By Adam Pagnucco. Previously, we have recognized King Andrew and King Jeff for their conquests on the fundraising battlefield. Is there any royalty among MoCo’s delegates? Let’s start as we…
Politics
By Adam Pagnucco. Ever since Maryland threw off the yoke of the British monarchy, neither the state nor its counties have recognized royalty. That does not stop political pundits looking…
King Andrew
By Adam Pagnucco. The January 2025 campaign finance reports are in, the last before next year’s primary season goes into full swing. Let’s have a look, starting with the county…
By Adam Pagnucco. Two unsuccessful 2022 county council candidates have filed campaign committees to run for council again. Both filings came on January 10 (Friday). The candidates are: Scott Goldberg…
YIMBYs Attack Jawando
By Adam Pagnucco. Note: This post was updated to include comments from former Council Member Hans Riemer and Eric Saul. Council Member Will Jawando stirred up a hornet’s nest with…
By Adam Pagnucco. Council Member Will Jawando, who is the first county council member I know of who has launched a federal PAC, has sent out a blast email claiming…
How Well Did Hogan Do?
By Adam Pagnucco. Former Governor Larry Hogan was undoubtedly the strongest choice by the GOP to run against Democratic nominee Angela Alsobrooks for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by incumbent…
Jawando’s Federal PAC: Asset or Liability?
By Adam Pagnucco. Attainable housing. MCPS. Crime. Impact taxes. Building energy performance standards. Grants. Pending budget issues, some of which will be coming from the state and federal governments. That’s…
Will the Council Let the Milk Spoil?
By Adam Pagnucco. Earlier this week, I wrote about the prospect of a political food fight at the county council originating in its election of a possible county executive candidate…
By Adam Pagnucco. The next year and a half will be a difficult time for the Montgomery County Council. While its heaviest lifts will be the next two budgets, the…