News & Updates
The latest from Will Jawando's campaign for Montgomery County Executive.
AFGE District 14 Endorses Will Jawando for Montgomery County Executive
Nation's largest federal employee union backs Will Jawando as a proven fighter for working people amidst federal workforce cuts.
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Jawando Announces Public Education Budget Forums with MCPS Superintendent and Montgomery College President
Councilmember Will Jawando hosts three public forums on the education budget alongside MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor and Montgomery College President Dr. Jermaine Williams.
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Jawando Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Trump Tariffs
Councilmember Will Jawando responds to the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down the president's authority to impose global tariffs without congressional approval.
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ABC7: Montgomery County Goes After 'Algorithmic Rent Gouging'
Will Jawando introduces the Anti-Algorithmic Price Fixing Act to protect Montgomery County renters from AI-driven rent inflation.
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Fox5: Synagogue Vandalized with Antisemitic Graffiti in Montgomery County
Will Jawando condemns antisemitic vandalism at Shaare Tefila Synagogue in Olney after hateful graffiti was spray-painted on the 70-year-old congregation.
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The Banner: Makeup Snow Day on Major Muslim Holiday Sparks Backlash
Will Jawando speaks out after Montgomery County and Prince George's County schools schedule a makeup snow day on Eid al-Fitr.
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NBC4: Education Committee Chair Jawando Responds to Wootton High School Shooting
Council Vice President Will Jawando, chair of the Education and Culture Committee, responds to the shooting at Wootton High School on NBC4 Washington.
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MCM: Jawando Fields Snowstorm Frustrations Before 400 Residents
Will Jawando hosted a virtual town hall with over 400 residents to address frustrations with Montgomery County's snow removal response.
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Defending Democracy with Harry Dunn
Will Jawando sat down with former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn for a conversation on Defending Democracy.
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Congressman Kweisi Mfume Endorses Will Jawando for Montgomery County Executive
Civil rights icon and former NAACP President Kweisi Mfume endorses Will Jawando for Montgomery County Executive.
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Bethesda Magazine: County Council Members Aim to Unmask ICE, Restrict Access to County Facilities
Will Jawando introduces legislation to ban face coverings for law enforcement operating in Montgomery County amid new immigration enforcement proposals.
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MCM: Hateful Islamophobic Graffiti Found at Whitman High School
Councilmember Will Jawando condemns hateful Islamophobic graffiti discovered at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda.
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WTOP: 'No Bells and Whistles' — Education Chair Jawando on School Spending Plan
Council Vice President Will Jawando, chair of the Education and Culture Committee, details the nearly $3.8 billion MCPS budget focused on classroom essentials and student mental health.
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MoCo Show: Jawando Raises Concerns Over Timeline for Silver Spring School Closure Proposal
Councilmember Jawando raises concerns about the rushed timeline for proposed closure of Silver Spring International Middle School.
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Statement on the Proposed Closure of Silver Spring International Middle School and Sligo Creek Elementary School
Councilmember Will Jawando calls for meaningful community engagement before any decisions on proposed school closures and relocations in Silver Spring.
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Bethesda Magazine: County Council Approves University Boulevard Corridor Plan in 7-3 Vote
The Montgomery County Council voted 7-3 to approve the University Boulevard Corridor Plan, which now heads to the Planning Commission for adoption.
Read More → The Banner: Montgomery County Teachers Union Throws Its Weight Behind Will Jawando
The Montgomery County Education Association, representing 14,000 teachers across 200+ schools, endorses Will Jawando for County Executive.
Read More → Statement on the Introduction of the Trust Act
Councilmember Jawando announces sponsorship of the Trust Act to protect immigrant communities in Montgomery County.
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Outgoing Remarks From Council Vice President Jawando
Watch Will Jawando's outgoing remarks as Montgomery County Council Vice President, reflecting on a year of leadership and accomplishments.
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MoCo Show: Colin Kaepernick to Appear as Special Guest at Will Jawando Campaign Event
Colin Kaepernick will serve as a special guest at a fundraising event for Will Jawando's campaign for Montgomery County Executive.
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Statement on Senate Deal to End Government Shutdown
Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando released the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate's deal to end the government shutdown.
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MCM: Jawando, Friedson Square Off in Renters Alliance Forum
Will Jawando defends rent stabilization and tenant protections at the Renters Alliance County Executive forum hosted by Montgomery Community Media.
Read More → Council Hosts Fifth Annual African Heritage Month Commemoration
Council President Stewart and Vice President Jawando host the Council's African Heritage Month Commemoration celebrating community leaders.
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Progressive Maryland and Working Families Party Endorse Will Jawando
Progressive Maryland and the Working Families Party announced their endorsement of Councilmember Will Jawando for Montgomery County Executive.
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Will Jawando Becomes First Candidate Certified for Public Financing
Will Jawando was officially certified by the Maryland State Board of Elections as a qualified candidate for Montgomery County's Public Finance System.
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Bethesda Magazine: Jawando Officially Files to Run for County Executive
Bethesda Magazine reports on Will Jawando officially filing to run for Montgomery County Executive with plans to use public campaign financing.
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Will Jawando Files for Montgomery County Executive
Will Jawando officially filed his statement of candidacy for Montgomery County Executive and submitted his application for the Public Finance System.
Read More → Statement on Inspector General's Review of MCPS Background Screening Office
Council President Stewart and Vice President Jawando respond to OIG report revealing deficiencies in MCPS background screening processes.
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Bethesda Magazine: County Council Votes 8-3 to Approve Workforce Housing Zoning Change
In a raucous session, the Montgomery County Council passed a zoning amendment allowing increased housing density in transit corridors.
Read More → County Leaders Celebrate Burtonsville Crossing Grand Opening
Vice President Jawando joins county leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Domain Fitness & Performance, the final anchor at the revitalized Burtonsville Crossing shopping center.
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MoCo Council: Council Passes Expedited Bill to Create Hiring Preference for Federal Workers
Council Vice President Will Jawando's bill to create a hiring preference for displaced federal workers passes unanimously.
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LiUNA Endorses Will Jawando
The Philadelphia/Baltimore/Washington Laborers' District Council endorses Will Jawando for Montgomery County Executive.
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Maryland Matters: Jawando Announces Run for Montgomery County Executive
Will Jawando announces his candidacy for Montgomery County Executive at a packed rally in Silver Spring, earning the endorsement of outgoing County Executive Marc Elrich.
Read More → Statement on Preliminary FY26 Budget Agreement with MCPS
Vice President Jawando comments on a proposal to fund 99.8% of the Board of Education's FY2026 budget request while calling for long-term revenue solutions.
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MyMCMedia: Elrich, Jawando Call for Income Tax Increase to Fully Fund Schools
County Executive Elrich and Vice President Jawando urge an income tax increase to fully fund MCPS's $3.65 billion capital budget.
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MyMCMedia: Maryland Attorney General Gives Legal Updates Related to Mass Layoffs
Vice President Jawando and Attorney General Brown address federal workers during a virtual community meeting on legal challenges to mass layoffs.
Read More → Jawando Introduces Bill to Create Hiring Preference for Displaced Federal Workers
Vice President Jawando introduces Expedited Bill 10-25 to create a County hiring preference for displaced federal employees residing in Montgomery County.
Read More → Jawando Cosponsors Bill to Hold Landlords Accountable for Chronic Code Violations
Vice President Jawando joins press conference with tenant leaders for introduction of Bill 6-25 to hold landlords accountable for chronic code violations.
Read More → Statement on the Attainable Housing Strategies Initiative
Vice President Jawando calls for pausing consideration of the Planning Board's zoning reform recommendations to refocus on affordable housing for working families.
Read More → Will Jawando Elected Montgomery County Council Vice President
The Montgomery County Council elects Will Jawando as Vice President alongside Council President Kate Stewart.
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