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Help the City of Rockville Design Its New Website

Rockville is redesigning rockvillemd.gov and we want to hear from you! Take the quick survey and share your experience with our current website. Tell us what you’d like to see on the new website so we can plan an improved website to better serve our city.

Three Forums Offer Chances to Hear from the Candidates

Rockville 11 will broadcast three candidate forums live on channel 11 on county cable systems and livestreamed at www.rockvillemd.gov/rockville11 on Sept. 26, Oct. 5, and Oct. 12. Replays will be available on Rockville 11 and youtube.com/cityofrockville.

Rob DiSpirito Resigns as Rockville City Manager, Barack Matite Named Acting City Manager

Rockville, Maryland, Aug. 18 – Rob DiSpirito has resigned as Rockville’s city manager.

DiSpirito submitted his resignation to the Mayor and Council on Thursday, Aug. 17. It became effective at 5 p.m. that day.

The Mayor and Council accep...

Rockville Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday at the corner of Rt. 28 and Monroe St. for the City of Rockville Farmers Market! The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and more!

Mayor and Council Adopt Fee Increases to Cover Development Costs

The Mayor and Council have voted to restructure and increase building permit and license fees starting July 1, 2023, to address growing expenses from development-related city services and the cost of new efficiency-oriented technology.

Join the Rockville City Police Department

The Rockville City Police Department continues to recruit for entry-level and lateral/certified police officer positions. Hiring bonuses of $6,000 (entry-level applicants) and $10,000 (lateral/certified officers) are offered.

Mayor and Council Add Two Seats to City Council

Unanimously Adopt Resolution to Amend Charter

Voters in Rockville’s November 2023 election will have the opportunity to vote for seven members of the city’s elected body, following a unanimous vote Monday by the Mayor and Council on a r...

For Sixth Year, Rockville Nets Full 100 Points for LGBTQ+ Support

Rockville has scored 100 marks for the city’s commitment to the health, welfare, safety and equality of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community in its sixth year of participating, and the 11^th year for the Human Rights Campaign’s Munic...

Mayor and Council to Discuss, and Possibly Adopt, Charter Resolution to Amend Size of Council

The Mayor and Council will, at their meeting tonight, discuss and possibly adopt a resolution that will amend the city’s charter to increase the number of elected councilmembers from four to six.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

The city’s C...