Councilmember Gabe Albornoz announced Friday morning on X (formerly Twitter) that he is closing his X account.
“After much thought, I’ve decided to step away from this platform and close my account. I look forward to staying connected in other ways, including Facebook, Instagram, email and phone” he wrote on X.
He gave no reason for his decision in the tweet but told MCM, “it was a difficult decision to leave the platform because it has been an effective way to communicate with constituents. However, under its current leadership it has become a harbinger of toxic, dangerous, and misleading information. I now believe the cons outweigh the pros and there are other platforms with more checks and balances.”
After much thought, I've decided to step away from this platform and close my account. I look forward to staying connected in other ways, including Facebook, Instagram, email and phone. You can also subscribe for my newsletter on my website at https://t.co/KQ3fJWvOr7. pic.twitter.com/jGzuATFmwK
— Councilmember Gabe Albornoz (@albornoz_gabe) November 8, 2024
Albornoz has served on the County Council since 2018 first as an at-large member. In 2021, he served as the Council’s President and Chair of the Health and Human Services committee, where he oversaw public health and human services that impact children, adults, and seniors in Montgomery County.
His website describes him as “The son of immigrants, a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, and a devoted husband and father of four— Gabe has dedicated over 23 years to public service advocating for youth, seniors, and all vulnerable populations.”
Albornoz was born at Holy Cross Hospital and is a lifelong resident of Montgomery County. According to his website, his father immigrated from Ecuador, and his mother immigrated from Chile. Albornoz graduated from Walt Whitman High School and received his BA in Communication from the University of Maryland. He earned his MBA from the John Hopkins University by attending night classes.
Albornoz is a graduate of Leadership Montgomery and the Presidential Leadership Scholars program. He was the first Latino to be elected Chair of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee and has served on over 39 boards and appointed commissions at the county, state, and national levels according to the website.
