Building the Future Together
Montgomery County is the only place I’ve ever called home and I want every family to have the same opportunities to thrive and to benefit from everything that makes Montgomery County such a special place. Last year, home prices in Montgomery County were up 11.2% while wages only grew by 1.7%, and as a result, the numbers show our middle class is shrinking and more families than ever are struggling to get by even before the current assault on our federal workers and contractors which has only exacerbated our challenges. Montgomery County – which used to be the economic engine and regional powerhouse – is getting less affordable and less competitive every day. The path we’re on is simply unsustainable.
Despite our unrivaled talent and limitless potential, our county currently faces unprecedented challenges that require bold, effective executive leadership. From rising housing costs to economic uncertainty, we need an executive who understands these issues and has a proven track record of bringing people together to solve them. As County Executive, I’ll be laser-focused on making Montgomery County more affordable and ensuring that Montgomery County truly works for every family.
Throughout my time on the County Council, I’ve worked alongside neighbors, small business owners, faith leaders, educators, service providers, and first responders to forge consensus on our most difficult issues by finding solutions that benefit everyone. Whether it’s addressing the need for affordable housing, expanding economic opportunities intentionally and inclusively, supporting women and working families, protecting vulnerable communities, or holding the line on tax increases, my approach has always been pragmatic, collaborative, and results-driven.
The strength of Montgomery County lies in our talent and diversity, and the sense of community that we share. We have all the ingredients to be a beacon of light in this dark chapter of our nation’s history by lifting people up, rather than tearing each other down and rejecting the false choice of “us” versus “them.” Despite our current challenges, I know the unmatched promise that Montgomery County represents: a place where every family can afford to live, where opportunity is real for everyone, and where government actually works for the people it serves. I’m running for County Executive to fulfill that potential and ensure that our brightest days are still before us. Together, we can reject the broken politics of division, distraction, and destruction and embrace our values by building a stronger, more inclusive county that works for everyone.
Join us at this defining moment to shape our county’s future together.