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April 29, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Duchy Trachtenberg on Campaigning (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra video,  Duchy Trachtenberg, a candidate for the District 1 Montgomery County Council seat, talks about campaigning in this election cycle . Take a look: Trachtenberg is running against incumbent Councilmember Roger Berliner (D) in the gubernatorial primary, which is coming up on June 24. You can find out more about Trachtenberg’s […]

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April 22, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Steve Simon on Voter Turnout (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Communications Consultant Steve Simon says he expects a good turnout for the primary election on June 24 in Montgomery County. Take a look: Related:

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April 21, 2014 | Staff Writer

George Leventhal on the Campaign Trail (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Council Vice President George Leventhal said he is hearing a lot of satisfaction on the campaign trail. Leventhal is running for reelection in the at large race for the Montgomery County Council. The primary election is set for June 24.   Related:      

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April 11, 2014 | Staff Writer

County Executive Race on Social Media (INFOGRAPHIC)

A look at the Montgomery County Executive race via the candidates’ social media stats*: Twitter Followers and Tweets: Doug Duncan: 504 followers (557 Tweets) Ike Leggett: 250 followers (33 Tweets) Phil Andrews: 137 followers (127 Tweets) Jim Shalleck: 14 followers (4 Tweets) Facebook Likes: Ike Leggett: 2,666 Doug Duncan: 1,443 Phil Andrews: 300 Jim Shalleck: […]

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March 31, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Montgomery County to Hold Voter Drives at Public Libraries

Volunteers from the Multicultural Outreach Committee and Future Vote Program of the Montgomery County Board of Elections will conduct voter registration drives on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at local public libraries in April according to the following schedule: Saturday, April 5: Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville, MD […]

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March 27, 2014 | Staff Writer

Duchy Trachtenberg Campaign Kickoff (Photos & Video)

Duchy Trachtenberg kicked off her campaign for the District 1 Council seat on March 27 at the Strathmore Mansion. During an interview, she said one of her top priorities is growing the local economy. Trachtenberg is running against incumbent Councilmember Roger Berliner in the democratic primary, which is set for June 24. You can find […]

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March 18, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Phil Andrews Wants to Reduce the Property Tax (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Phil Andrews, who is a democratic candidate for the office of county executive, says people are telling him on the campaign trail that they want to live in Montgomery County but they aren’t sure they can afford to stay. That’s why Andrews says he’s advocating a cut in […]

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March 18, 2014 | Staff Writer

Gaithersburg Mayor Katz Committed to Biotech

In a news release issued today by his County Council campaign, Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz said he is reaffirming his commitment to biotech along the Interstate 270 corridor. “Last week I spoke to Steve Silverman, Director of Montgomery Economic Development for Montgomery County about the concern that the incubator relocation has caused for those businesses […]

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February 25, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Duchy Trachtenberg Files for District 1 Council Seat

Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner is no longer running unopposed in the upcoming primary election on June 24. Former Montgomery County Councilmember Duchy Trachtenberg filed her candidacy for the District 1 Council seat at the Board of Elections offices on Feb. 25, which is the last day a candidate can file. Trachtenberg served as an […]

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February 24, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Montgomery County Executive 2014 Race Update

UPDATED The deadline to declare candidacy for the Montgomery County office of County Executive is at 9 p.m. on Feb. 25. As of 1 p.m. on  Feb. 24, four candidates have filed their candidacy in the race for County Executive: Phil Andrews, Democrat, filed on 4/17/13, www.philandrews.com Doug Duncan, Democrat, filed on 02/24/14, www.dougduncan.com Isiah Leggett, […]

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