Our integrated housing approach:

1-Expand rent relief, eviction prevention, and foreclosure prevention programs to keep families housed.

2-Invest in deeply affordable, publicly accountable housing, led by nonprofits and community organizations—not luxury developers.

3-Support small-scale housing solutions, including mini homes, tiny home villages, modular housing, and accessory dwelling units, especially for:

        o People experiencing or at risk of homelessness

        o Seniors aging in place

        o People with disabilities seeking independent living

        o Veterans transitioning to stable housing

4-Expand community land trusts and publicly owned housing to keep homes permanently Affordable.

5-Require universal design and ADA accessibility in all county-funded housing. Prioritize adaptive reuse of vacant or underused public land over speculative Development.

6-Integrate community gardens into affordable housing, mini-home communities, schools, and public spaces to improve food access, health, and neighborhood connection. Protect tenants through strong enforcement, right-to-counsel, and anti-harassment protections.

Housing policy must stabilize lives—not enrich developers.

Our vision:

1-Expand community gardens across the county, especially in food deserts, dense neighborhoods, and near affordable housing.

2-Ensure gardens are ADA-accessible and welcoming to seniors, people with disabilities, and families.

3-Support school-based and intergenerational gardens connected to education, nutrition, and mental health.

4-Provide funding for water access, composting, tools, and technical support.

5-Plant trees and expand green spaces in high-heat and underserved communities.

6-Reduce emissions through smart growth, transit-oriented development, and walkable neighborhoods.

7-Transition the county fleet to electric vehicles and expand renewable energy, including solar on schools and public buildings.

Environmental justice means cleaner air, healthier food, and safer neighborhoods.

Our commitments:

1-Fight for fully funded, transparent MCPS budgets with clear accountability.

2-Support competitive pay, staffing, and professional support for educators and staff.

3-Ensure full compliance with special education and disability rights laws.

4-Expand mental health services, trauma-informed care, and academic support.

5-Support students experiencing homelessness, family instability, or economic hardship.

6-Partner with parents, educators, and students to rebuild trust and improve outcomes.

Strong schools require honesty, equity, and respect.

I will fight to:

1-Enforce and expand ADA compliance across all county programs, transportation, and Facilities.

2-Increase funding for independent living supports and accessible services.

3-Expand aging-in-place programs, home modifications, and transportation for seniors. Support caregivers with respite care and resources.

4-Ensure veterans have access to housing, healthcare, mental health services, and employment opportunities.

5-Make county services easy to navigate for seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans.

Dignity, independence, and care should never be optional.

Our approach:

1-Create good-paying jobs with strong worker protections.

2-Expand workforce training for people with disabilities, veterans, displaced federal workers, and older adults.

3-Support small businesses, cooperatives, and local entrepreneurs.

4-Invest in sectors where Montgomery County leads:

• Healthcare & Life Sciences
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Technology & Cybersecurity
• Agriculture & Agritourism

5-Ensure development dollars deliver real community benefits.

Opportunity must be shared—not concentrated.

We will:

1-Limit cooperation with ICE to the fullest extent allowed by law.

2-Keep schools, hospitals, and county agencies as safe spaces.

3-Expand access to legal services, language access, and workforce pathways.

4-Protect immigrant workers through strong labor enforcement—without ICE involvement.

Safety, dignity, and opportunity belong to everyone.

I will:

1-Demand clear, accessible budgets and ethical governance.

2-Center lived experience—especially from renters, disabled residents, seniors, veterans, and working families.

3-Measure success by real outcomes, not press releases.