After much research and discussion amongst our team, here is our recommended ballot for the 2022 July 19 Primary. Note: Everyone can vote for all of the non-partisan BOE positions but the other positions are partisan and only available to vote for on the Democratic Primary. Independents: change your registrationContinue Reading

Basic Information Democratic Party – running for Montgomery County Council District 7 Website https://andreweinsmann.com/ Facebook @AndrewEinsman Twitter @drewster711 1- What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? Not enough ink to answer this one.  First, it showed how we cut back too much on our disasterContinue Reading

Basic Information Email brenda@brendawolff.comWebsite www.brendawolff.comFacebook @brendawolffforboardofeducationTwitter @brendawolff1Other Instagram-blwolff2 Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? First and foremost, the importance of open and honest communication. As Board members, we had to rely on the guidance of the medical professionals to make educational decisions.Continue Reading

Basic Information Democratic Party – running for Montgomery County Council District 5 Email info@citizensforpope.comWebsite www.citizensforpope.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/citizensforpope Twitter @CitizensforPope Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? The county needs to do a better job of communicating and listening to constituents.Continue Reading

Basic Information Democratic Party – running for Montgomery County Council District 6 Email info@omarlazo.comWebsite www.omarlazo.comFacebook facebook.com/lazo4councilTwitter @Lazo4CouncilOther instagram.com/lazo4council Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? I’ve learned of the disastrous consequences of inequity on our society. I have also learned of the importanceContinue Reading

Basic Information Democratic Party – incumbent running for Montgomery County Executive Email info@marcelrich.orgWebsite www.marcelrich.orgFacebook @marcelrich4CETwitter @Marc_Elrich Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? Limiting contact is the best way to contain the virus, masking, testing and then vaccines and treatments have combinedContinue Reading

Basic Information Email peter@pjames.usWebsite pjames.us Second Website: http://ccaway.net/Facebook facebook.com/peterjames4usTwitter PeterJamesfor MoCo Editor Note: shortly after posting received an updated version of these responses but haven’t yet updated on website. Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? Probably not a smart thing toContinue Reading

Basic Information Email michaeljfryar@gmail.comWebsite anewdawn4boe.com Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? The impact of school closures on children’s learning and mental health was astounding. That elected officials will ignore clear scientific guidance and guidelines in favor of fear mongeringContinue Reading

Basic Information Democratic Party – running for Montgomery County Council At Large Email Scott@VoteScott.orgWebsite www.VoteScott.orgFacebook facebook.com/GoldbergInMDTwitter @GoldbergInMDOther instagram.com/GoldbergInMD Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? People can look at the same set of facts and information and come with completely different conclusions. EveryoneContinue Reading

Basic Information Democratic Party – running for Montgomery County Executive Email info@hansriemer.comWebsite www.hansriemer.comFacebook facebook.com/hansriemer4Twitter @hansriemer Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? So many lessons! Here’s one: I learned just how valuable community health partnerships can be. Whether nonprofit community clinics orContinue Reading