Vote 2012

The Montgomery County Board of Elections needs registered voters and high school students to serve as election workers at polling places for the Presidential General Election on November 8. According to a BOE news release, there is an urgent need for judges in Rockville, Potomac, Bethesda, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Darnestown and Boyds. Bilingual volunteers […]

Kentlands resident Neil Harris has won election to the Gaithersburg City Council. Harris was appointed to the position a year ago when Jud Ashman vacated his Council seat to become mayor. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Harris talks about his first city election, what’s next and he shares his thoughts on the mayoral race. Harris […]

Watch the Rockville Chamber of Commerce election debates produced by Montgomery Community Media, and moderated by Bruce Romer. City of Rockville Mayoral Debate 2013 Candidates: Mark Pierzchala Bridget Donnell Newton City of Rockville City Council Debate 2013 Candidates: Julie Palakovich Carr Beryl Feinberg Don Hadley Tom Moore Virginia Onley Claire Marcuccio Whitaker The debates were […]

At 10:15 on December 6, Governor Martin O’Malley signed proclamations declaring the results of the election for measures submitted for voter approval. Based on election returns, O’Malley declared by proclamation that a majority of votes were cast in favor of three constitutional amendments, three referendums by petition – Questions 4, 5, and 6 – and […]

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken and his guests discuss the future of the Republican Party in Maryland. Guests include Jerry Cave and Susan Heltemes. 21 This Week airs on Sundays at 11 a.m. and then again at 7 p.m. on Channel 21. Don’t miss it! Learn more about 21 This Week and watch previous […]

Although absentee and provisional ballots are still being counted, it is clear that early voting will be remembered as a winner in Montgomery Coujnty. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports that Election Day went smoothly in Montgomery County. For more information about election results and voter turnout, visit www.777vote.org. The election results will be certified on Nov. […]

The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County (LWVMC) will host a virtual forum Oct. 5 for candidates running for Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education. The event will feature the following candidates: At-large candidates: Sunil Dasgupta and Lynne Harris; District 2 candidates: Michael Fryar and Rebecca Smondrowski; District 4 candidates: Shebra Evans and […]

Question 7, Gaming Expansion Referendum. The Montgomery County League of Women Voters and MyMCMedia present this description of Question 7 moderated by host Don Mooers. Alicia McLeod, of the League of Women Voters speaks in support of Question 7 while Diane Hibino, also of the League of Women Voters speaks against Question 7. Then, a […]

Question 6, Referendum Petition, Civil Marriage Protection Act. The Montgomery County League of Women Voters and MyMCMedia present this description of Question 6 moderated by host Don Mooers. Alicia McLeod, of the League of Women Voters speaks in support of Question 6 while Diane Hibino, also of the League of Women Voters speaks against Question […]

Question 5, Referendum Petition, Congressional Districting Plan. The Montgomery County League of Women Voters and MyMCMedia present this description of Question 5 moderated by host Don Mooers. Alicia McLeod, of the League of Women Voters speaks in support of Question 5 while Diane Hibino, also of the League of Women Voters speaks against Question 5. […]

Question 4, Referendum Petition, Public Institutions of Higher Education – Tuition Rates The Montgomery County League of Women Voters and MyMCMedia present this description of Question 4 moderated by host Don Mooers. Alicia McLeod, of the League of Women Voters speaks in support of Question 4 while Diane Hibino, also of the League of Women […]

Ballot Question 3, Constitutional Amendment, Suspension and Removal of Elected Officials. The Montgomery County League of Women Voters and MyMCMedia present this description of Question 3 moderated by host Don Mooers. Alicia McLeod, of the League of Women Voters speaks in support of Question 3 while Diane Hibino, also of the League of Women Voters […]

State Ballot Question 2: Qualifications for Baltimore County Orphans’ Court Judges. The Montgomery County League of Women Voters and MyMCMedia present this description of Question 2 moderated by host Don Mooers. Alicia McLeod, of the League of Women Voters speaks in support of Question 2 while Diane Hibino, also of the League of Women Voters […]

Question 1 Constitutional Amendment, Qualifications for Prince George’s County Orphans’ Court Judges The Montgomery County League of Women Voters and MyMCMedia present this description of Question 1 moderated by host Don Mooers. Alicia McLeod, of the League of Women Voters speaks in support of Question 1 while Diane Hibino, also of the League of Women […]

Question A: Charter Amendment For Merit System – Hiring Individuals with Disabilities The Montgomery County League of Women Voters and MyMCMedia present this description of Question A moderated by host Don Mooers. Alicia McLeod, of the League of Women Voters speaks in support of Question A while Diane Hibino, also of the League of Women […]

Question B, Referendum on Law Enacted by Montgomery County Council, Effects Bargaining for Police Employees. The Montgomery County League of Women Voters and MyMCMedia present this description of Question B moderated by host Don Mooers. Alicia McLeod, of the League of Women Voters speaks in support of Question B while Diane Hibino, also of the […]

This Questions relates to Election District 12 Only. Question C is a General Assembly Referendum titled Alcoholic Beverages Law for Damascus . The Montgomery County League of Women Voters and MyMCMedia present this description of Question 2 moderated by host Don Mooers. Alicia McLeod, of the League of Women Voters speaks in support of Question […]

Members of the Redistricting Commission voted 6-5 for the map it will send to the county council recommending how to divide the county into new districts. The map divides Montgomery County into seven districts each of which can elect one council member and one at-large council member. The map stands as a revision of one […]

The Commission on Redistricting narrowed its choices down to three ways to divide Montgomery County into new districts as the county moves from five to seven council seats. At its Oct. 20 meeting, the commissioners will choose one map for the county council to review. The 11 members of the redistricting commission broke into three […]

The Commission on Redistricting is moving forward in creating maps for the ongoing redistricting plans. County officials will meet once again on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. Redistricting is required by the county charter every 10 years. The last time redistricting was approved occurred in 2011. Because voters elected to increase the number […]

The Montgomery County Council will be hosting a virtual town hall Wednesday from 7:30 – 9 p.m. The Council will discuss the county’s Covid-19 response, the Thrive Montgomery 2050 Draft Plan which deals with benchmark goals involving land, housing and transportation use for the next 30 years and redistricting. “Ongoing community engagement is an essential […]

Montgomery County Council announced the appointment of 11 residents to its new Commission on Redistricting. In the 2020 general election, voters opted to amend the county charter so that there will be seven districts, each with one representative, and four at-large members. Currently, there are five councilmembers representing a specific district and four at-large members. […]

Gov. Larry Hogan will hold a media briefing Tuesday at 1 p.m. where he will make an announcement about redistricting reform. “Maryland is notorious for having some of the most gerrymandered districts in the nation, but we believe that voters should choose their representatives—not the other way around,” Hogan tweeted. Watch the briefing here: Hogan’s […]

In an interview the day after the election, Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen said the vote for term limits, limiting county council members and the county executive to three consecutive terms, came as no surprise. County Councilmembers Floreen, Roger Berliner, George Leventhal and Marc Elrich are currently serving their third term on the Council. […]

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 […]

Unofficial Election Results For Question B, Referendum on Law Enacted by Montgomery County Council, Effects Bargaining for Police Employees  For                         210,491                     58.40% Against                 149, 955   […]

When asked about Question B at his November 5 press conference, County Council President Roger Berliner provided a history of the issue and explained why it is so important to Montgomery County.

“21 This Week” host, Casey Aiken and his panelists discuss Question B, Police Bargaining. Will the Montgomery County Council’s vote to jettison “effects bargaining” be upheld by the voters?

Several Police Officers and Police Union leaders attended Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett’s October 23rd Town Hall Meeting in Olney. The police representatives expressed their frustration with Ballot Question B. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

An important initiative on the November ballot is the issue of police collective bargaining rights, Question B. “21 This Week” host, Casey Aiken asks guests Ida Ruben and Jim Shalleck why, in “union friendly” Montgomery County, is this such a hot issue.

Question B, Referendum on Law Enacted by Montgomery County Council, Effects Bargaining for Police Employees. The Montgomery County League of Women Voters and MyMCMedia present this description of Question B moderated by host Don Mooers. Alicia McLeod, of the League of Women Voters speaks in support of Question B while Diane Hibino, also of the […]