Equity & Civil Rights: Fighting for Justice at Every Level
Embed equity into every decision and direct resources to communities that have been systematically underserved.
My Approach
Growing up, I witnessed racial disparities in our schools, our neighborhoods, and our economy. Those experiences drove me to organize and lead the creation of Catholic University's first NAACP chapter, to work as a civil rights attorney, and to serve on the County Council addressing systemic barriers. Montgomery County should be a place where everyone — regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or background — has a fair shot.
What I Will Do As County Executive
- Embed equity in every county decision as a foundation, not an afterthought
- Ensure county resources reach historically underserved communities
- Defend our diverse communities against attacks on inclusion and civil rights
- Invest in programs that close opportunity gaps and build generational wealth
What I Have Done
- Lead co-sponsor of the Racial Equity and Social Justice Act
- Introduced and passed the CROWN Act — the first county nationwide to ban discrimination based on natural hairstyles
- Authored the council resolution declaring racism a public health crisis
- Founded the first NAACP chapter at Catholic University
- Consistently opposed systemic discrimination on the County Council
Equity & Civil Rights: Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Will Jawando stand on equity and civil rights?
Will Jawando, a former civil rights attorney, believes Montgomery County should be a place where everyone has a fair shot regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or background. As County Executive he would embed equity in every county decision as a foundation, ensure county resources reach historically underserved communities, defend diverse communities against attacks on inclusion and civil rights, and invest in programs that close opportunity gaps and build generational wealth.
What has Will Jawando done on equity and civil rights on the County Council?
Will Jawando was lead co-sponsor of the Racial Equity and Social Justice Act, and introduced and passed the CROWN Act, making Montgomery County the first county nationwide to ban discrimination based on natural hairstyles. He also authored the council resolution declaring racism a public health crisis and founded the first NAACP chapter at Catholic University.
What is the CROWN Act that Will Jawando passed?
Will Jawando introduced and passed the CROWN Act, making Montgomery County the first county nationwide to ban discrimination based on natural hairstyles.