Bringing community experience and expertise to the work ahead.

Residents deserve a government they can trust and a meaningful voice in the decisions that affect them. This committee will explore stronger independent oversight, transparent budgeting, and ways to reduce the influence of private money. It will also consider how county government can use technology and public resources responsibly to improve services and expand participation.

Co-Chairs

• Michelle Whittaker
• Jheanelle Wilkins

Everyone who lives in our county deserves to feel safe, respected, and a part of our community. This committee will focus on protecting civil rights and combating antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism against African American, Asian, and Latino communities, anti-immigrant hate, as well as discrimination and attacks targeting LGBTQ+ individuals. The committee will also explore ways to strengthen trust among communities of different faiths and cultures, expand access to services in multiple languages, preserve our communities’ histories, and support the arts and cultural institutions that bring us together.

Co-Chairs

• Tasnuva Khan
• Rabbi Scott Perlo

Every child deserves a strong start and an education that helps them thrive. This committee will explore ways to expand affordable childcare and Pre-K, support educators, improve school facilities, and create welcoming learning environments. Its work will also focus on promoting positive youth development through opportunities for leadership, mentorship, extracurricular activities, and community engagement, while expanding access to college and career pathways, particularly for students who face the greatest barriers.

Co-Chairs

• Bruce Lesley
• Nancy Navarro

This committee will explore how to attract investment, support small businesses, and connect residents to good jobs and career pathways. Its work will focus on expanding opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses, strengthening local industries, and ensuring economic growth benefits communities across the county.

Co-Chairs

• Kim Jones
• Jerry T. Sanford

This committee will focus on protecting parks, trees, and green space, preparing communities for flooding and extreme weather, and accelerating the transition to clean energy. It will also examine how the county can establish clear environmental standards and fair contributions from major new development, including data centers.

Co-Chairs

• David Blockstein
• Wendy Howard

This committee will explore how the county can fund its priorities responsibly while protecting working families and residents with lower incomes. Its work will examine fair contributions from those with the greatest ability to pay, the value of public spending and tax breaks, and opportunities to strengthen county revenues. It will also consider how residents can have a greater voice in budget decisions.

Co-Chairs

• Benjamin Orr
• Will Roberts

This committee will focus on improving access to healthcare, mental health care, disability services, and the support residents need to live with dignity. It will explore ways to strengthen the county’s safety net, protect people’s ability to make decisions about their own lives, and better serve communities that have been overlooked or underserved.

Co-Chairs

• Ann Mazur
• Hillery Tsumba

This committee will focus on building and preserving affordable housing, protecting renters from displacement, and helping seniors remain in their communities. It will explore how land use decisions can give residents a meaningful voice and ensure growth expands opportunity for people at every income level.

Co-Chairs

• Cheryl Gannon
• Rohit Khanna

Every resident should be able to seek help, receive medical care, access essential services, and send their children to school without fear, regardless of immigration status. This committee will focus on protecting the rights of immigrant communities, removing barriers to services and opportunities, and strengthening trust between immigrant residents and county institutions. Its work will also explore ways to expand language access, promote inclusion, and ensure that all immigrants have the opportunity to participate fully in the life of our community.

Co-Chairs

• Azeb Ataro Adere
• Alex Vazquez

The outreach leads take Our Moment Montgomery into neighborhoods across the county. They work with the local organizations residents already trust, so that people too often left out of government decisions help shape what comes next.

Outreach Leads

• Fatmata Barrie
• Josie Caballero
• Izola Shaw

Every resident deserves to feel safe in their homes, neighborhoods, and public spaces. This committee will focus on strengthening public safety through strategies that prevent violence, build trust between residents and public safety institutions, and promote greater transparency and accountability. Its work will also explore community-based approaches that address the root causes of violence and other threats to residents’ safety and well-being, while ensuring that emergency services respond effectively, promptly, and appropriately to the needs of our communities.

Co-Chairs

• Cynthia “Cindy” Coe
• Antonio B. DeVaul

Every resident should be able to travel safely and reliably, whether by transit, car, bike, or on foot. This committee will explore opportunities to expand frequent public transportation, prevent traffic deaths, and ensure new development has the infrastructure needed to support growing communities.

Co-Chairs

• Shawn Eum
• Ken O’Connell