As an experienced County leader, Andrew’s record of improving quality of life, maximizing tax dollars, growing the local economy, and forging consensus has consistently delivered tangible results to Montgomery County.
With a pragmatic, data-driven approach, he has built broad coalitions to tackle big issues to make Montgomery County more attractive, accessible, and affordable for families and businesses.
Authored the $20 million New J.O.B.S. Initiative, creating the largest economic development package in Montgomery County’s history
Established the nationally recognized $100 million revolving Housing Production Fund to produce 6,000 new housing units and the $50 million Nonprofit Preservation Fund to preserve naturally occurring affordable housing
Co-authored the Montgomery County Green Buildings Now Act, the largest-ever climate investment in county history, and legislation to make Montgomery County’s Green Building tax credits a national model for incentivizing carbon reduction with an emphasis on equity and environmental justice
Authored legislation to provide guaranteed parental leave for county employees and to require lactation rooms in county facilities for working parents
Recognizing the costs to live in Montgomery County continue to rise, Andrew delivered property tax relief to thousands of residents on low and fixed incomes by expanding the Homeowners’ Tax Credit
