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October 28, 2016 | Mitti Hicks

Former Montgomery County Councilmember Valerie Ervin on Term Limits

The Presidential General Election is days away and Montgomery County voters are going to decide if there should be term limits for the offices of County Executive and County Council. My MCMedia caught up with former County Councilmember Valerie Ervin on why she doesn’t agree with term limits, (see below):

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October 21, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot Disagree on Term Limits (VIDEO)

During a recent conversation with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, a Republican, and Comptroller Peter Franchot, a Democrat, it appeared the two state leaders agree on a lot of state and local issues from a post-Labor Day school start to funding for Metro to liquor control. But one issue they do not agree upon is term […]

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October 20, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Board of Elections Prepares for Record Voter Turnout, Early Voting Begins Oct. 27 – Nov. 3 (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Board of Elections is preparing for a record voter turnout for the Presidential General Election on Nov. 8. “We have almost 700,000 registered voters in Montgomery County,” said James Shalleck, president of the Board of Elections. “Early voting is essential to keep Election Day moving smooth. So we are hoping there is […]

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October 11, 2016 | Sonya Burke

By the Numbers: Registered Voters in Montgomery County (VIDEO)

The Presidential General Election is less than one month away on Nov. 8, and early voting takes place from Oct. 27 – Nov. 3. There are over 644,488 registered voters in Montgomery County. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, below, Board of Elections (BOE) spokesperson Marjorie Roher provides a breakdown of registered voters as of Sept. […]

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October 11, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Board of Elections Prepares for Great Turnout on Election Day (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) is preparing for Election Day on Nov. 8. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, below, BOE Spokesperson Marjorie Roher says local officials are preparing for an 80 percent turnout. You can find out more about the upcoming election by visiting the BOE website, here.

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October 6, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know About The Upcoming Election (VIDEO)

Election Day is Nov. 8th. Find out what you need to know before going to the polls in this report, below: Visit the Board of Elections website for more information.

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October 5, 2016 | Sonya Burke

BOE to Mail Voter Guide and Sample Ballot This Week (VIDEO)

Employees at the Board of Elections offices are busy prepping for the Presidential General Election. Early voting takes place from Oct. 27 – Nov. 3 at ten locations in Montgomery County, and Election Day is Nov. 8. Marjorie Roher, the spokesperson for the Board of Elections, said the Official Voter Guide and Sample Ballot is […]

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October 4, 2016 | Staff Writer

Montgomery Board of Education Candidates Forum (VIDEO)

The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, Montgomery County Council of PTAs  and the  NAACP (Montgomery County, MD Branch Parents’ Council) held a Board of Education candidates forum Sept. 28 at John F. Kennedy High School. The forum included Jeanette Dixon and Phil Kauffman in the at large race; Brandon Rippeon and Rebecca Smondrowski in […]

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September 26, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Election Director to Hold Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday

Montgomery County Election Director Margaret Jurgensen is scheduled to hold a “virtual” town hall meeting from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, which is also known as National Voter Registration Day. County residents may submit questions to Jurgensen before and during the chat at Live Discussion. Questions and answers will be posted online. Have you registered […]

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September 21, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Judge Greenberg Rules Term Limits Charter Amendment Can Go on Nov. Ballot

In a decision entered today, Judge Robert Greenberg has ruled that the term limits charter amendment petition that was certified by the Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) last month can be placed on the Nov. 8th ballot. This decision is good news for local attorney and community activist Robin Ficker, who organized the petition […]

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