County executive candidates share their platforms
Councilmember Will Jawando (D) and CPA Esther Wells (R) have secured their nominations as candidates for the office of County Executive through the primary process. MCM sat down with each… Read More
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Councilmembers, Housing Advocates Rally at Rockville City Hall
Councilmembers Izola Shaw and David Myles gathered outside Rockville City Hall today among advocates from Progressive Maryland, CASA, Rockville Renters United, Huntington Tenant Association, Reed Tenant Association, and other housing… Read More
County Leaders Mourn Death of Pope Francis
Montgomery County leaders are mourning the death of Pope Francis, remembering him as a global humanitarian and spiritual leader whose message of compassion resonated far beyond the Catholic Church. County… Read More
Council Reacts to Presidential Election
Several members of the County Council were present at an event in Rockville to honor veterans on Wednesday. MCM asked them to share their thoughts on the Presidential Election. Here’s… Read More
Youth Can Shape Public Policy in Councilmember for a Day Program
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando, chair of the Education and Culture Committee, has launched the ninth annual Councilmember for a Day challenge. The contest invites middle and high school students… Read More
Jawando Upset With School Funding
County Councilmember Will Jawando, appearing on the radio show The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi Friday, discussed his displeasure with both the council and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials… Read More
Public Weighs In on New Traffic Stops Law
On Tuesday evening, the Montgomery County Council held a forum to listen to the public’s thoughts about the Freedom to Leave Act. Proposed by Councilmember at Large Will Jawando, the… Read More
Council Introduces Bill to Create Committee for Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund
Councilmembers Kristin Mink, Laurie-Anne Sayles and Will Jawando introduced a bill Tuesday that would create a commission to support communities disproportionately affected by past cannabis enforcement. The purpose of the… Read More
Montgomery County ICYMI News Roundup Dec 4-8
Here are five top news items from the week of Dec. 4. 1. Jawando, Advocates Continue Push for Tip Credit Phase-Out It has been about a year since Washington, D.C.… Read More
Council Passes Bill to Create Airpark Community Advisory Committee
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed a bill to create the Airpark Community Advisory Committee (ACAC) on Tuesday, which will provide a forum to discuss and propose recommendations to improve… Read More
Rent Control Issues Spark Heated Debate
Tuesday, the County Council looks to pass a bill establishing rent controls. Nearly 40% of the county’s residents call rental properties home. This bill promises to impact a problem the… Read More
Prince George’s County Executive Alsobrooks Enters U.S. Senate Race
Prince Georges’ County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senator Tuesday. She joins Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando, U.S. Rep. David Trone and Jerome Segal. They are… Read More