The featured guests on this week’s En Sintonía con el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery (In Tune with the Montgomery County Council) will include Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson, who serves as the chair of the Planning, Housing and Parks (PHP) Committee and serves on the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) Committee; and Oscar Mendez, program manager with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). The show will air on Friday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. on Radio America (WILC 900AM) and is streamed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. 

This edition will begin with special guest Councilmember Friedson, who will share details about the United in Service and Support Community Resource Fair. This free event hosted by the Montgomery County Council and the County Executive and will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Rockville at the Executive Office Building. In light of upcoming changes at the federal level, Montgomery County is dedicated to ensuring that all residents have access to essential community services. The resource fair will provide a wide range of information regarding public health and wellness, job skills training and contracting, as well as resources to help residents understand their rights. Resident taking Ride On to the community resource fair can ride free from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. More information about the  event can be found on the Council website. Councilmember Friedson will also highlight his recently concluded term as Council president and his legislative accomplishments during his presidency. 

The radio show will conclude with information about the MCFRS campaign, "Put a Freeze on Winter Holiday Fires." During the winter months, the risks of fire increase due to heating, holiday decorations, winter storms and the use of candles. To prevent tragedies, MCFRS encourages Montgomery County residents to call 311 to schedule a free Home Safety Check. This service helps to reduce the risk of fires and other hazards, including carbon monoxide. 

The Montgomery County Council and Radio America have entered a partnership that provides the Latino community with key information on issues and programs. The partnership also provides a forum for residents to express their views and ask questions. The partnership includes the weekly one-hour show each Friday on the Washington metropolitan area’s most popular Spanish language station. 

Each week, the show features host Marcela Rodriguez, Council program manager and public information officer, and guests talking about important issues before the Council and provides information about programs offered by the County to help residents.