INSPECTOR GENERAL NEEDED FOR SCHOOLS
By Lori Jaffe
The Montgomery County Taxpayers League (MCTL) has asked the County Council to work with state legislators to establish a dedicated Office of the Inspector General reporting to the Montgomery County School Board. The MCTL has been working tirelessly for nearly 50 years to work, in a non-partisan way, with county officials on the budget and operations. As taxpayers, we need to follow the lead of the MCTL and contact our County Council to encourage them to establish an OIG.
Read moreJEWISH VOTE IMPACT
The Jewish vote is up for grabs, and it may decide the election
By Caroline Glick
Local Republican Leader Appointed to Board of National Federation of Republican Women
NFRW President Julie Harris has appointed Victoria “Vikki” Birkett of Gaithersburg, Maryland to the “Win the White House” Committee, which was established to help elect the Republican nominee, President Donald J. Trump, to the Office of President of the United States. Birkett was also appointed to the “Convention” Committee. READ MORE
MAY REPUBLICAN ORIENTATION GOING STRONG
"We've never seen numbers this big!" said long-time presenter Dan Cuda from our MCGOP Legislative District 15. MCGOP leadership has doubled down on its commitment to the monthly orientation with a new, easy-to-use RSVP button on the MCGOP website for new volunteers. "We know actively getting involved is a big step for many," says Dan. "People want to know what they're getting into and get an introduction to the basics of the political process."
The orientation introduces them to local politics in Montgomery County and Maryland, the confusing set of political districts and offices, and finally the organization of the county, state, and national Republican Party. Finally, they learn the basic tools available to help them identify Republicans in their neighborhood and community.
Orientation is usually the first Saturday of each month. Volunteer HERE. Read more here
WHERE IS THE OVERSIGHT AT MCPS?
By Joan Fidler
Montgomery County has a public school system that is a $3 billion high risk enterprise with 160,000 students and 27,000 staff. What are we as taxpayers and more important, our children getting for this $3+ billion? Where is the oversight? Where are the results? The part time Board of Education has failed miserably. Are there any other Beidleman fiascos hidden in the underbelly of the school system?
Do we really expect 2 FTEs in the County’s IG Office to oversee what appears to be an ungovernable organization? A structural change is the only solution.
Read moreBOARD OF ELECTIONS VISITS CCWRC
Dr. Gilberto Zelaya (center) with Chevy Chase Women's Republican Club members at MCGOP Headquarters
On April 23, Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, Community Engagement/Public Relations Officer for the Montgomery County Board of Elections, provided the CCWRC with an overview of the MCBOE election and poll worker services. He stressed the importance of recruiting Republican poll workers so that the BOE can maintain a fair election process. The BOE especially needs Republican judges and canvassers.
If you're a registered Republican who can serve - even half a day - please send an email to our Secretary, Lori Jaffe at [email protected] with your contact information. We'll pass it on to the Board of Elections with our thanks and the thanks of a grateful community.
FREEDOM TO RAISE YOUR KIDS
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.
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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.’”
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