Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners is the governing body of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It comprises three elected officials who oversee county operations, budgets, and policies.
As of 2025, the board includes Chair Neil K. Makhija, Vice Chair Jamila H. Winder, and Commissioner Thomas DiBello. It is responsible for legislative and executive functions, ensuring efficient county administration.
Address: P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Phone: (610) 278-3000
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The Sidewalks, Trails and Parks Slowly Making Montgomery County a Better Place to Live
Not every project that changes a community arrives with a ribbon-cutting ceremony or a crane on the skyline. Sometimes the…
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Montgomery County Just Launched Its Most Ambitious Housing Plan Ever
A teacher who drives 45 minutes to get to work. A nurse priced out of the neighborhood where she spends…
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Montgomery County Launches “I Voted” Sticker Contest for Local Artists
Montgomery County is putting a creative spin on civic engagement this election season, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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County Leaders Advance Plan for Long-Awaited Recycling Facility
Montgomery County officials are moving forward with early plans to create a centralized recycling drop-off facility, writes Rachel Ravina for…
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Montco’s First Black Chair, Jamila Winder, Visits Penn Wynne Elementary
Jamila Winder, Montgomery County’s first Black chair, recently visited students at Penn Wynne Elementary School for Black History Month, writes…
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SPS Technologies to Rebuild Abington Plant as Commissioners Hail Return of 250 Jobs
One year after a massive fire consumed its Abington Township plant, SPS Technologies’ plan to rebuild drew praise from the…
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MCCC Freezes Tuition for 2026-2027, Increasing Access and Affordability
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) recently shared that tuition rates will remain level for the 2026-2027 academic year, a milestone…
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Montco Commissioners Reorganize, Spotlight Collaboration
Montgomery County’s Board of Commissioners officially reorganized for 2026 this week, while emphasizing collaboration and bipartisan progress across the county,…
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Montgomery County Breaks Ground On Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Montgomery County has broken ground on a new multi-million-dollar crisis center, described by officials as a “first-of-its-kind facility in Pennsylvania,”…
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E-Bike Violations on County Trails Now Carry Triple Fine in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners recently voted to increase the fine for e-bike violations on county trails from $100…
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Montgomery County Approves Human Relations Commission to Address Discrimination
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners voted earlier this week to create a human relations commission to address claims of…
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Montgomery County Boosts Minimum Wage to $20.52
Montgomery County’s lowest-paid employees will receive a roughly 25 percent raise, as the Board of Commissioners increases the county’s minimum…
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Montco Steps Up as National Model for Ethical Artificial Intelligence Use
Montgomery County hopes to be a leader in how local government approaches artificial intelligence, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch.…
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Norristown Homeless Shelter is One Step Closer to Reality
Montgomery County has cleared another hurdle for the new Norristown homeless shelter after the Norristown Zoning Hearing Board approved its…
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MCCC Celebrates the Class of 2025 at 58th Annual Commencement Ceremonies
A celebration of achievement, perseverance, and community spirit will take center stage at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) on Thursday,…
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Montgomery County Vice Chair Commissioner Winder Honors Local Women Owned Businesses, Entrepreneurs
Montgomery County’s thriving women-owned business community earned the spotlight at a recent Board of Commissioners’ meeting. Following a meet-and-greet with…
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MCCC Board of Trustees Elects Officers for 2025 and Welcomes New Trustees
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Board of Trustees recently elected new officers for the 2025 calendar year and welcomed three…
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Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Advances DEI Mission Despite Trump Cuts
Despite the Trump administration’s rollback of DEI initiatives at the federal level, the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners continues to…
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