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Bad News for Sheriff Max Uy - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Sheriff Max Uy, who is facing an effort by MCGEO to replace him with challenger Will Milam, has encountered a new problem...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/26/bad-news-for-sheriff-max-uy/
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Will MoCo Keep Funding the Maryland Israel Development Center? - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Former Delegate Saqib Ali, who represented District 39 from 2007 through 2011, is deeply involved in an effort to convince Montgomery County...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/25/will-moco-keep-funding-the-maryland-israel-development-center/
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On Public Financing, Part Six: Local Geography - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. In Parts Four and Five, we examined contributions to publicly financed candidates by region. Today, let’s look at local areas as defined...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/24/on-public-financing-part-six-local-geography/
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Glass vs Jawando: Who is Doing a Better Job Raising Money? - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Council Members Evan Glass and Will Jawando are two of the three top contenders to be the next county executive (along with...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/23/glass-vs-jawando-who-is-doing-a-better-job-raising-money/
3 days ago
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Post Claims 100k Raised, Early Endorsements - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Former Student Member of the Board of Education Matt Post, who announced his campaign for District 14 Delegate on Friday, has claimed...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/22/post-claims-100k-raised-early-endorsements/
4 days ago
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What is Going on in the Sheriff’s Office? - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Other than the county executive race, the hottest race in MoCo might just be for sheriff. First-term incumbent Maxwell Uy faces challenger...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/22/what-is-going-on-in-the-sheriffs-office/
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Matt Post Announces for District 14 Delegate - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Former Student Board of Education Member Matt Post has announced that he is running for Delegate in District 14 following the retirement...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/19/matt-post-announces-for-district-14-delegate/
7 days ago
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More Evidence That Rent Control is Preventing Housing Construction - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. One of the major themes of this site in recent times is that the county’s rent control law, passed in 2023, is...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/19/more-evidence-that-rent-control-is-preventing-housing-construction/
7 days ago
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Amar Mukunda Announces Run for District 39 Delegate - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Gaithersburg resident and U.S. Army Reserve member Amar Mukunda has announced his run for Delegate in District 39. He recently worked at...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/18/amar-mukunda-announces-run-for-district-39-delegate/
8 days ago
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Taylor Revokes an NDA - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Back in May, I revealed that MCPS had been using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to protect information distributed in some of its activities. At...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/18/taylor-revokes-an-nda/
8 days ago
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How MoCo Has Changed Since 2000 - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. One of my favorite offices in county government is the county council’s Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO). Staffed by ace analysts, it...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/18/how-moco-has-changed-since-2000/
8 days ago
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Employees Cast Vote of No Confidence in Sheriff Maxwell Uy - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO, which represents employees of the Sheriff’s Office, called a press conference today to announce that nearly 80 percent...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/17/employees-cast-vote-of-no-confidence-in-sheriff-maxwell-uy/
9 days ago
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Delegate Pamela Queen is Not Running for Reelection - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. District 14 Delegate Pamela Queen, who was first appointed to the House of Delegates in 2016 and subsequently elected in 2018 and...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/17/delegate-pamela-queen-is-not-running-for-reelection/
9 days ago
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My Take on the Banner Poll - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. The Banner began its coverage of Montgomery County with a bang yesterday, releasing the results of an exclusive poll by OpinionWorks LLC. ...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/17/my-take-on-the-banner-poll/
9 days ago
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More on the Banner in MoCo - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Yesterday, I reported that the Banner was launching its MoCo coverage today. At the same time, Zuri Berry, the Banner’s Executive Editor...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/16/more-on-the-banner-in-moco/
10 days ago
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Karla Silvestre Announces Run for Council At-Large - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Board of Education Member Karla Silvestre has announced her run for a county council at-large seat. Silvestre was first elected to an...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/16/karla-silvestre-announces-run-for-council-at-large/
10 days ago
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Milam Announces First Wave of Endorsements for Sheriff - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Will Milam, a Poolesville resident and former Chief Assistant Sheriff in Prince George’s County, has released his first wave of endorsements in...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/16/milam-announces-first-wave-of-endorsements-for-sheriff/
10 days ago
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The Banner is Launching MoCo Coverage Tomorrow - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. In prior posts, I have discussed the Banner’s plans to open an office in Montgomery County and shared details about some of...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/15/the-banner-is-launching-moco-coverage-tomorrow/
11 days ago
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Gabe Albornoz is Not Running for Reelection - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Council Member Gabe Albornoz, who is finishing his second term in one of the council’s four at-large seats, has announced that he...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/15/gabe-albornoz-is-not-running-for-reelection/
11 days ago
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How to Stop Housing Construction - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Blunt as ever, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich recently told a meeting of the District 18 Breakfast Club that the county’s affordable housing...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/15/how-to-stop-housing-construction/
11 days ago
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Debbie Spielberg Announces for Council District 1 - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. As I have previously reported, Debbie Spielberg – who is one of County Executive Marc Elrich’s special assistants – is running for...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/12/debbie-spielberg-announces-for-council-district-1/
14 days ago
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ICE Activity Near Eastern Middle School - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Recently, reports have been circulating in social media about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Montgomery County. Most of these...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/12/ice-activity-near-eastern-middle-school/
14 days ago
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Is Gus Bauman Right? - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Yesterday, an open letter by former Planning Board Chair Gus Bauman caught fire and generated lots of discussion. Some agreed with Bauman’s...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/12/is-gus-bauman-right/
14 days ago
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Yang Claims Qualification for Maximum Public Matching Funds - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Board of Education Member Julie Yang, who is running for the County Council District 1 seat being vacated by county executive candidate...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/11/yang-claims-qualification-for-maximum-public-matching-funds/
15 days ago
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An Open Letter from a Former Planning Board Chair - Montgomery Perspective
Note from Adam Pagnucco: Former Montgomery County Planning Board Chair Gus Bauman sent out the following open letter yesterday. Bauman has been active in county...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/11/an-open-letter-from-a-former-planning-board-chair/
15 days ago
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Elrich Establishes Campaign Committee for Council At-Large - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. As he has previously stated, County Executive Marc Elrich has established a campaign committee to run for a county council at-large seat. ...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/10/elrich-establishes-campaign-committee-for-council-at-large/
16 days ago
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Wes Moore’s Reelection Video - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Today, Governor Wes Moore announced his reelection campaign with a YouTube video. In the video, Moore touts his record, attacks President Donald...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/09/wes-moores-reelection-video/
17 days ago
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On Public Financing, Part Five: District Race Geography - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. In Part Four, we learned that Downcounty residents accounted for the majority of all contributions to publicly financed candidates, as well as...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/09/on-public-financing-part-five-district-race-geography/
17 days ago
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Run Now or Run Later? - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Let’s begin this column with a story from days past. The year was 2010. In April, long-time District 16 Delegate Bill Bronrott...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/08/run-now-or-run-later/
18 days ago
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Top Stories: August 2025 - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Below are the top ten stories on Montgomery Perspective in August 2025, ranked by page views. 1. Beidleman Appeals His Firing 2....
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/05/top-stories-august-2025/
21 days ago
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Change is Coming to Local Media - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. With the 2026 primary election season underway, the local media will be seeing some changes. First up, the Banner should be launching...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/04/change-is-coming-to-local-media/
22 days ago
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Progressive Maryland, Working Families Party Endorse Jawando for Executive - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Yesterday, Progressive Maryland and the Working Families Party endorsed Council Member Will Jawando for county executive. Coming after his endorsement by LIUNA,...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/04/progressive-maryland-working-families-party-endorse-jawando-for-executive/
22 days ago
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Will Milam Announces Campaign Kickoff for Sheriff - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Will Milam, a Poolesville resident who recently retired as the Chief Assistant Sheriff in Prince George’s County, has announced his campaign kickoff...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/03/will-milam-announces-campaign-kickoff-for-sheriff/
23 days ago
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Fifth Time: Acevero Sued for Not Paying Rent - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Delegate Gabe Acevero (D-39) has once again been sued by his landlord for not paying rent. This is the fifth time Acevero...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/03/fifth-time-acevero-sued-for-not-paying-rent/
23 days ago
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The Tenant Lawsuit Against Izola Shaw - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Rockville City Council Member Izola Shaw, who is running for the County Council District 3 seat, is known for her advocacy on...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/09/02/the-tenant-lawsuit-against-izola-shaw/
24 days ago
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On Public Financing, Part Four: Regional Geography - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. The county’s public financing law has one stipulation on geography: contributions from individuals who live in the county are eligible for public...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/08/29/on-public-financing-part-four-regional-geography/
28 days ago
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Izola Shaw’s Campaign Announcement for County Council - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Earlier this month, I reported that Rockville City Council Member Izola Shaw had established a public financing campaign committee to run for...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/08/28/izola-shaws-campaign-announcement-for-county-council/
29 days ago
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On Public Financing, Part Three: Where the Money Comes From - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Part One discussed the origins of public financing in Montgomery County and Part Two laid out how it has been used in...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/08/28/on-public-financing-part-three-where-the-money-comes-from/
29 days ago
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On Public Financing, Part Two: Public vs Traditional Candidates - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Part One laid out the history and basic characteristics of Montgomery County’s public campaign financing system, which was designed by former Council...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/08/27/on-public-financing-part-two-public-vs-traditional-candidates/
about 1 month ago
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Will MoCo Ever Have a Female County Executive? - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Back in 2018, MoCo voters elected a nine-member county council that had one female member: District 4’s Nancy Navarro. That didn’t sit...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/08/26/will-moco-ever-have-a-female-county-executive/
about 1 month ago
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TT Raps! - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor is known for his love of fun videos and he has just released another one to start the...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/08/25/tt-raps/
about 1 month ago
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Kate Stewart is Running for Reelection - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Council Member Kate Stewart, who is finishing her first term representing District 4 after having served as the mayor of Takoma Park,...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/08/25/kate-stewart-is-running-for-reelection/
about 1 month ago
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On Public Financing, Part One: Introduction - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Public financing of county elections is a growing trend in Maryland. Montgomery County was the first to adopt such a system in...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/08/22/on-public-financing-part-one-introduction/
about 1 month ago
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The Popularity of Term Limits in MoCo, Part Four - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. In Part One, we showed that a substantial number of Democratic voters approved reducing term limits for a Democratic county executive. Part...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/08/21/the-popularity-of-term-limits-in-moco-part-four/
about 1 month ago
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The Popularity of Term Limits in MoCo, Part Three - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. In Part One, we showed that a substantial number of Democratic voters approved reducing term limits for a Democratic county executive. Part...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/08/20/the-popularity-of-term-limits-in-moco-part-three/
about 1 month ago
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The Popularity of Term Limits in MoCo, Part Two - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. In Part One, we showed that a substantial number of Democratic voters approved reducing term limits for a Democratic county executive. Now...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/08/19/the-popularity-of-term-limits-in-moco-part-two/
about 1 month ago
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Two Contenders Run for Council District Seats - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Last week, two well-known candidates created campaign committees to run for county council district seats. I expect both of them to be...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/08/18/two-contenders-run-for-council-district-seats/
about 1 month ago
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The Popularity of Term Limits in MoCo, Part One - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Back in November, Montgomery County voters passed a charter amendment reducing term limits for the county executive from three to two. The...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/08/15/the-popularity-of-term-limits-in-moco-part-one/
about 1 month ago
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Drew Morrison Announces for Council District 1 - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Drew Morrison, who once worked for former District 1 Council Member Roger Berliner and is now the Senior Policy Advisor for Planning...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/08/14/drew-morrison-announces-for-council-district-1/
about 1 month ago
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Friedson Announces New Endorsements from Elected Officials - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. A new group of elected officials has endorsed Council Member Andrew Friedson for county executive. They include State’s Attorney John McCarthy, Board...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/08/14/friedson-announces-new-endorsements-from-elected-officials/
about 1 month ago
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