Montgomery Community Media

At a recent visit to Silver Spring International Middle School with Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, MyMCMedia caught up with Montgomery County Public School Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith to discuss his reaction the recent federal executive orders signed by President Donald Trump regarding immigration. You can hear Dr. Smith’s response in this MyMCMedia Extra video:  

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner discussed immigration, the Bethesda Downtown Plan, minimum wage, Metro, his support for the microgrid and more at his weekly briefing with reporters on Feb. 6. Immigration was the first topic on his mind as he passed out a joint statement that was issued by the county’s elected leaders last […]

Mayor Kate Stewart of Takoma Park recently issued a statement that Takoma Park is a “sanctuary city” after the recent federal executive orders signed by President Donald Trump on immigration. Takoma Park’s sanctuary law prohibits city police from cooperating in the enforcement of federal immigration laws that could lead to the deportation of resident. In this […]

Dozens of leaders and residents representing various faith groups, gathered at the Rockville Presbyterian Church early Tuesday to discuss priorities and goals for helping immigrants within the County. “We’re providing resources for the over 30 faith communities that are currently engaged in welcoming refugees and working with immigrants and children fleeing violence,” said Mansfield Kaseman, […]

Montgomery County Council member Nancy Navarro says she is outraged about the executive orders President Trump signed this week on immigration. “I am outraged that President Trump has chosen to single-handedly obliterate protections for many of our residents who are working hard for a better life in our County and in counties and cities across […]

Takoma Park city officials released a statement following the Executive Order that President Donald Trump signed on Wednesday regarding immigration and border security. Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart stated in a phone interview that city leaders will review the Executive Order to determine the impact it will have on residents and how they will work to […]