move to public hearing; no final action was taken on April 28.