Meet ‘The Six’ New Women Councilmembers
In what was a historic election for the county and the County Council, six women were elected to serve the now 11-member legislative body for the next four years. They… Read More
Laurie-Anne Sayles
Council At-Large Candidate Laurie-Anne Sayles on Verge of Being Part of Historic Majority
Former Gaithersburg City councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles (D) is on the verge of becoming part of a historic majority on the Montgomery County Council. Six women including Sayles (out of 11… Read More
Candidatas Demócratas Esperan un Concejo de Mayoría Femenina
Las seis candidatas demócratas al Concejo del Condado de Montgomery se unieron en solidaridad el martes, durante una reunión del Club Demócrata de Mujeres, en Kensington. Si las seis ganan… Read More
Democratic Candidates Hoping for Female-Majority County Council
The six female Democratic candidates for Montgomery County Council joined together in solidarity Tuesday night during a Women’s Democratic Club meeting in Kensington. If all six win in the November… Read More
‘Better Access to the Ballot Should Be Priority,’ Sayles Says of Electronic Ballot Confusion
After learning a voter had trouble finding her name on an electronic ballot, Montgomery County Council at-large candidate and former Gaithersburg City Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles told myMCM on Thursday that… Read More
Candidates Sayles, Pope Claim Digital Ballots Present Potential Disadvantage in Council Races
The races for county council seats are underway and residents have spent the past week casting early votes prior to the upcoming July 19 primary. But as voting ensues, questions… Read More
July 19 Primary County Council Candidates
Veteran news anchor/reporter Chris Gordon hosts the County Council Candidates show which recently aired on Montgomery Community Media. Seven district councilmembers will be elected during the mid-term election. In addition,… Read More
With Filing Deadline Passed, Election Campaigning Heating Up
The election picture shifted April 15 when the 9 p.m. candidate filing deadline was reached even though local and state candidates have been knocking on doors for weeks now, and… Read More
Council At Large Candidates Discuss Housing, Crime, Taxes at Tuesday Night Forum
Five of the six Montgomery County Council At Large candidates shared their views on housing, crime, public transportation and taxes during a forum Tuesday night sponsored by the District 20… Read More
Gaithersburg Announces Unofficial Election Results; Ashman Reelected Mayor
The City of Gaithersburg has announced the unofficial results for its municipal election for mayor and two council member seats. The races show that incumbent Jud Ashman will be reelected… Read More
Gaithersburg Rechaza Petición de Convertir la Oficina de Identity en Propiedad Histórica
El Ayuntamiento de Gaithersburg votó por unanimidad para rechazar una petición de la Comisión del Distrito Histórico (HDC) de la ciudad, el lunes por la noche. La petición habría allanado… Read More
Gaithersburg Nonprofit Focused on Latino and Underserved Youth Fights Historic Designation
The Gaithersburg City Council voted unanimously to deny a petition from the city’s Historic District Commission (HDC) Monday evening. The petition would have paved the way to designate 414 East… Read More