By Adam Pagnucco. Recently, I reported that Council Member Laurie-Anne Sayles left town for a week during one of the county council’s most critical periods of working on the budget. …
Hans Riemer
Guest column by former Councilmember Hans Riemer. Don’t shut down kids’ access to sports and physical activity. That’s what’s at stake as the Montgomery County Council prepares to vote on…
The Comeback Kids
By Adam Pagnucco. When you’re sizing up election races, some factors naturally rise to the top: incumbency, money, endorsements, candidate work ethic and more. Here is an important one that…
Riemer Endorses Friedson for Executive
By Adam Pagnucco. Former Council Member Hans Riemer has endorsed Council Member Andrew Friedson for county executive. Other than Ike Leggett, endorsements from former elected officials usually don’t mean much. …
By Adam Pagnucco. Former County Council Member Hans Riemer is by far the most prominent of five applicants to be the next chair of the planning board. With no one…
Planning Board Applicant List Released
By Adam Pagnucco. The county council has just released the latest list of applicants for seats on the planning board. One of the two seats available is the chair, which…
Hans Riemer: Cast Vote Data
By Adam Pagnucco. This is the third in a series from cast vote data on the Montgomery County Democratic primary. Let’s look at voters for Hans Riemer, who finished third…
The County Executive Primary, Conclusion
By Adam Pagnucco. One of the most consequential executive primaries in Montgomery County history is over. What now? Smart politicians who win tough races are magnanimous in victory, acting graciously…
The County Executive Primary, Part Eight
By Adam Pagnucco. It’s time for a crazy thought. Here goes: Did the Washington Post help Marc Elrich get reelected? I can just hear you now. “I have been reading…
The County Executive Primary, Part Seven
By Adam Pagnucco. Council Member Hans Riemer was never going to win this race for the reasons I outlined in Part Three. But he did get 28,193 votes, which were…
