Celebrating Lunar New Year 2026: the Year of the Fire Horse! The Fire Horse carries intense energy and ushers in a need for speed, passion, and bold forward movement. Let’s embrace this upcoming year with courage, independence, and decisive action!

Trump’s 1st year in office had the worst job growth this decade, excluding COVID. In that same year, the 1% got a TRILLION dollars in tax cuts, the Trump family got $1.4 BILLION richer, & Americans paid $192 BILLION in tariff-related costs. Working people are getting fleeced.

Of course I had to come to the opening of Flavor Hive in Maryland!!! Right here in Montgomery County. So delicious!

Feeling SO PROUD of our students. I spent the afternoon talking to nearly 100 students from Flower Valley Elementary School in Rockville. They mentioned that they care about having more housing, more sidewalks, more parks for dogs and humans, more jobs, more technology and access to food for all 🤩

Marye Wells-Harley was more than a MC Planning Board colleague; she became my big sister & extraordinary role model. Her public service touched the lives in meaningful ways of everyone who knew her. Montgomery County is a more vibrant community today thanks to Marye’s legacy. I’m going to miss her ❤️

Representing Montgomery County with the Mayors at the State of the State! #marylandstrong

We mourn the passing of Rev. Dr. Ruby Reece Moone, a Civil Rights icon and member of the Montgomery County Human Rights Hall of Fame. A lifelong advocate for equality and education, she worked alongside leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Her legacy of justice and service will never be forgotten

I unequivocally condemn the displays of anti-semitism found at the Shaare Tefilla Congregation today. Anti-semitism has no place in Montgomery County, and I stand in solidarity with my Jewish neighbors. We all have a stake in rooting out hate wherever we find it.

heartbroken by the disturbing shooting at Wootton HS. We wish the individual injured a full recovery. I’m thankful for the immediate response by MC police, Rockville City police and first responders who provided medical care & ensure students/staff were safe. Guns have no place in our schools!

So much LOVE for Puerto Rico! Thank you #BadBunny ❤️Friends, experience the island! This is me a few months ago in Loíza, PR ⬇️🇵🇷 #superBowl

Wonderful time embracing our gorgeous community at the Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association’s annual Lunar New Year Tet Festival.

The first time I ever voted for President was for Barack Obama. So incredibly proud of my President Obama. He and his wife Michelle Obama continue to inspire me with their compassion and grace ❤️ Thank you so much for being such exceptional public servants.

Feeling so empowered at the Women’s Legislative briefing sponsored by the Montgomery County Commission for Women 💃🏻

We will have a snowstorm operations briefing at the County Council session this Tuesday at 1:30pm. You can watch via www.youtube.com/user/100mary...

Today, Secretary Rubio told us that Trump didn't tip off his buddies in the oil & gas industry about his invasion of Venezuela. Trouble is, Trump literally admitted on camera to doing just that. What else are they hiding about this corrupt, illegal operation?

Please adopt a fire hydrant by removing snow and ice from around the hydrant to ensure it is accessible. County crews began plowing primary roads at 4 a.m. Primary streets are cleared first; residential streets follow once snowfall stops. Track progress: montgomerycountymd.gov/snow

This is Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse dedicated to treating veterans. He was just KILLED by ICE.

The Maryland/DC Regional High School Science Bowl is on!! What a thrill was to speak to hundreds of students alongside Dr. Nawal Benmouna, MC's Vice President of STEM and Health Sciences and Interim VP of Workforce Development and Industry Partnerships.

Getting ready to testify on behalf of the Montgomery County Council in support of eliminating 287(g) agreements in Maryland. Let’s take a hard look at what’s unfolding in American cities since immigration crackdowns began. That is not who we are, that is not how we keep communities safe.

💡ICYMI💡 MCDOT's Division of Parking Management is scheduled to begin installation of new LED lights at parking lot 14 and 17 in #WheatonMD. 👷‍♂️The work is scheduled to begin on or about Jan. 21, 2026. ▶️ ow.ly/XT6I50Y0Ujj @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @mcgexec.bsky.social @natalifg.bsky.social

With Habitat for Humanity - Metro Maryland for an interfaith community playhouse build at Bender JCC 💕

Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with passionate performances, remarks and love! Dr. King’s vision of dignity, justice, and unity continues to inspire Montgomery County to continue building a more inclusive and compassionate community.

What an incredible honor to present a proclamation on behalf of the Montgomery County Council to former Councilmember Rose Crenca to celebrate her 100th birthday!

The Montgomery County Council is proud to stand with our Muslim American Community. #MuslimAmericanMonth

Thank you to Manna Food Center, in partnership with Montgomery College, for organzing the “Food In Justice” event this morning honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ❤️

Thanks to CE Elrich for the recommended capital budget for Montgomery County. We will now review short/long term priorities. We must balance investments in capital projects to support schools, housing, economic development, public safety & transportation. Look forward to public hearings on Feb 9&10!

Great day for the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan tour ahead of the Public Hearing on Jan 21st at 7pm at Rocky Hill MS.

At a time when so many big law firms, corporations and universities are caving to Trump’s bullying, we need to celebrate the individual acts of conscience by those who refuse to be complicit in Trump’s lawlessness. We salute you for standing up!

Gorgeous day celebrating Madam Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk in Annapolis and catching up with outstanding members of the General Assembly!

Great morning with educators and local and state elected officials at the MCEA legislative reception. And thank you for endorsing my re-election to the County Council!

We just had the ribbon cutting and tour of the new agricultural "storefront" located at Junior Achievement of Greater Washington's Finance Park at Thomas Edison HS in Wheaton. This Finance Park is Junior Achievement's capstone program for personal financial planning and career exploration.

Great day celebrating the grand opening of M&T Bank’s Kensington Crossing Branch!

Bravo to Charlie, mom and Einstein HS! “Einstein is a school that’s got a real culture of ‘yes.’ And they give students a lot of opportunities to try things and express themselves.” wtop.com/montgomery-c...

Los fuegos artificiales son ilegales es el condado. Fire works are illegal in Montgomery County.

On Sunday, joined Montgomery County residents to learn more about the Trust Act to protect immigrants in our neighborhoods. Then, watched them play soccer! 🤩⚽️⚽️⚽️ We will continue to build strong and engaged communities in Montgomery!

Volunteering at the Christmas and Kwanzaa Senior Luncheon with the Lincoln Park Historical Foundation ❤️

Rep. McClain Delaney said "she’d heard from constituents who encouraged her to support the bill." I personally called her office and told her NOT to vote for Laken Riley Act. She did anyway. I then emailed her pointing out my disappointment for her misguided vote. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

Backstage and ON STAGE! with artistic director Jackeline Akhmedova and the ballarinas from Akhmedova Ballet Academy as they prepare to perform the Nutcraker! Love the arts!

I feel this immense honor of knowing the Díaz family. They came from Venezuela years ago & had 2 children Melanie &Cesar. In a tragic incident, Melanie was found unconscious during massive fire in SS. The family took tragedy into fire safety advocacy&gifted smoke safety hoods to protect fire victims

Stopped by John F. Kennedy High School in Glenmont to congratulate and give County Citations to the talented students who earned national recognition this year, taking home two Student Production Awards from the Emmy Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. So Proud!

I’m very grateful for the incredible partnership we in Montgomery County have with our State Delegation. Thank you Delegate Jared Solomon, Jeff Waldstreicher, Emily Shetty and Del. Aaron Kaufman! bethesdamagazine.com/2025/12/18/t...

I am thrilled to congratulate my dear friend, Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk, on her election as Speaker of the House. So proud!!

At the Maryland House of Delegates waiting for the big announcement! #HouseSpeaker

Want to try delicious Peruvian food? Come to AZU Peruvian Cuisine in Rockville on Hungerford Drive! I met the owner a while back as she was part of the Cooking Entrepreneurship Program hosted by WorkSource Montgomery. Now she has a gorgeous restaurant with outstanding food!

Another accomplished milestone for AfriThrive: They just got a refrigerated fleet to keep their fresh food safe for distribution. So happy to live in a county that fully supports these vital efforts!

Celebrating 25 years of the Montgomery County MinorityLeguslative Breakfast! #SmallBusiness

On Friday, ahead of Hanukkah, I joined Rabbi Evan Krame at The Jewish Studio alongside a splendid panel of women elected officials: Sen. Cheryl C. Kagan and Delegate Lily Qi to discuss coalition building towards a better future for all. I love Montgomery County so much!!!

Unveiling our newest mural in Wheaton! Artist Lilian Blom did a wonderful job with the community ❤️

Congratulating the Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service Recruit Class #57!