Navarro endorses David Blair as next county executive
County Council member’s move follows differences with incumbent Marc Elrich over policy and process
Politics
Elrich announces plan for 3% cap for rental increases in coming months
Plan detailed at county executive candidate forum at Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County
State Sen. Waldstreicher again accused of dodging his primary opponent
Democrat Max Socol grows frustrated with District 18 incumbent’s absence at election forums
Community engagement, mental health, staff retention top concerns in school board race
Eleven candidates in four different races participate in forum hosted by League of Women Voters
Former Montgomery County Executive Sidney Kramer dies at 96
He also served on the County Council, as a state senator
District 6 Council candidates eyeing ways to expand, preserve affordable housing
Focus on using existing space better, many say
Transit, policing, upcounty representation top concerns in County Council District 7 race
Seven Democrats are vying for one of two new upcounty district seats
State’s Attorney candidates discuss local crime spikes, juvenile justice and the role of data in criminal justice reform
Four-term incumbent McCarthy faces off against three challengers in Silver Spring forum
District 4 County Council candidates say more action needed to improve affordable housing, policing, sustainability
Four of five Democratic candidates participated in forum hosted by Bethesda Magazine and Bethesda Beat
County Council candidates call for end to neglect of eastern Montgomery County
District 5 contenders urge more attention to economic development, housing and public safety
At-large County Council candidates offer views on improving policing in the county
Eight Democratic candidates, including four incumbents, participate in forum hosted by Bethesda Magazine and Bethesda Beat
Challengers charge that vetting process for local judges is unfair
Both candidates in Montgomery County race have applied multiple times to state nominating commission
Blair dismisses criticism of Sierra Club donation, saying $2,000 went to national chapter in 2017
Club officials say donation did not affect local endorsement of the county executive candidate
MCEA rescinds endorsement of Brandy Brooks following sexual harassment allegations
Union endorses County Council President Gabe Albornoz instead
Requirement to repay public campaign financing funds just one reason Brooks is still running
County Council at-large candidate has received nearly $173,000
County leaders fear ‘slippery slope’ if Roe v. Wade is overturned
County residents join those protesting at the Supreme Court in D.C.
Political newcomer Devin Battley files intent to run for county executive as Green Party candidate
He needs signatures of party leadership in order to be on November ballot
CASA in Action rescinds endorsement of Brandy Brooks
Group endorses Evan Glass, Will Jawando, Gabe Albornoz and Laurie-Anne Sayles in light of campaign news of Brooks
Socialists’ group revokes endorsement of Brandy Brooks, others expected to decide whether to follow soon
County Council candidate said she won’t withdraw from race; campaign activities to resume this week
UPDATED: Montgomery County Sierra Club endorses Blair in county executive race
Decision passes over Elrich and Riemer, stirs controversy in local environmental circles
