Pleasantly Surprised
Well, you've surprised me.
I've always known a lot of non-affiliated, independent and Democrat voters read our newsletter. After every issue we get quite a few comments (agreeing, arguing - mostly just venting) but all glad they’re hearing a second point of view. Comments from many non-republicans have been trending.
Thanks for all the comments.
- You’re tired of high taxes.
- You’re tired of one-party government.
- You’re tired of promises never delivered upon.
What do I want you to do? I’d like you to make a different choice. I’d like you to get some diversity of thought, some new ideas and stop the party line voting time, after time, after time.
Look at our candidates – we have great ones.
A woman who's a CPA, hard working mother, a professional and community leader running for County Executive.
A man who's a successful businessman, great communicator, super educated in MoCo and the University of Maryland, community advocate running for County Council.
Superb, energetic candidates who are not infected with the Socialist virus
Many great candidates, hard workers and men and women dedicated to actually holding the line on the never ending tax increases and useless statutes after regulations that one party rule brings (seems like more every year.)
And let's be frank, they're more conservative, with traditional values. Heck, most are former Democrats, most are legal American citizens who started out as immigrants whose families came here because they loved and admired America and wanted to help build it even better. And they’ve been successful at it.
Look at our candidates. Yes, you can pick and choose. You don’t have to go one-party straight down the line. Politics is better with discussion, without single, party line votes on 95% of every issue. As a county native I remember when we had multi-party legislatures – with folks voting on issues according to what each felt was best for their constituents – not just for their political party.
SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES
What's Happening in September
It's a packed, busy Month!
- Sept 21, Yom Kippur
- Sept 22, Central Committee Meeting
- Sept 23, Esther Wells Virtual Meet & Greet
- Sept 25, Leisure World Forum
- Sept 26, MCGOP Open House
- Sep 26 Leisure World Parade
- Sept 29, Wheaton /Silver Spring Republicans Monthly Meeting
- Sept 29, Esther Wells Virtual Meet & Greet
October
- Oct 7, Esther Wells Virtual Meet & Greet
- Oct 10, RWRC Saturday in the Country
- Oct 13, Esther Wells Virtual Meet & Greet
- Oct 14, MCSBA County Exec Candidates' Presentation
- Oct 19, Esther Wells Virtual Meet & Greet
- Oct 22, PWRC Monthly Meeting - WV Sen. Patricia Rucker
- Oct 29, MCFRW Annual Meeting - Mercedes Schlapp
MORE EVENTS HERE
Upcoming Public Hearings
UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS
ACCESS TO COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES
Public hearing: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
Registration deadline: Monday, September 21, at 2:00 p.m.
Proposed 3.3-Mile Bikeway Heads to Public Hearing | The MoCo Show | Patrick Herron | September 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
Virtual Public Hearing: Oct 7, 2026 06:30 PM
Sully Says
First They Seek to Control the Media
History teaches a clear lesson about the power of Government and the dangers of one-party-rule.
First, political leaders seek influence over the media. They do not always begin by censoring articles or ordering reporters to remain silent. Control can start more subtly, through reducing funding, board appointments, regulatory pressure, and the power to reward favorable coverage or punish and defund criticism.
That is why Montgomery County residents should be alarmed by Councilmember Kate Stewart’s Bill 33-26.
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Burtonsville Day
Josephine Salazar (council candidate D5), Dolores Reyes (Register of Wills candidate) with supporters.
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YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS!
Thanks to those who sent in feedback! Here is some of the feedback that we received.
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Another great newsletter!
Energetic, informative breakfast meeting this morning!
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Thank you, Dennis, for your constantly encouraging newsletters! I appreciate your work to bring true conservative values to the attention of your readers. I always share it with friends and neighbors regardless of their political party.
Keep up the good work!
Read moreAbout Volunteering
Dennis Melby
Chairman
Republican Party of Montgomery County, MD
MORE GREAT ADVICE FROM FREDERICK COUNTY
By Marie Melby Elam
It sure is an active and busy time for all of us with the campaigns in full swing.
Looking at the world around us it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the challenges that we face. We see big, complex problems, and we often ask ourselves, “What can one person personally do?”
The answer lives in a single, powerful word - Volunteerism.
Volunteerism is the ultimate form of personal responsibility. It is the decision to stop waiting for someone else to fix a problem, and instead, to step up and fix it ourselves.
Whether it is feeding the hungry, mentoring and caring for children or cleaning up a local park, volunteering is the glue that holds our community together, It proves that change does not start from the top down; it starts from the ground up, driven by everyday people who care.
But I want to take that idea of volunteerism a step further. I want to talk about a specific, vital form of service that shapes the very future of our society; supporting our political candidates.
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