Neighborhoods & Development
Putting Communities First
Development should happen with communities, not to them. Yet too often, powerful developers get their way while residents are left to deal with overcrowded schools, strained infrastructure, and neighborhoods that don't reflect what people actually need. I believe in Montgomery County's master planning process, and I believe residents deserve a real seat at the table before decisions are made.
What I Will Do As County Executive:
What I Have Done:
Make sure your voice is heard before decisions are made, not after
Fully fund the Office of the People's Counsel so residents have real representation in land-use decisions
Ensure development includes real community benefits—infrastructure, affordability, and local priorities
Hold developers accountable for what they promise
Was one of only two votes against rushing the Attainable Housing Strategy—because residents deserved to be heard
Fought to fund the Office of the People's Counsel, your independent advocate in land-use decisions
Opposed developer giveaways and stood up to powerful interests demanding transparency and accountability
Consistently prioritized community voices over corporate profits in planning decisions