Democracy & Good Government: A Government That Works for People, Not the Powerful
Build a transparent, accountable government that works for people, not powerful interests — with real ethics enforcement and community input.
My Approach
Standing up to Trump means standing up for democracy right here at home. When special interests and big money drown out regular residents, people lose faith in government. I believe Montgomery County can be a model for what transparent, accountable, people-powered governance looks like. That starts with rejecting the influence of big money and making sure every resident can see how their government works and makes decisions.
What I Will Do As County Executive
- Expand the authority of the Inspector General to root out waste and hold government accountable
- Increase transparency and accessibility in county budgeting
- Ensure your voice is heard before decisions are made, not after
- Keep big money and special interests out of county decision-making
What I Have Done
- Running a campaign powered by public financing, not developer money or special interest cash
- Secured a line-by-line clickable MCPS budget so the public can see exactly how education dollars are spent
- Fought for transparency in county contracting and stronger ethics rules
- Spoke out to expand community input in the budget process
Democracy & Good Government: Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Will Jawando stand on democracy and good government?
Will Jawando believes Montgomery County can be a model for transparent, accountable, people-powered governance that rejects the influence of big money. As County Executive he would expand the authority of the Inspector General to root out waste, increase transparency and accessibility in county budgeting, ensure residents' voices are heard before decisions are made, and keep big money and special interests out of county decision-making.
What has Will Jawando done on good government on the County Council?
Will Jawando is running a campaign powered by public financing, not developer money or special interest cash. He secured a line-by-line clickable MCPS budget so the public can see how education dollars are spent, fought for transparency in county contracting and stronger ethics rules, and spoke out to expand community input in the budget process.
Does Will Jawando take money from developers or special interests?
Will Jawando says he is running a campaign powered by public financing, not developer money or special interest cash, and would keep big money and special interests out of county decision-making.