WASHINGTON — A proposed ban on pesticides in Montgomery County will be considered Thursday morning by the council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee.
Members will hold a workshop during which changes may be made to Bill 52-14, which currently would prohibit the use of pesticides on private lawns and on county-owned property, including athletic fields and parks.
The bill’s sponsor, Council President George Leventhal, says thousands of letters and emails have been pouring in to lawmakers regarding the issue. He adds that out of all the feedback the council has received, the overwhelming majority — 72 percent — favors a pesticide ban.
During public hearings, both sides have spoken out, with supporters citing health concerns and opponents claiming the proposal represents excessive government regulation.
The full council is expected to take up the bill in early October.
