Issues
Fighting for the Montgomery Promise
No matter who you are or where you come from, you can succeed here. As County Executive, Will Jawando will put working families first—not special interests.
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Too many families are struggling to make ends meet. Childcare costs are crushing. Groceries and bills keep rising. The system isn’t working for working people.
We will:
- Ensure no family goes hungry by expanding food assistance and community resources
- Fight for affordable childcare so parents can work without going broke
- Prioritize healthcare and social services to keep our communities strong
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We need good jobs and a thriving local economy—but growth should benefit our residents, not just big corporations.
We will:
- Double down on our strengths as the nation’s 3rd largest biotech hub
- Build a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment facility to create jobs and attract visitors
- Ensure local hiring on county projects so our tax dollars create jobs for our neighbors
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Class sizes are too big. School buildings are crumbling. We’re not doing enough to support special education, mental health, and our educators.
We will:
- Fully fund our schools—smaller classes, more counselors, modernized buildings
- Expand Pre-K so every child starts ready to learn
- Fix crumbling school infrastructure—no kid should learn in a building with broken HVAC
- Support and retain great teachers by addressing housing costs and working conditions
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Climate change is real, and our tree canopy, parks, and green spaces are under pressure from development. We need bold action.
We will:
- Led passage of Maryland’s first building decarbonization law
- Partnered with the Biden Administration to bring SolarAPP+ to Montgomery County, making it faster and easier to install solar
- Secured a strong no-net-loss forest conservation policy
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Trump’s attacks on federal workers are devastating Montgomery County families. Thousands of our neighbors have been fired or face uncertainty.
We will:
- Keep fighting to retain federal talent here in Montgomery County
- Expand support services for families affected by layoffs
- Use every tool we have to push back against illegal firings
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Too often, special interests and big money drown out the voices of regular residents. We need accountability and transparency.
We will:
- Fully fund the Office of People’s Counsel so residents have real representation in land-use decisions
- Expand the authority of the Inspector General
- Ensure your voice is heard before decisions are made, not after
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Housing costs are out of control. Young families can’t afford to buy. Families are struggling to make ends meet. Seniors are being priced out of the communities they built.
We will:
- Build truly affordable housing near Metro and transit—not just luxury apartments
- Protect families from displacement
- Help seniors age in place with dignity
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Trump’s mass deportation agenda is tearing families apart and spreading fear through our communities. Montgomery County must be a safe place for everyone.
We Will:
- Protect our immigrant neighbors from Trump’s attacks
- Expand legal defense resources for families facing deportation
- Ensure schools remain safe spaces for all children
- Make sure every resident can access county services with dignity
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Our roads are crumbling. Water and sewer systems are aging. Development keeps getting approved without the infrastructure to support it.
We will:
- Ensure infrastructure keeps pace with growth—no more approving development without capacity
- Resurface our aging roads
- Fix water and sewer systems before they fail
- Expand broadband access so every family can get online
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Too often, powerful developers get their way while residents are left dealing with the consequences. Planning decisions happen without meaningful community input.
We will:
- Make sure your voice is heard before decisions are made, not after
- Deliver community-led planning—not top-down mandates
- Fully fund the Office of People’s Counsel
- Strengthen community voice in all planning decisions
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Everyone deserves to feel safe. That means both effective policing and addressing the root causes of crime—while ensuring accountability and fairness.
We will:
- Invest in root-cause solutions—mental health services, youth programs, housing stability
- Ensure fair, transparent policing where every resident is treated with dignity
- Support both accountability and the resources officers need to serve our communities
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90% of Montgomery County businesses are small businesses—but too often, government overlooks them while opportunities go to big corporations and out-of-county firms.
We will:
- Put small and local businesses first
- Expand access to county contracts for local entrepreneurs
- Increase hands-on technical assistance navigating county programs
- Strengthen programs for minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses
- Secure access to local capital for businesses ready to grow
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We need to shake up the status quo.
We will:
• Expand guaranteed income based on MoCo BOOST’s proven success
• Implement Baby Bonds so every child starts adulthood with real resources
• Keep pioneering evidence-based policies that invest in people