Montgomery Community Media

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan released the following statement today in response to a judicial panel ruling in favor of a Maryland-based federal redistricting lawsuit moving forward: “Today’s ruling is a tremendous step forward in the fight for free and fair elections, and I applaud the efforts of concerned citizens behind this case. The redistricting processes […]

Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday, that he is introducing legislation to reform Maryland’s redistricting process. According to a news release, the legislation is based on recommendations from the governor’s bipartisan Redistricting Reform Commission and proposes a non-partisan Apportionment Commission to replace the existing process, which is led by the governor. “An overwhelming majority of […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Phil Andrews shares some advice for the new Councilmembers and he talks about some of his plans for the future after his term ends on Dec. 1.

Question 5, Referendum Petition, Congressional Districting Plan Unofficial Statewide Election Results. For Redistricting                                   1,418,687                             63.5% Against Redistricting               […]

Montgomery County Council member Nancy Floreen attended an Oct. 15 press conference against Ballot Question #5 and spoke out against the redistricting plan saying Montgomery County has been used as “a pawn in a game.” Take a look.

Maryland State Delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez spoke out strongly against the redistricting map at the October 15 press conference saying the new map does not reflect the growth of minority populations in Montgomery County.

Businessman and philanthropist Josh Rales joined Montgomery County Council member Phil Andrews  and others for a press conference on Oct. 15 to express opposition to Maryland Ballot Question 5, regarding the redrawn Congressional districts currently in place in the state. Take a look.

Montgomery County Council member Valerie Ervin attended an Oct. 15 press conference against Ballot Question #5 and spoke out against the redistricting plan. Ervin talked about the negative impact on majority minority voting districts and called for an independent commission to redraw the map. Take a look.

Rockville Mayor Phyllis Marcuccio attended an Oct. 15 press conference against Ballot Question #5. Take a look.

Gaithersburg City Council Member Cathy Drzyzgula is urging residents to vote against Ballot Question #5. She attended an October 15 press conference with other elected officials to speak out against Maryland’s new congressional district map. Take a look.