CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Legislative Meetings (November 17-November 21)

Each week, we bring you an easy-to-follow summary of what’s happening in local government — from new ordinances and budget updates to community initiatives shaping daily life. Whether you’re tracking policy changes, civic trends, or neighborhood decisions, our roundup helps you stay informed and connected. This week’s agenda is lighter as several councils take a brief recess, but there are still a few important actions worth noting.

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Check out the full schedule of meetings below.

District of Columbia

DC Council

The DC Council will meet tomorrow for a Committee of the Whole meeting. Topics for the meeting, however, have not been made public at this time.

Maryland

Maryland General Assembly

The Maryland House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate have adjourned for the year, but will be back in session in January 2026

Board of Charles County Commissioners

The Charles County Board of County Commissioners will meet tomorrow at 9 am. At the 6 pm hearing, the Commission will host a public hearing regarding term limits for Commissioners.

Montgomery County Council

The Montgomery County Council will meet tomorrow at 9 am. During the session, they will discuss Bill 33-25, Police – Community Policing - Annual Report Deadline, which would move the deadline for the Montgomery County Police Department’s annual data report to give officers more time to review, verify, and organize the information so the report is more accurate and consistent.

Prince George's County Council

The Prince George's County Council will meet tomorrow at 10 am. During that session, they will vote on whether to enact bill CB-069-2025, which will place limits on where new drive-through restaurants can open, prohibiting them in residential neighborhoods and permitting them only in certain commercial areas with special permission.

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Virginia

Virginia General Assembly

The Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate have adjourned for the 2024 session. They will return in January 2026.

Alexandria City Council

The Alexandria City Council are in recess this week and will next meet on November 25 at 6 pm.

Arlington County Board

The Arlington County Board will hold a Recessed Meeting tomorrow at 1:30 pm. Among the Regular Hearing Items, the Board will discuss establishing an Advisory Panel to examine Arlington County’s form of government. The Panel will evaluate potential alternative structures and advise the County Board on possible reforms. The Board will also host a public hearing on a draft Charter that outlines the Panel's purpose, structure, and responsibilities. During the hearing, community members and stakeholders will be able to provide comments and input before the Board votes to adopt the Charter at its upcoming meeting on December 16, 2025.

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will meet tomorrow at 9:30 am, during which they will honor Congressman Walkinshaw for his service, receive presentations, and make appointments before moving to administrative and action items. Additionally, the Board will approve street additions to the state system, authorize multiple public hearings on proposed code changes and right-of-way abandonments, and act on several grant applications and community funding measures.

In the afternoon, the Board will enter a closed session and then proceed to an extensive series of public hearings, during which it will receive community input on legislative priorities for the 2026 General Assembly, major rezoning and special exception cases across multiple districts, updates to area plan amendments, zoning ordinance changes, transportation-related land rights acquisitions, and policy amendments such as the repeal and replacement of massage establishment regulations. ts.