Fighting for equitable school funding and mental health resources as Chair of the Education Committee—because every child deserves a world-class education.

Authored landmark rent stabilization laws keeping thousands of families in their homes and established the $100M Housing Production Fund.

Expanded prevailing wage protections and mandated local hiring, creating good-paying union jobs for Montgomery County workers.

Standing up to powerful developers and demanding transparency—ensuring communities get a real seat at the table, not just empty promises.

Led passage of Maryland's first building decarbonization law and partnered with the Biden Administration to accelerate clean energy adoption.

Rejecting developer money and special interests while expanding transparency—building a government that works for people, not the powerful.

Parent of a child with disabilities, securing expanded special education funding and fighting state cuts to disability services.

Passed the nation's first county-level CROWN Act and embedded racial equity considerations into all county decisions.

Creating hiring preferences for laid-off federal workers and standing with employees against Trump's attacks on our civil service.

Son of an immigrant, fighting to ensure every neighbor—documented or not—has dignity, safety, and access to opportunity.

Protecting our over 400 parks—ranked #1 by residents—while expanding youth sports and building inclusive playgrounds for all abilities.

Championing police accountability and transparency while investing in community-based solutions that address root causes of violence.

Father of four children, defending reproductive freedom and funding critical support services for abortion care access.

Expanded opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses while securing major funding for the Black Collective entrepreneurship program.

Fighting for Vision Zero safety initiatives, protected bike lanes, and transit that connects workers to jobs, not just commuters to Metro.

Co-founded Summer RISE, a program providing thousands of students paid internships and real pathways to career success.