Gaithersburg Announces Unofficial Election Results; Ashman Reelected Mayor

The City of Gaithersburg has announced the unofficial results for its municipal election for mayor and two council member seats. The races show that incumbent Jud Ashman will be reelected as the city’s mayor, a position...

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Watch Live: Candidates Forum for Gubernatorial Primary to Focus on Renters’ Rights, Affordable Housing, Eviction Crisis

The Montgomery County Renters Alliance, in partnership with Montgomery Community Media hosted a candidates’ forum on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 21. The forum included the candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial...

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Foro para las Primarias a Gobernador: Derechos de los Inquilinos, Viviendas y Crisis de Desalojo

La Alianza de inquilinos del condado de Montgomery, en asociación con Montgomery Community Media, organiza un foro de candidatos el martes 21 de septiembre de 6:00 p.m. a 8:30 p.m. El foro incluye a los candidatos para las...

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Sept. 28 Voter Registration Drives on National Voter Registration Day

Tuesday, Sept. 28 is National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday first observed in 2012. The Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) encourages residents to register to vote and to verify their voter...

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Former NFL Player Tackles Law & Order

Robert Bass used to suit up for the Bears and the Packers. Now he wants to add a badge to his wardrobe, according to his campaign’s FaceBook page.  A Silver Spring resident, Bass, 50, joins the race for Montgomery County...

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Former DNC Chair Tom Perez Enters Maryland Gubernatorial Race

Tom Perez, who recently completed his term as chair of the Democratic National Committee, announced on Wednesday that he is running for governor of Maryland. Perez, a resident of Takoma Park, announced his bid on social media,...

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February 14, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Gabe Albornoz (D) Talks About Montgomery County’s Business Climate

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 recent perception that the County is not business friendly. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors, […]

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February 14, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Gabe Albornoz (D) Talks About Traffic Congestion and Transportation Projects

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 traffic congestion and his position on current transportation projects like Bus Rapid Transit, Corridor Cities Transitway, and Purple Line. Albornoz’s rebuttal to a transportation projects […]

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February 14, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Gabe Albornoz (D) Discusses 2 School Issues – Overcrowding and Persistent Achievement Gap

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 what he would do to help ease school overcrowding and close the achievement gap. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital […]

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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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February 13, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

Blair Rolls Out Prescription Program for Seniors

County executive candidate David Blair said Tuesday he believes the county can help seniors with their prescriptions by pointing out discount programs and looking for drug interactions. He first discussed the idea at a Leisure World event last week. Here he is talking about the plan at his Rockville headquarters: On Tuesday he talked with […]

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February 13, 2018 | Staff Writer

Maryland Candidate Filing Deadline is Just Two Weeks Away on Feb. 27

The Board of Elections is reminding anyone who is planning to run for office that the deadline to file as a candidate for the 2018 Primary Election is Tuesday, February 27 at 9 p.m. Montgomery County individuals interested in running for County Executive, County Council, State’s Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Register of Wills, […]

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