The next Rockville Mayor and Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025 starting at 5:30 p.m. Several agenda items may directly interest residents and businesses, including a proposed development extension on Rockville Pike and new plans for the King Farm Farmstead Park. The meeting also includes updates on international partnerships and community celebrations. Complete agenda available online.

Proclamations and Student Recognitions

What’s on the Agenda
The Mayor and Council will issue several proclamations and recognitions:

• Declaring July 17 as Mattie J. T. Stepanek Peace Day
• Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Recognizing Park and Recreation Month
• Honoring student achievers from local schools

Why It Matters
These recognitions highlight the community’s values and the achievements of Rockville’s residents. It’s also a chance to show appreciation for local leaders, programs, and youth accomplishments.

Rockville Sister Cities Corporation Presentation

What’s on the Agenda
David Hill, president of the Rockville Sister Cities Corporation (RSSC), will present its annual report, highlighting cultural exchanges with Pinneberg, Germany, and Yilan City, Taiwan. The update includes student visits, community festivals, and international partnerships—as well as growing challenges related to funding, volunteer capacity, and city support. Sister City programs were created in the aftermath of World War II to promote peace through people-to-people diplomacy. But with recent closures of international initiatives like USAID’s local programs and the Fulbright Scholar exchanges, some are asking: could Sister Cities be next?