By Adam Pagnucco. In Part Four, we learned that Downcounty residents accounted for the majority of all contributions to publicly financed candidates, as well as candidates for county executive and…
Run Now or Run Later?
By Adam Pagnucco. Let’s begin this column with a story from days past. The year was 2010. In April, long-time District 16 Delegate Bill Bronrott resigned to take a job…
Top Stories: August 2025
By Adam Pagnucco. Below are the top ten stories on Montgomery Perspective in August 2025, ranked by page views. 1. Beidleman Appeals His Firing 2. Two Contenders Run for Council…
Change is Coming to Local Media
By Adam Pagnucco. With the 2026 primary election season underway, the local media will be seeing some changes. First up, the Banner should be launching its Montgomery County coverage soon. …
By Adam Pagnucco. Yesterday, Progressive Maryland and the Working Families Party endorsed Council Member Will Jawando for county executive. Coming after his endorsement by LIUNA, County Executive Marc Elrich and…
By Adam Pagnucco. Will Milam, a Poolesville resident who recently retired as the Chief Assistant Sheriff in Prince George’s County, has announced his campaign kickoff for Montgomery County Sheriff. Milam…
Fifth Time: Acevero Sued for Not Paying Rent
By Adam Pagnucco. Delegate Gabe Acevero (D-39) has once again been sued by his landlord for not paying rent. This is the fifth time Acevero has been sued for non-payment…
The Tenant Lawsuit Against Izola Shaw
By Adam Pagnucco. Rockville City Council Member Izola Shaw, who is running for the County Council District 3 seat, is known for her advocacy on renters’ rights. She is the…
By Adam Pagnucco. The county’s public financing law has one stipulation on geography: contributions from individuals who live in the county are eligible for public matching funds while contributions from…
By Adam Pagnucco. Earlier this month, I reported that Rockville City Council Member Izola Shaw had established a public financing campaign committee to run for Council District 3. Incumbent Sidney…