Andrew Friedson is the Montgomery County District 1 Councilmember, representing the community where he was born and raised. His tireless commitment to enhancing quality of life, growing the local economy, and modernizing local government and his pragmatic, data-driven approach have delivered real results during one of the most challenging periods in County history.
The youngest ever Councilmember upon taking office in December 2018, Andrew hit the ground running in his first year. He spearheaded successful legislation to support businesses by requiring an Economic Impact Statement on all County legislation, to boost quality of life by maintaining pedestrian access around construction sites, and to strengthen fiscal oversight by instituting regular financial reviews of all County spending. Andrew led the effort to add millions in additional funding for affordable housing, restore proposed funding cuts to the County's parks, and increase coverage for emergency mental health counseling. As a result, Andrew was named the Best County Freshman Legislator and “the economic and fiscal center of the Montgomery County Council.”
When the COVID-19 crisis hit in 2020, Andrew was the driving force behind the Public Health Emergency Grant program to support hard-hit small businesses and nonprofits, the Telework Assistance Program to help businesses transition to telework, and the Reopen Montgomery program to aid businesses in safely resuming operations. He worked with his Council colleagues and the County Executive to create, fund, and implement relief programs for childcare providers, renters who lost income during the pandemic, and arts and cultural institutions. The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce named Andrew Legislator of the Year for his immediate and sustained leadership in helping local employers weather the worst period of COVID-19.
Oct 08
Thank you Lt. Governor @arunamiller for joining our community last night for a powerful Evening of Remembrance, Resilience & Hope for a Brighter Future as we marked the one year anniversary of #October7th. Truly grateful for the support and solidarity from you & @iamwesmoore. https://t.co/zqtU2odg0v
Oct 02
With an empty chair and a heavy heart, we join together as a family to begin a new year with new life dynamics — with my wife, without my dad, for the very first time. Acknowledging the magnitude of our loss and our love, L’Shana Tova Tikatevu. To a happy, healthy 5785. ✡️ https://t.co/NfPrRTWf7S
Sep 22
Great event w/ Lt. Gov @arunamiller supporting my friend @CherylKagan appropriately highlighting folk music & a great local distilling business w/ references to @ScrabbleGO and TAB soda while celebrating her work on 911 response, environmental sustainability & animal protection. https://t.co/eiI01T8btI
Sep 19
Great to join our Governor @iamwesmoore and my dear friend Latisha Gassaway-Paul to introduce and support Sen. @Willcsmithjr, a committed patriot and true servant leader, a conscientious chairman and a dedicated legislator. Proud to have him as a partner and to call him a friend. https://t.co/Njp2Nbx1c3
Sep 18
RT @HOCMC: Our exciting Hillandale Gateway housing project announced today would not be possible without our Montgomery County partners! Th…
Sep 01
No words, simply heartbroken. May Hersh’s memory be a blessing as we pray for Rachel, Jon, and the entire Goldberg-Polin family along with the other hostage families who share in their unimaginable agony. #bringthemhome https://t.co/TDSeq1qPty