Press Releases
Joint Statement with Del. Mark Fisher on Democratic Hypocrisy regarding HB 655
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Joint Statement of
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Rockville, MD -- The Montgomery County Republican Central Committee, on behalf of over 105,000 Montgomery County Republicans, wholeheartedly applauds Delegate Mark Fisher (R-Calvert County) for exposing the hypocrisy of our Democratic elected officials in both Annapolis and on the Montgomery County Council, during the debate over House Bill 655.
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Statement on Today's Violence at The Capitol Sent
Statement from MCRCC Chairman Reardon Sullivan:
Today's rioting and violence in our nation's capital is an absolutely devastating development during a time of historic upheaval and unrest.
Marc Elrich's Secret Tax Hike
Rockville, MD -- Since 2008, the "Ficker Amendment" to the County Charter has protected property owners in Montgomery County from all but unanimous property tax hikes by the County Council.
Silent Tax Hike – Montgomery County Council sneaking in a 4.5% property tax increase
Rockville, MD -- At a time when unemployment claims in Montgomery County have increased by 4,717% since the first week of March, our County Council has agreed with County Executive Elrich to give notice that they are “considering” an increase in the property tax rate “4.5% higher than the constant yield tax rate [which] will generate $62,978,926 in additional property tax revenues.”
The High Cost of Political Theatre
Rockville, MD -- This July, County Executive Mark Elrich proudly announced the most restrictive policy on non-cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the D.C. metro area. At the time, I said that this was a “political stunt all about opposing a President he hates, even at the risk of the safety of Montgomery County residents." Sadly, Mr. Elrich has taken every opportunity since to prove me right.
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County Ex Elrich's Decision Makes MoCo Less Safe
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County Executive Elrich's Political Stunt Makes MoCo Less Safe
The Montgomery County Republican Party believes County Executive Elrich has just made the County less safe by issuing an executive order yesterday preventing county agencies from cooperating with ICE.
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New LD 20 Central Committee Members Elected from Silver Spring
Last evening, the Montgomery County Republican Central Committee (MCRCC) elected Joel Keralis and Matthew Johnson to serve as party central committee members representing Maryland’s Legislative District 20 (Silver Spring).
Montgomery County Council selects Kathy Gugulis and Christopher Danley to serve on the County Charter Review Commission for 2020
Every two years, the County Charter Review Commission (CRC) completes a review and report suggesting potential Charter amendments.