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In this MyMCMedia extra video, Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jud Ashman, who was recently selected to be the city’s next mayor, talks a little about what is important to him when filling his vacancy on the City Council. Twelve city residents have applied for that spot. Take a look: Ashman is expected to be sworn in […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jud Ashman, who was recently selected to succeed Mayor Sidney Katz when he steps down next month, said he will also repeat a beloved tradition of Gaithersburg mayors that often attracts a lot of attention at local events. Ashman is expected to be sworn in as the […]

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In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jud Ashman talks about his future role and leadership style as he prepares to become the City of Gaithersburg’s next mayor. The founder of the Gaithersburg Book Festival, Ashman identifies some goals and projects for his newest role. For example, he talks about the need for economic […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jud Ashman, who recently was selected as the city’s next mayor, said he celebrated the news with a few friends at a local Gaithersburg establishment after the executive session on Oct. 6. Ashman said a bigger celebration will probably take place after his swearing in ceremony on […]

In this MyMCMedia extra video, Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jud Ashman, who was recently selected as Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz’s successor, says he hopes to be a mayor that is very much like Katz. Take a look: Katz has submitted his conditional resignation because he is running unopposed for the District 3 County Council seat. Ashman […]

In this MyMCMedia extra video, Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jud Ashman, who was recently selected as Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz’s successor, talks about the Mayor’s impact on him. Katz has submitted his conditional resignation because he is running unopposed for the District 3 County Council seat in the Nov. 4 general election. Ashman is expected to […]

Save the date! Montgomery Community Media and the League of Women Voters are scheduled to host a candidates forum for the County Council race at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13. The race includes the following seats: Four At-Large seats. Candidates include: Democratic Incumbents- Marc Elrich, Nancy Floreen, George Leventhal, Hans Riemer. Republican Challengers- Robert […]

Early voting starts October 23. Not sure where to vote or what choices will be on the ballot? Check your mail. If you are registered to vote, the Montgomery County Board of Elections has mailed you a personalized sample ballot, along with all of the information you will need to vote in the 2014 Gubernatorial […]

Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jud Ashman, who is well known as the founder of the Gaithersburg Book Festival, may soon be the city’s next mayor. At an executive session on Oct. 6, Ashman was selected “conditionally” by City Councilmembers to serve as the city’s next mayor until the 2015 municipal election. Ashman has served on the […]