Montgomery County Council announced the unanimous passage of Expedited Bill 10-25, legislation introduced by Council Vice President Will Jawando to create a hiring preference for federal workers displaced by recent federal personnel changes affecting over 4,000 County residents.
“This legislation sends a clear message to our federal workers: we value, appreciate you and need you here in Montgomery County.”
— Will Jawando
Jawando introduced the bill on March 17 and shepherded it through the legislative process as chair of the Education and Culture Committee. The bill was cosponsored by Council President Kate Stewart and Councilmembers Andrew Friedson, Kristin Mink, Laurie-Anne Sayles, and Marilyn Balcombe. County Executive Marc Elrich was scheduled to sign the legislation on July 24.