TY to Montgomery County Department of Police officers & community members for their swift action that helped safely reunite a missing 8-year-old girl with autism & her family. Their training through the Autism/IDD Outreach Program is making a difference in moments that matter most. ow.ly/1mNR50WfFt3

County Council Vice President Councilmember Will Jawando and Councilmember Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles recently attended a celebration for the passage of Eric's ID Law. The law was recently passed by the state of Maryland and helps to identify people with a non-apparent disability. youtu.be/4q5efTp1cvw

🚨 Big news! Former Ethio Silver Spring Soccer Team is now Rise Youth Development — a new name, same powerful mission! Montgomery County leaders Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) & Will Jawando encouraged parents to stay engaged & lead by example in civic life.

We passed in #RentStabilization in Montgomery County because it was the right thing to do — our friends in Rockville deserve the same protections. Progressive Maryland @CASAforAll Councilmember Izola Shaw SEIU 500

Trump & Musk recklessly fired thousands of our residents from their federal jobs. My bill creates a hiring preference to protect those displaced public servants & keep their talents in our community.

Always a blessing to break bread with my brothers from the Monument Chapter at their "Better Health" fish fry 🤙🏾 @IUL1906 #AlphaPhiAlpha

Montgomery County (MD) DOT – Ride On buses are now 100% FREE in MoCo! Huge win for working families: most riders earn <$50K. 🚏 But transit equity doesn’t stop at fares. We need fast, reliable service to truly deliver for our communities. Let’s keep pushing! washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…

Montgomery County (MD) DOT – Ride On buses are now 100% FREE in MoCo! Huge win for working families: most riders earn less than $50K/yr. 🚏 Transit equity doesn’t stop at fares. We need fast, reliable service to truly deliver for our communities. wapo.st/45XRKJE

A real double-header! Loved celebrating at CongoFest this weekend with the Congolese Community of Metropolitan Washington. Followed it up with a visit to Prathertown Heritage Day, connecting with bright Summer Rise students. So much gratitude for our vibrant community.

MoCo is home to one of the largest concentrations of #FederalWorkers in the nation. We cannot allow their livelihoods to become collateral damage in Trump's political power grab. That's why I introduced Expedited Bill 10-25 🧵: buff.ly/VRhSDWP

Amid a torrent of federal layoffs, there's a unique plan in Montgomery County, Maryland, which is home to tens of thousands of federal workers The county is expected to pass legislation tomorrow to give laid-off feds a "hiring preference" for work in the county government

Thrilled to share that this morning, the County Council UNANIMOUSLY passed my bill establishing a hiring preference for our amazing #FederalWorkers in the county who have been wrongfully fired by the Trump administration.

5 years ago, we lost Congressman John Lewis. He taught us to make good trouble against injustice. Now, facing brazen civil rights rollbacks, his lesson rings louder. Join #GoodTroubleLivesOn events today, including 12 in MoCo. Find one at goodtroubleliveson.org.

What an incredible morning celebrating community and fitness in Burtonsville! So proud of this all-star team: Jason Miskiri, David Vanterpool, and Myron Flowers-for their dedication to giving back. Excited to get some reps in with @domainfitdmv 💪🏾

I'm heading to the NIH Visitor Center from 4-6 PM today to unapologetically STAND UP for our NIH workers! The signers of the Bethesda Declaration need our unwavering support. Let's send a clear message. RSVP & details: buff.ly/3g0xXVc

Last week, the Education & Culture Committee heard from MCPS on changes to grading & reporting for next school year: moving toward increased rigor and accountability.

📚✏️ Back-to-school vaccinations are available for free for K–12 students in Montgomery County! If your child is missing any required shots, schedule an appointment now & start the school year on track. Multiple clinic locations. Now through September. ow.ly/Max650WttYH

Trump is destroying research & driving out brilliant minds. Proud to stand with the signers of the #BethesdaDeclaration yesterday against massive cuts and research censorship at #NIH.

Thank you to MCCPTA for hosting a cluster opportunity to discuss the boundary study, #curriculum, grading, safety & student well-being. Special shoutout to our amazing #counselors —planning, team building, & preparing for a great year ahead! #AllMeansAll MCPS Counseling

While a lasting resolution to the crisis in Gaza must involve a return of all hostages and a cessation of Israel’s military operations, these articles underscore the immediate need for action to be taken to prevent the travesty of innocent people dying of preventable starvation.