Here’s something we have not seen in twelve years: an at-large council challenger has gone negative against the entire County Council. William O’Neil tried this in 1998 and finished eighth…
Council At-Large
Nancy Floreen’s Second Mailer
Anti-Floreen Activist Speaks Out
On Tuesday, we reported that a civic activist had launched an anonymous campaign to prevent Council President Nancy Floreen from being reelected. That activist subsequently contacted us and has gone…
Duchy Slaps Riemer, Wagner
In an email sent to supporters on Monday, Duchy Trachtenberg’s campaign manager, Woody Brosnan, had this to say about challengers Hans Riemer and Becky Wagner. No, he did not name…
George Leventhal’s First Mailer
Duchy Trachtenberg’s First Mailer
This mailer arrived yesterday. We have three questions. 1. With all of Trachtenberg’s money and consultants, is their best strategy to start sending mail thirteen days before the primary? 2….
Primaries to Watch V, Part Four
By Marc Korman and Adam Pagnucco. Here are races Four and Three!4. District 17 State SenatePrevious Rank: #3 MarcShortly after Adam christened this race the “classiest” in Montgomery County, fireworks…
Following is a policy piece released by council at-large candidate Hans Riemer’s campaign on helping small businesses and pursuing economic growth.##### Hans Riemer will work to reposition Montgomery County as…
MCGEO has announced its endorsements in the County Council and state legislative races in Montgomery, Prince George’s and Frederick Counties. Following is their press release.For Immediate ReleaseAugust 30, 2010 MCGEO…
Local 1664 of the International Association of Fire Fighters has released their endorsements for County Council. We reprint their press release below.September 1, 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:MEDIA CONTACT: John Sparks (240-876-1920)…