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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January 31, 2018 | Staff Writer

Candidates Running for Maryland Senate, House of Delegates

Candidates who have filed to appear in the Primary Election ballot June 26 for state Senate and House of Delegates. Early voting is from June 14 to June 21. The filing deadline is 9 p.m. Feb. 27. State Senate: Legislative District 14 Robert Drozd, Republican Craig J. Zucker, Democratic   Legislative District 15 David Wilson, […]

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January 30, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Michele Riley (D) Discusses County Growth at GCAAR Council At-Large Forum

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Michele Riley fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Riley responds to a question about how the county will respond to projected population growth of 150 thousand. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association […]

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January 29, 2018 | Staff Writer

Candidates Running for Montgomery County Executive, Council

Candidates who have filed to appear in the Primary Election ballot June 26 for county executive and County Council. Early voting is from June 14 to June 21. The filing deadline is 9 p.m. Feb. 27. County Executive Robin Ficker, Republican Roger Berliner, Democratic Marc Elrich, Democratic Bill Frick, Democratic Rose Krasnow, Democratic George L. […]

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January 24, 2018 | Mitti Hicks and Douglas Tallman

Democratic Candidates for Council At-Large Debate in Gaithersburg

When asked about Montgomery County’s current shortfall in the fiscal 2018 budget of about $120 million, candidates in the afternoon session were asked by the moderator “what specific actions would you recommend if you were a current council member to address the budget shortfall in FY 18?” At least two of the candidates oppose County […]

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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Michele Riley (D): Montgomery County Budget Shortfall

Montgomery County Council candidate Michele Riley answered questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Riley responds to a question about the County’s current budget shortfall. 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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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Michele Riley (D) Discusses Real Estate Fees at GCAAR County Council At-Large Forum

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Michele Riley fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Riley 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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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Michele Riley (D) Comments on Rent Control at County Council At-Large Candidates Forum

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Michele Riley fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Riley responds to a question establishing rent control in the County. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors, the Maryland Building Industry Association, […]

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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Michele Riley (D) Discusses Increase in County Recordation Tax and School Funding

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Michele Riley fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Riley responds to a question about whether the 2016 increase in recordation tax was necessary to increase school funding. The three organizations that hosted the forum were the Greater Capital Area […]

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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Michele Riley (D) Talks About Traffic Congestion and Transportation Projects

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Michele Riley fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Riley responds to a question about traffic congestion and her position on current transportation projects like Bus Rapid Transit, Corridor Cities Transitway, and Purple Line. The three organizations that hosted the […]

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January 24, 2018 | Staff Writer

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Michele Riley (D) Talks About Montgomery County’s Business Climate

Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Michele Riley fielded questions from members of three development groups at a forum held in Rockville on Jan. 24. Riley 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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