Leisure World resident and Democratic Party activist Paul Bessel sent us the following guest blog about last week’s County Council At-Large forum, which the Gazette characterized as an all-out attack…
Council At-Large
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The four County Council at-large incumbents – Marc Elrich, Nancy Floreen, George Leventhal and Duchy Trachtenberg – have struck a non-aggression pact for the remainder of the election season. While…
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County Council At-Large candidate Becky Wagner has delivered the toughest criticism to date by any challenger of the incumbents’ budget policies. Following is an email she sent to her list.Borrowing…
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The Politics of Union Bashing
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Council Member Duchy Trachtenberg is introducing a new bill that would mandate a two-tier disability program for non-school employees other than fire fighters (who bargained one years ago), which is…
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Something’s Going On
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The Montgomery County chapter of the National Organization for Women (MCNOW) has perhaps the most relaxed endorsement procedure in the county. All you have to do is fill out the…
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George “Ol’ Blue Eyes” Leventhal
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The award for funniest answer on a questionnaire goes to at-large Council Member George Leventhal, who threw a zinger at MCGEO. The union asked him this question about the budget:…
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Hans Riemer: House Party Movie
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This video is intended to promote Riemer’s upcoming house party schedule.
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Hixson, Feldman Endorse Riemer
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Delegate Sheila Hixson (D-20), Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Delegate Brian Feldman (D-15), Chair of the Montgomery County House Delegation, have endorsed Hans Riemer in the…
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Progressive Maryland has concluded its third and final round of primary endorsements, including its picks for the Montgomery County Council. The council candidates it is supporting are:District 1: Roger BerlinerDistrict…
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Our spy network reports that the Metropolitan Washington AFL-CIO decided its County Council endorsements last night. The news has not been formally released yet, but the word is that the…