I'm honored to announce today that Attorney General Doug Gansler has endorsed my campaign! Read more about Attorney General Gansler's endorsement here: morrisonforcouncil.com/former-attor...
I'm honored to announce today that Attorney General Doug Gansler has endorsed my campaign! Read more about Attorney General Gansler's endorsement here: morrisonforcouncil.com/former-attor...
I am honored to have received Governor Martin O'Malley's endorsement! To celebrate, we're hosting an event at BabyCat Brewery in Bethesda on Thursday, April 9 at 5:30pm. Join us to hear from Governor O'Malley and support a new local business in District 1: actionnetwork.org/events/morri...
I'm honored to announce today that Governor Martin O'Malley has endorsed my campaign! Read more about Governor O'Malley's endorsement here: morrisonforcouncil.com/governor-mar...
Safety in schools is paramount. I support bringing back school resource officers, and I will continue to be an advocate for making sure MCPS is taking all appropriate steps to address school safety issues compassionately and effectively.
A top priority of the County Council is providing the necessary oversight and accountability to ensure our schools are delivering for every student. Watch my latest video to learn more about my plans for MCPS.
Thank you to the Bannockburn Civic Association for hosting a District One Forum today and for everyone who attended! You can watch my responses from the forum here:
Attended the DC Water meeting on Potomac Interceptor. Good Qs from residents, riverkeepers, watersports stakeholders. Need more monitoring, swift efforts for full remediation, and a clear enforcement and rehabilitation plan. This will be a long road. I will be a part of the solution.
When I worked at the Council a decade ago, Metro was in some dark days. I was a champion for getting Metro back on track, and on the Council, Iβll be an advocate to expand access and transit options.
I'm proud to have the support of my friend and District 1 resident Daniel Langenkamp, who has been a leading advocate for making our roads safer. Watch our latest video to learn about the work we've done and what more we can do to ensure everyone can safely drive, walk, bike, and roll.
Building infrastructure cheaply and efficiently is a big challenge, and a lot of times, Montgomery County hasn't gotten it right. In this video, I talk about a time when the County did get it right, and where I was part of the solution: the Great Seneca Transit Network.
Watch my latest video with District 1 resident Nancy Abeles to learn about our work together on the BRT Corridor Advisory Committee and how I'll bring my experience as a consensus-builder to the County Council.
When I worked at the Council, I was the person you called when you needed a tree trimmed or a pothole filled. I know how to run a strong constituent service operation, and Iβll make sure my office gets back to you quickly when you call with a concern.
Iβve heard from many Wootton cluster parents who are deeply concerned about "Option H" and the proposed Wootton High School relocation. I share their concerns about the proposal and how we got here. Read my full statement here:
A deeply shocking and distressing situation today at Wootton High School. I am grateful to our first responders and MCPS faculty. My thoughts are with Wootton students and families affected by this tragedy and I will be continuing to follow the response.
Iβm proud to have the support of District 1 resident and environmental leader Dave Sears. Watch our conversation on smart growth as we talk about how Montgomery County has been a leader on centering growth near transit hubs as we work to balance our need for housing with our environmental footprint.
Watch my latest video to learn more about my work with Councilmember Berliner to make Montgomery County a leader in solar energy, and how Iβll work to continue investing in solar projects that will generate clean energy and lower your energy bills.
One of the last pieces of legislation I drafted at the Council was a bill to create a composting program. Ten years later, we havenβt made progress. On the Council, Iβll work to deliver a composting program and be an advocate for ways Montgomery County can continue its leadership on the environment.
Watch my final clip with Reed Hundt to learn about my role drafting the legislation and working with Montgomery County Councilmembers to pass the bill establishing the Green Bank. On the Council, Iβll continue to be an advocate for the Green Bank and ensuring it has a dedicated stream of revenues.
Watch the latest clip from my conversation with Reed Hundt to learn the origin story of the Montgomery County Green Bank, our initial goals, and what the Green Bank has accomplished 10 years later.
One of my proudest accomplishments working for former District 1 Councilmember Roger Berliner was helping to create the Montgomery County Green Bank. Watch my conversation with co-founder, former chairman, and CEO of the Coalition for Green Capital Reed Hundt to learn more.
I've heard your concerns about the future of our planet and the need for Montgomery County to lead on clean energy. Visit my priorities page to learn about my leadership on these issues and how we can protect our environment and create clean, affordable energy.
This storm has been complex and challenging, but it is disappointing to see school canceled tomorrow and so many issues from the 2016 storm repeated. Read more about how I'll be focused on accountability and improvement in the future:
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I will work to protect important workforce programs, like the automotive tech program at Damascus High School, and make sure students and prospective workers get the training that they need to access good-paying careers.
Learn more at morrisonforcouncil.com/priorities.
When I talk to small business owners, they all say the same thing: It's too hard to open and grow a small business here in Montgomery County. Iβll work to fix that with better coordination, better management, and a customer-first attitude.
Learn more at morrisonforcouncil.com/priorities.
Tuned into @mcdotnow.bsky.social's virtual meeting on the MacArthur Boulevard bikeway and pedestrian safety project tonight.
Trump's cuts have hit District 1 hard. We can fight back by connecting our talented, highly-educated, and motivated workforce with the capital, resources, and support they need to continue their life-saving work.
Learn more at morrisonforcouncil.com/priorities.
To grow good-paying jobs here in Montgomery County, we need leaders who will pick up the phone, learn what our top employers and up-and-coming entrepreneurs need, and deliver.
Learn more at morrisonforcouncil.com/priorities.
With Trumpβs cuts affecting so many of our neighbors, the County Council needs to be focused on creating good-paying jobs. Learn more about my plan to get Montgomery Countyβs economy growing again by reading my latest blog post: morrisonforcouncil.com/growing-good...
The killing of Alex Pretti is a terrible tragedy that never should have happened. ICE must be held accountable for these lawless actions. As Councilmember, I will do everything in my power to fight back against ICEβs reckless operations and protect our community.
As I have spent time listening to you over the past few months, a few key themes have emerged about what youβre looking for from your next Councilmember. On the Council, my work will be focused on five core priorities.
π Learn more at morrisonforcouncil.com/priorities.