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The latest from Ginny Bixby
As primary looms, Montgomery County candidates agitated over campaign ads
Some candidates have accused their critics of stretching or even subverting the truth in campaign advertisements.
Friedson maintains more than $1 million money lead as Glass, Jawando max out public funds
The two leading county executive candidates relying on the county’s public financing program both recently announced that they’ve hit the maximum in matching funds.
Elections board clears Jawando campaign after allegation of illegal coordination
The complaint had alleged that Will Jawando’s campaign had illegally coordinated with the Working Families Party.
Elrich orders 6-month moratorium on data center permits
Montgomery County residents and officials worry that data centers will increase water and air pollution and raise energy bills.
Weeks before primary, election board launches inquiry into Jawando campaign
The complaint alleges that Jawando’s campaign violated campaign finance laws by coordinating with the Working Families Party, a Brooklyn-based progressive group that backed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Candidates’ polls all show a tight Montgomery County executive race
Each of the council members running for Montgomery County executive has released a poll indicating a close race — and showing himself in the lead.
Before a critical budget debate, one Montgomery County Council member flew to Hawaii
At-large member Laurie-Anne Sayles said her conference attendance benefitted the county.
5 things to know about Montgomery County’s new budget
The Montgomery County Council passed a budget that council President Natali Fani-González called “challenging.”
Water main break shuts down Bradley Boulevard near Bethesda Row
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials have shut down part of Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda due to a water main break Tuesday afternoon.
Montgomery County unions demand investigation into alleged discrimination in human resources department
A former county program director alleges “systemic discrimination against employees with disabilities, particularly disabled veterans and employees seeking reasonable accommodations” during his time with the county’s HR department.
Montgomery County Council passes progressive income tax plan
Income taxes will decrease for residents making $150,000 or less annually. Residents making more than $150,000 will pay a 3.3% income tax — a 0.1% bump.
‘The village is on fire’: School leaders decry potential cuts as council debates tax bumps
Every $10 million reduction roughly translates into 100 fewer full-time positions in the district, the superintendent said.
Elrich blasts council’s proposed progressive tax hike as ‘regressive’
The proposal would raise taxes for higher income earners while lowering them for others, and also eliminate a homeowner tax credit.
Council to consider dueling data center moratoriums
Two county executive candidates have put forward competing bills, creating an unusual competition as the upcoming election impacts council business.
Alsobrooks endorses Jawando for county executive
The senator gives Jawando one of the most high-profile endorsements in the race to date.
Montgomery County Council poised to pass progressive income tax plan
Taxes would increase for higher-income earners and decrease for those making $150,000 or less.
Evan Glass proposes 6-month moratorium on data center permits
If the bill passes, it will apply only to new data center permits. This could impact the planned center in Dickerson that has been at the center of controversy.
Local lawmakers fear Trump will shutter one of the world’s largest workplace giving programs
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin sent a letter signed by 39 other House members urging the preservation of the program.
Jawando decries ad from GOP council candidate as ‘racist’
Will Jawando said a political ad aimed at him is racist. Its creator dismissed the accusation and called the ad humorous.
Sol Gutiérrez switches endorsement from Jawando to Glass
Plus: MoCo delegate gets social media love for Megan Thee Stallion TikTok; more council members’ endorsements in county executive race.
