I am very proud to announce that I have the support of SEIU. SEIU has always been a special partner to me in my work to advance social justice. When I was at Rock the Vote, SEIU gave us office space in their building on L Street, and so many senior leaders at the union helped us build a powerful …
Three things I’ll be doing this Earth Day
It’s Earth Day, and as we all appreciate the fantastic parks and green spaces we have here in Montgomery County, I need your support to continue making environmental progress on the County Council. Here are three top priorities I am working on: 1) Reducing pollution by promoting alternative transportation modes. I advocate smart, sustainable transportation projects like the Purple Line, the …
Fellowship Opportunity with Councilmember Hans Riemer’s Campaign!
Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer (At-Large) seeks campaign fellows for his re-election campaign. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn or refine their campaign skills. Activists welcome. Duties/Responsibilities: Directly assisting the candidate, campaign manager and field director as needed Collaborate with volunteers and supporters in the office and at campaign events Direct voter contact, including but …
Seniors in Montgomery County
I have spent much of my career working on issues that are important to youth and seniors. I have worked for AARP on retirement security policy and I also worked with AARP to design a national community service campaign. I have been recognized as a national leader on the fight to protect Social Security for future generations, because I helped …
I voted to protect the creek
The Ten Mile Creek watershed is a special place and an invaluable environmental resource for Montgomery County, which is why I voted to protect it. Read my blog post on this critical issue below. http://www.councilmemberriemer.org/2014/02/i-voted-to-protect-ten-mile-creek.html
My record, moving MoCo forward
When I ran for the County Council in 2010, I ran on a platform of progressive values: supporting education and public transportation, protecting our environment, helping the most vulnerable and boosting our economic competitiveness. This past November, I kicked off my re-election campaign with a fantastic event attended by hundreds of enthusiastic Democrats and community activists. This election will be …
Have you been to Carderock Springs?
Have you been to Carderock Springs? What an absolutely incredible neighborhood. I am so grateful to Tara VanToai and her husband Norman for organizing a house party for me meet neighbors and friends at their beautiful home — folks who exemplify every great facet of our county. We had government scientists and researchers, a college professor (who taught my brother …