REALTORS AGAINST REPUBLICANS?
The local REALTORS Association (GCAAR) has come out against Republican candidates for public office. If you know my background you know I served as President of GCAAR in 2008 – I was surprised, disappointed and outraged by their decision.
They allege that as Republicans we’re anti-gay, anti-trans and virtually a hate group. Nothing can be farther from the truth.
- As a GCAAR leader I testified in Rockville before the County Council to add gays as a protected class in housing…and it passed.
- As a GCAAR leader I testified in Annapolis before the State Legislature to add gays to state law too as a protected class in housing…and it passed.
- Before gays could legally marry I asked the GCAAR board to add staffers' gay partners to insurance policies so they could get health benefits and death benefits…and it failed.
Sound like an anti-gay stance? No.
Obviously, as a local trade group (or professional organization) their membership tracks with partisan voting patterns…more Democrat than Republican, I get that. But I think their leadership and their hired staff have become extremists of the left and Democrat partisans over the years, and I’m ashamed at their underhandedness. They’ve asked all Republican candidates to disavow the Republican Party if they’d like to be considered for endorsement by GCAAR.
The REALTORS also take issue with our criticism of the “Trans” community. See what we’ve consistently noted HERE. We stand with the hundreds of protesters in Rockville who were not allowed to attend the School Board hearing regarding the mandatory reading of books advocating for a transgender lifestyle to underage kids in public school. They further advocate for keeping gender confusion in kids from their parents and allowing kids to use the restroom of their choice, leaving girls vulnerable to boys watching them in their bathrooms – and not informing parents of their kids' choice of gender while at school. That’s a parent’s right – not a public school’s right to keep secrets from guardians. We stand with the parents, and we stand with the Supreme Court's Montgomery County ruling in Mahmoud vs. Taylor.
Another hat I've worn? Member of the Board of Directors at the former Chestnut Lodge Psychiatric Hospital in Rockville. If you think "transgenderism" - those suffering from gender dysphoria, is settled theory you're mistaken. Saying you're something and making others agree with it is not universally accepted by any means.
As GCAAR Realtor President I made sure to be non-partisan, bi-partisan. I even got hassled by Republican members for authorizing a $5,000 gratuity to James Carville to speak at a Realtors event, to make sure both sides were always heard. That's why I'm so disappointed they've veered so far to the Left.
Let me be clear. We are not anti-gay. Just a few weeks ago I wrote about a soon to be former Council Member who asked for votes for, among other reasons, he was a gay Jew. READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE
SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES
What's Happening in September
It's a packed, busy Month!
- Sept 7, Labor Day Holiday
- Sept 7, Kensington Labor Day Parade
- Sept 7, Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade
- Sept 8, Mid MoCo Muster
- Sept 9, Leisure World Republican Club-Esther Wells
- Sept 9-10 GOP Mid-Term Convention Dallas
- Sept 10, Kirk Assassination 1 Year
- Sept 11, 9/11 25 Years
- Sept 11, Rosh Hashanah
- Sept 12, MCGOP Open House
- Sept 12, Coffee with the Chairman/ Charlie Kirk memorial
- Sept 13. RWRC Bank the Vote
- Sept 14, Breakfast Club
- Sept 14, Back The Blue (Gaithersburg)
- Sept 14, Housing Affordability Forum - Maldonado Fundraiser
- Sept 14, MoCo YR Trivia Night
- Sept 17, CCWRC Happy Hour
- Sept 17, Fundraiser - Wells, Hingston, Sullivan
- Sept 18, UARE Ice Cream Social
- Sept 19, MCGOP Open House
- Sept 19, Poolesville Day – MCGOP Booth, LD15 Booth, RWRC Booth
- Sept 19, Burtonsville Day
- Sept 19, Heat for Heroes - MoCo Police Foundation
- Sept 19, UMRWC Monthly Meeting - Brenda Diaz
- Sept 19, Meister & Riley Meet & Greet
- Sept 19, Mofor & Rhoda Picnic Fun-raiser
- Sept 21, Yom Kippur
- Sept 22, Central Committee Meeting
- Sept 25, Leisure World Forum
- Sept 26, MCGOP Open House
- Sep 26 Leisure World Parade
- Sept 29, Wheaton /Silver Spring Republicans Monthly Meeting
October
- Oct 10, RWRC Saturday in the Country
- Oct 14, MCSBA County Exec Candidates' Presentation
- October 29, MCFRW Annual Meeting - Mercedes Schlapp
MORE EVENTS HERE
Remembrance of 9-11 and Charlie Kirk
REMEMBRANCE OF 9/11 AND CHARLIE KIRK
At a special Coffee with the Chairman, join us for two very special anniversaries. We'll talk about the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk to an assassin's bullet in front of a college crowd - and the loss of close to 3,000 Americans at the World Trade Center in New York City, Pennsylvania and Washington DC. Come hear our special guests and add your own thoughts to our remembrance.
Saturday, September 12 from Noon to 1:30 upstairs at MCGOP Headquarters.
We'll hear Comments from:
MCGOP Chairman Dennis Melby
MCGOP General Counsel Chris Burnett
Potomac Women's Republican Club 2nd Vice President Mary Beth Albertini
-and others.
Breakfast Club
Sign Up for the Breakfast Club - September 14 at 8:00 AM
Please arrive at 8am and place your order.
The meeting will start at 8:30 am.
Successful Non-partisan Leadership
Rockville City Councilman Adam Van Grack is an attorney by trade he's become a popular Councilmember because he tends to listen to all sides, invites dialog and debate - and tends to make decisions without partisanship - even though he's a registered Democrat. (Both parties should learn to do that) He'll give a brief rundown of his take on Rockville issues, interests and the future of bi-partisan progress for the city, county and country.
We'll ask about Wootton High School and the controversy about the Reflecting Pool in DC.
Featuring MCGOP Emcee Dennis Melby and other guests.
Location: IHOP, 775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
Due to limited space, RSVP to Lori Jaffe at [email protected] by Friday, September 11.
Sully Says
Andrew Friedson had it right, noting that County spending has risen by 44% over the past eight years, stating “We cannot have tax increases as the annual solution to every fiscal challenge.”
During the last budget cycle, the County Council voted to raise our taxes, eliminate the income tax offset credit, leave us with a $300 million-dollar spending deficit for next year, and do little to fix our $3 billion dollar repair bill for our schools. But they still find the money to build 20 miles of bike lanes…
Read moreWHY I AM EXCITED TO ATTEND THE RNC MIDTERM CONVENTION IN DALLAS
By Brigitta Mullican
I am deeply honored and excited to attend the 2026 Midterm National Republican Convention in Dallas, Texas, and to represent the Montgomery County Republican Party. I also had the honor of attending the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where I represented Montgomery County as a delegate.
This is more than simply attending a political convention for me. It is personal.
I came to America with my parents when I was seven years old. As I grew older, I began to understand why my parents made the difficult decision to leave their homeland and come to America. They were seeking something they believed was worth sacrificing for, the freedom and opportunities that America could provide.
I became a U.S. citizen when I was 18 years old in high school, and I am incredibly proud to call America my home. I know what a privilege it is to live in this country. I do not take our freedoms, our Constitution, or the opportunities America provides for granted.
Leisure World Republicans
Leisure World Republican Club
Republican Club - Esther Wells, Candidate for Montgomery County Executive
On September 9 @ 7PM in Clubhouse 1, Esther Wells for Montgomery County Executive
Esther Wells will lead with measurable goals, fiscal stewardship, and transparent government—centered on affordability, accountability and private sector growth. A CPA, professional, President of the Montgomery County Taxpayers League and parent, Esther brings enthusiasm, hard work and community support to the County Executive position.
We'll also have comments from County Council candidate Sully Sullivan and Rabbi Peter Tarlow about 9/11 and the anniversary of the Charlie Kirk assassination.
Dennis Melby of the Republican Party will emcee the event.
- October 14 returning to afternoon meetings at 1:30 PM we invite Brenda Diaz, candidate for MCPS School Board.
- Tuesday, November 3 is Election Day.
We welcome everyone to our meetings for respectful dialogue and delicious refreshments. We are accepting donations for our Communication Fund as well as memberships ($15.00/yr) for October 2026-2027 payable to RCLW Box 12293 Silver Spring, MD 20908. Questions can be directed to Maria Dudish at [email protected].
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Can you please dig into the decision: Montgomery county police do not have sobriety check points anymore. I am curious if it has to do with quite a few (understatement ) of the impaired drivers are illegals and then they would have to put them into the legal system AGAIN! It’s maddening that so many illegals drive without license and drive impaired. You would be surprised at the amount of people drinking during their work day and driving around here in Montgomery County. They get into accidents, then they go the ER , they get admitted so they can get Medicaid if they are uninsured so the hospital can get reimbursed and then back out they go !!
Nobody knows this! Our tax dollars are paying their bills and they are taking up beds in our already crowded hospitals. Can you address this?