News Corner

Kristin Mink, Bella Naughty, Marc Elrich

By Lori Jaffe

Marc Elrich doesn’t want us to have the freedom to raise our kids according to our values. We need to take back control over our kids’ future. You can help the Committee for Better Government limit him to two terms, but you must act soon. Ten thousand valid signatures must be gathered by August 2024. (See below).

Our County Executive wants schools to start teaching children during their first five years. He is fully aware of the effect of teaching children at an early age, while they are still vulnerable. “We know the first five years of life are critical to brain development for children. And this sets the foundation for all future learning.” But what will they be taught?

In his “Weekly Update Message on April 12, 2024” (0:26) Elrich extended his gratitude to the Montgomery County House and Senate Delegations for their “dedication in the support of the priorities of the Montgomery County Government and the 1.1 million residents we serve…”

County Executive Elrich has made it clear what his priorities are.

APRIL 30

Our Montgomery County Police deserve our respect, and our gratitude. But while our Police Department shrinks in size, Councilmember Will Jawando continues to set up roadblocks that will make their job more difficult. We have an opportunity to honor our Police Department tomorrow, April 30 (see below).

Police have to make good decisions quickly. There are so many things to think about when making a traffic stop. Seconds matter. Sometimes they don’t even have time to react before they are critically injured or killed. 

Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando seems to take traffic enforcement personally. In 2019, he claimed that police stopped him because of racial profiling. But according to Fox Baltimore, State Police said: "‘Trooper Shu saw a vehicle pass his car, cross the stop line and enter the intersection before stopping. He initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, requesting his license and registration. The driver, Mr. Jawando, explained he had lost his current driver’s license and had requested a duplicate. He gave the trooper his expired driver’s license.’”