Gabe Albornoz

February 14, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Gabe Albornoz (D) Comments on Recordation Tax and Rent Control at County Council Candidates Forum

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Gabe Albornoz fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 14. Albornoz responds to a question about the 2016 increase in recordation tax and support for rent control. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association of […]

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February 14, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Gabe Albornoz (D) Discusses Real Estate Fees at GCAAR County Council At-Large Forum

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Gabe Albornoz fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 14. Albornoz responds to a question about County real estate fees. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors, the Maryland Building Industry Association, and […]

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February 14, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Gabe Albornoz (D) Discusses County Growth at GCAAR Council At-Large Forum

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Gabe Albornoz fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 14. Albornoz responds to a question about how the County will ensure housing needs are met with the projected population growth of 150 thousand. The three organizations that hosted the forum were […]

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February 14, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Gabe Albornoz (D): Montgomery County’s Current Budget Shortfall

Montgomery County Council candidate Gabe Albornoz answered questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 14. Albornoz responds to a question about the County’s current budget shortfall. Albornoz’s rebuttal to a question about the current Montgomery County budget shortfall: The three organizations that hosted the forum were the […]

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February 14, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Gabe Albornoz (D) Participates in Council At-Large Forum

Montgomery County Council candidate Gabe Albornoz fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Feb. 14. The organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors, the Maryland Building Industry Association, and the Apartment and Office Building Association. The seven candidates were Gabe Albornoz, […]

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October 5, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Upcoming Political Events in October

Councilmember Sidney Katz kicks off his re-election campaign at 2 p.m. Sunday at Dawson’s Market, 225 N. Washington St., Rockville. Andrew Friedson, Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Council District 1, has a campaign kickoff from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Free. For more information, write […]

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September 25, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Leggett Endorses Albornoz in County Council Race

County Executive Ike Leggett endorsed his recreation director’s campaign to become an at-large County Council member Saturday. Leggett’s announcement came via Gabe Albornoz’s Facebook page. Albornoz, 41, of Kensington is running in the Democratic primary for one of four at-large seats on the council. “I think he sees the big picture for the entire county,” […]

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September 20, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

County Recreation Director Running To Be At-Large Member of Council

Gabe Albornoz has entered the crowded at-large race for Montgomery County Council, becoming the second member of County Executive Ike Leggett’s cabinet to enter the race. Albornoz, 41, lives in Kensington and is the county’s recreation director. “I love the entire county. Because of my day job I’ve been able to build relationships and I […]

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July 14, 2017 | Staff Writer

Gabe Albornoz Recognized as 2017 Presidential Leadership Scholar (VIDEO)

Gabe Albornoz, the director of Montgomery County’s department of recreation and a Kensington resident, has been recognized as a 2017 Presidential Leadership Scholar graduate. In a Facebook post before his graduation ceremony, Albornoz said the program “has had a profound impact on me and I have been honored to participate.” The program’s graduation ceremony began […]

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May 11, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Bullying and Depression Are Concerns Expressed by Students During Town Hall

“I would like her to be involved in what’s going on to get active with her peers and get involved in what’s going on around the County,” said parent Faith Gill. Like Gill’s daughter, dozens of students from across the county gathered at Veteran’s Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring Wednesday evening for a youth town […]

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