The Planning, Housing, and Parks (PHP) Committee of Montgomery County Council will hold work sessions to discuss Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-02, titled “Workforce Housing – Development Standards”. This proposed amendment is part of the broader “More Housing N.O.W. (New Options for Workers)” package aimed at expanding affordable housing options within the county. TAKE ACTION

By Amy Waychoff

Further consideration of the proposals have been postponed until June because of deliberations on the budget. This pause provides an excellent opportunity to email the County Council with your objections to the zoning package. With six of eleven members sponsoring or co-sponsoring the proposals, we only need to convince one of these councilmembers to change their position.

For ideas of what to put in your email, HERE is my shortened version of the testimony I presented to the County Council on March 11, 2025.

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It's Republican weather, a great springtime, warm days, fresh air, flowers blooming and a great sense of optimism in the air! I welcome all the folks signing up for our events, our newsletters and petitions. We were able to cross the threshold and become the majority party in America once again after a long bit. Here in MoCo it'll take a bit more, but I'm optimistic we can do it.

It's so gratifying to watch the different groups approach our Members, volunteers, door knockers and poll watchers. The first thing is the smile and the realization there are plenty of folks in MoCo who are on their side. The surprising thing is where they come from. So many citizens who are immigrants to America, from Africa, Asia and the Hispanic countries. Folks who came here the right way, were welcomed to our shores and have watched with dismay while so many others didn't - often to prey on their own immigrant communities.

They have come to realize our Party, nationally and locally, has their back. We represent them and are becoming stronger and more effective each day. Yes, it's good to see and we'll keep it up until we build the country back to be the beacon of freedom and prosperity the world longs to see.

You have my word on that.

Reardon "Sully" Sullivan

2025 MCGOP Chair

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By Lori Jaffe

Ever since the November 2024 elections, we have seen new hope rising up. The people we come across seem to have a renewed energy. There’s a new spring in their steps. We think the tide is turning. Could it be that the Left has gone too far? Yes, and common sense is on its way back! You can help make it happen.

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Breakfast with Friends - The Republican Breakfast Club is SOLD OUT for April! We're at capacity and we're looking for a bigger future venue to hold the big group of folks who want to attend. Watch this space!

Public information meetings start April 2, 2025

Think you’ve seen enough change with the various iterations of the affordable housing initiative? Get ready for changes to the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) attendance boundaries. Studies are being conducted now, and changes are coming soon.

Even if you do not have children in the public schools, you like us most likely bought your home based on the quality of the high school that children in your area would attend. These changes WILL impact property values negatively if YOU are NOW assigned to one of the top 4 - 5 County Public Schools but your residence gets reassigned to schools OUT of those top school districts!

Maryland’s financial trajectory has taken a dramatic turn under Governor Wes Moore, shifting from a $5.5 billion surplus in early 2023 to a projected $3.3 billion deficit in 2025. If spending trends continue, the structural deficit could balloon to $6.2 billion by 2030. How did the state find itself in this predicament?

Diane Nash Dillon, a member of the Maryland Board of Elections for Montgomery County, is stepping away from her position to accept a job with the Trump administration  As an Elections board member Ms. Dillon has been a great advocate for election integrity and served not only the Republican party but all the residents of Montgomery County in a very important way. We thank her for her service and wish her well in this important position. Anyone that met Diane knew that she is an untamed ball of energy and support for the Republican platform.

Current Board member Alexander Vincent will move up from his position as alternate member. The Montgomery County Republican Central committee will interview candidates for his replacement and make a recommendation to Governor Moore for his appointment.