I am done with excuses for this kind of behavior: it is unacceptable. We deserve leaders who uplift, not degrade. We deserve a President with humanity and decency. America deserves better than this.
Trump’s post isn’t just offensive – it is a disgrace to the office, our country, and our values. Racism is not a meme. His depiction of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama is vile and full of hate, but it can never erase their legacy of dignity and leadership.
MC 311 is open and ready to help with your winter storm related questions. Call 311 in the County, 240-777-0311, or 711 for MD Relay TTY. Don't call 911 unless there's a fire, you have a medical emergency, or need police immediately.
https://montgomerycountymd.gov/snow/
ICYMI 🚨All MCPS schools and offices are closed Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to inclement weather.
MCPS is operating under Code Red both days as crews continue snow and ice removal.
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Weather Alert:
Metro Bus is experiencing service impacts due to snowy conditions throughout the region. As of 6 a.m., over 100 routes are temporarily suspended or on snow detour.
For the latest updates on a route-by-route basis, visit: wmata.com/snow
All Council and committee meetings originally scheduled for Jan. 26 are canceled due to the winter storm. Each meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. Visit the Council's website for scheduling updates.
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This year’s theme, “Every Kind of People…The Blueprint for Unity,” calls us to embrace acceptance and respect. Each year, we honor his enduring legacy, but we must recommit ourselves every day to the principles he championed — justice, equality, and unity — through both word and deed.
“Let us all hope that the dark clouds of racial prejudice will soon pass away, and that the radiant stars of love and brotherhood will shine upon our great nation.”
This quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continues to resonate today.
…and thoroughly. We cannot allow hate to take root in our county, and we must reaffirm our commitment to fostering dignity, inclusion, and respect for all.
Montgomery County Muslim Council, and my colleagues to condemn this discriminatory language and behavior, and I appreciate the efforts by the Montgomery County Police Department, Montgomery County Public Schools and the Board of Education, and Principal Gregory Miller to respond quickly…
The anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian graffiti at Walt Whitman High School is deeply disturbing and unacceptable. Every student, family, and resident has the right to feel safe at school and in their communities. I stand in solidarity with the statements from CAIR Maryland,…
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The anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian graffiti at Walt Whitman High School is deeply disturbing and unacceptable. Every student, family, and resident has the right to feel safe at school and in their communities.
Thank you also to everyone who submitted written testimony, spoke during the public hearings, or attended in-person or online - your voices guide our work and make our county and community stronger.
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Yesterday was my first full Council session!
The Muslim American Heritage Month Breakfast & Proclamation and the Korean American Day Proclamation were an opportunity to honor each community's history, culture, and tremendous contributions to our community.
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🚨 Health Advisory 🚨
Flu cases are surging in Montgomery County. Health officials recommend masking in healthcare settings, staying home when sick, practicing good hygiene, and getting a flu shot to reduce severe illness.
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I am incredibly honored and humbled to have been appointed to fill the at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council earlier this week.
I am excited to step into this role, and I’m very aware of its great responsibility. Thank you for the support!
Ready to serve. Ready to listen. Ready to work.
