Andrew Friedson (D): Montgomery County Council District 1 Candidate

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Andrew Friedson (D)

Website: Andrew Friedson for County Council District 1
Facebook: Andrew Friedson for Montgomery County Council
Twitter: @amfriedson
Instagram: amfriedson

Financing: Traditional

Contact Information
Email: info@andrewfriedson.com
Town: Bethesda

Candidate Andrew Friedson

  • Both Ballot Questions Supported by Council Appear to Have PassedAlthough not all votes have been counted, it appears that Montgomery County voters opted to change the way property taxes are determined and also increase the size of the council from the current nine to 11. Councilmember Andrew Friedson, who wrote Question A, said if the final count supports this measure, it will be “a vote ...
  • Councilmember Friedson: ‘Votes Are Starting to Be Counted Beginning October 1’Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson spoke to MyMCMedia Friday in Bethesda about how Marylanders are starting to receive their ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election. Friedson said the county council has been pushing for secure ballot drop boxes throughout the county. He noted that voting is officially underway and, “for the first time ever,” the ...
  • Montgomery County Leaders React to Biden’s VP Pick HarrisOn Tuesday, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced that he’s selected California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. Harris’ candidacy is historic in that she’s the first Black woman and the only South Asian American woman to become a vice presidential nominee. Here’s a look at how Democratic leaders in Montgomery County are reacting ...
  • Local Leaders Slam Hogan for Rejecting Universal Mail-In-Ballots in NovemberGov. Larry Hogan announced in a statement Wednesday that he’s directed the State Board of Elections to conduct normal, in person voting—as well as early voting—for the presidential election on November 3, “with enhanced voting options in light of the #COVID19 pandemic.” In a letter to State Board of Elections Chairman Michael Cogan, Hogan said, “Every ...
  • District 1 Candidates Face Off on DLC, AmazonSeven Democrats vying to be the next to represent District 1 on the Montgomery County Council showed off their differences Thursday night at a forum hosted by Friends of White Flint. On issues such as the privatization of the Department of Liquor Control, the potential arrival of Amazon and even debt revealed differences among the candidates. https://youtu.be/eZGrEfzOrus DLC ...
  • Andrew Friedson (D) Identifies Top Infrastructure Projects for White Flint, Pike District AreaAndrew Friedson, Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Council in District 1, participated in the April 12, 2018 Candidates’ Forum hosted by Friends of White Flint. Amy Ginsburg moderated the forum. Friedson responded to this question: “There are many infrastructure projects discussed in the two White Flint sector plans, including Bus Rapid Transit, broad sidewalks, the transformation ...
  • Andrew Friedson (D) Supports/Opposes Efforts to Sign a Deal with Amazon for Second Headquarters in Montgomery CountyAndrew Friedson, Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Council in District 1, participated in the April 12, 2018 Candidates’ Forum hosted by Friends of White Flint. Amy Ginsburg moderated the forum. Friedson responded to this question: “As everyone knows, Montgomery County is in the running for Amazon’s second headquarters.  Imagine you have one minute with Amazon’s selection ...
  • Andrew Friedson (D) Identifies Strategy to Develop a White Flint, North Bethesda AreaAndrew Friedson, Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Council in District 1, participated in the April 12, 2018 Candidates’ Forum hosted by Friends of White Flint. Amy Ginsburg moderated the forum. Friedson responded to this question: “White Flint or North Bethesda lacks a sense of place. So how would you do placemaking in our neighborhood?” https://youtu.be/OlG3hw6ZZ0U The candidates participating in ...
  • Andrew Friedson (D) Participates in Council District 1 Candidates’ ForumAndrew Friedson, Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Council in District 1, participated in the April 12, 2018 Candidates’ Forum hosted by Friends of White Flint. Amy Ginsburg moderated the forum. Friedson made the following opening statement. https://youtu.be/gAe-J5Z-FGI Friedson made this closing statement. https://youtu.be/uG7y60EwnwA The candidates participating in this forum included Bill Cook, Pete Fosselman, Andrew Friedson, Ana Sol Gutierrez, Jim ...
  • Andrew Friedson (D) Supports/Opposes Privatization of Liquor Sales in Montgomery CountyAndrew Friedson, Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Council in District 1, participated in the April 12, 2018 Candidates’ Forum hosted by Friends of White Flint. Amy Ginsburg moderated the forum. Friedson responded to this question: “Currently Montgomery County has a monopoly on alcohol sales. Do you believe that the sale of alcohol should be privatized or ...

 


Early voting for the Nov. 6 Gubernatorial General Election is scheduled for Oct. 25 through Nov. 1 at 11 Early Voting Centers.