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Dear Resident: Keeping our community safe is my priority. That is why I was proud to support a set of smart investments in public safety in this year’s budget. This email describes the progress we are pushing towards. I am also heartened to have played a role moving forward on important measures that will strengthen…

Dear Resident: Small businesses are a bedrock of our economy and our communities. Small business owners bring a passion and vitality to their work that enriches all of our lives. For too long, I have heard that Montgomery County does not provide enough support for Black-, Hispanic-, Asian-, and other minority-owned businesses. I wanted to…

Dear Resident: Following is a link to watch the recording of our brief but very informative town hall on abortion access in Montgomery County and Maryland. VIDEO: Virtual Town Hall on Abortion Access in Montgomery County and Maryland Remarks are followed by a Q&A session with:– Councilmember Hans Riemer– Delegate Ariana Kelly– Allie Harper, Executive…

Dear Resident: The latest report from the U.N. panel on climate change delivered a stark warning, but also a pragmatic path forward. We need to act, now, at all levels of government and society to reduce and eventually eliminate our emissions. The task ahead of us is enormous, but it is achievable. We know what we need…

Dear Resident: Montgomery County needs more affordable housing! It is becoming extraordinarily difficult for young workers and families to get a foothold here, or for retirees to stay here. “I Wanted to Stay Here,” was the title of a recent article about affordable housing that was tough to read. To help tackle this crisis, we…

Dear Resident, The Council has completed next year’s budget. In this and a few emails to come, I’m going to share details about some key initiatives. I’m excited to report on our progress. Fiscal policy Storm clouds of economic recession are gathering again. Inflation and market turmoil are already impacting our residents’ finances and could…