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Julie’s Policy Priorities
My vision is to shape Montgomery County into a thriving hub of economic opportunity aligned with an exceptional educational system, and to defend our values and uplift our communities.
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Education Aligned to Jobs
Prepare Every Student for a Promising Future
Work
Economic Development
Build a Thriving Economic Engine to Attact and Grow Businesses
Live
Affordability, Housing & Quality of Life
Ensure We Can Live Here and Protect What Makes Our Communities Special
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​My goal is to prepare every resident for a 21st-century workforce. I grew up in a time and place where many girls never made it past elementary school.
Education changed the course of my life—it opened doors I never imagined and became the greatest equalizer.
In today’s world, it must be lifelong — connecting schools to employers to create real pathways to opportunity.
Every resident should have the skills to thrive in this rapidly changing economy, so they can build a bright future right here in Montgomery County.
PRIORITIES
As a Former Board of Education President, I leverage my experience in operations, oversight and community partnerships to stay focused on:
Data-driven Decisions
Accountability
Measurable Results
Accomplishments
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Align Talent Development With Job Opportunities
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Fuel the engine and expand support to Montgomery County Economic Development Cooperation to further target industries (Tech, Biotech, AI, Healthcare)
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Streamline career pathway between MCPS, Montgomery College, and the University of Shady Grove
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Tie major economic deals in Montgomery County to job opportunities for our talent pipeline
Expand Apprenticeships & Work-based Learning
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Co-design programs with employers
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Short-term credentials (8-12 weeks) tied directly to jobs
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Partner with industries to create green job apprentice programs, such as solar panel installers and EV car technicians
Strengthen Early Childhood Education
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Work with MCPS to convert all part-day Pre-K seats to full-day seats, and increase program capacity
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Create robust scholarship/grant opportunities to support training for early childhood professionals
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Support the dual delivery model so that private early care centers can thrive
Work Here
I know firsthand that upward mobility is possible when the right opportunities exist.
A good job is the strongest social program we can offer and the backbone of a thriving community.
If we want those jobs here, we must be exceptional in attracting and retaining businesses. That requires both culture and execution: a government that is responsive, predictable, and efficient, with faster permitting, clearer processes, and real support for our small businesses.
PRIORITIES
Adopt a welcome culture that is business-friendly, responsive, and delivers growth.
Build a thriving and prosperous local economy
Attract and retain businesses
Make it easy to do business in Montgomery County
Accomplishments
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Prioritize Economic Development
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Fund and staff the Economic Development Corporation appropriately to give them the tools to attract and retain businesses
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Focus on industries we can lead
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Set up real mentorship opportunities for new and small businesses
Provide Tax Incentives
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Provide tax abatement for new small businesses under $250,000 to help them take root in the county
Streamline Permitting & Modernize Processes
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Set and enforce a clear timeline
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Conduct parallel review
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Create a single point of contact for every project
Live Here
Do deep community roots matter when representing you in District 1?
It does to me.
Decades before I ever ran for office, I invested myself in the civic life of our neighborhoods (4-H, Girl Scouts, Rotary, local Democratic clubs, and countless PTA and community association partnerships).
​​I know our neighborhoods because I’ve lived here, served here, and worked alongside you -- yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
These relationships were built by knocking on doors, solving problems, advocating for families, and responding to real issues on the ground.
I serve you and have already been doing the work to represent you: answering emails at midnight, following up on safety concerns, and helping families navigate challenges large and small.
PRIORITIES
Our quality of life matters and we deserve a clean, healthy and safe place for our families and to ensure we can happily grow old here.
Say NO to a tax increase at time when residents can least afford it.
Ensure residents have a place to live and can afford to live here
Protect our neighbors and where we live
Stand up for our values and our vulnerable communities
Accomplishments
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Affordability and Housing
No Unnecessary Tax Increase
As a county, we must live within our means. I do not support broad tax increases. We need to find efficiencies, evaluate programs based on results, and grow our economy so we’re not asking more from residents already under pressure.
Smart Government & Efficient Approvals
​Modernize and streamline the planning, permitting, and approval process so high-quality projects can move forward more quickly — reducing costs, expanding supply, and making homes more affordable and available across the county.
Workforce Housing on Public Land
Leverage publicly owned sites from government or local churches — without touching parks or green spaces — to create mixed-income workforce housing that allows teachers, police officers, firefighters, nurses, and county employees to live in the communities they serve.
Countywide Housing Opportunities
Create incentives for development beyond Bethesda and North Bethesda, encouraging well-planned housing in all corners of Montgomery County so families of all incomes can access opportunity, transit, and community amenities.
Strengthen Cross-Sector Partnerships
Bring together public agencies, private developers, nonprofits, and philanthropic partners to preserve affordable units, prevent displacement, and ensure the county’s most vulnerable residents have stable, dignified housing options.
Protect Our Neighborhoods & Our Environment
Build Sustainable Neighborhoods
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Plan for growth near transit and commercial corridors
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Promote walkable, connected neighborhoods that preserve our parks, trees, and waterways
Invest in Green Infrastructure
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Explore innovations in homes for the future that better protect against storms and make homes more energy efficient
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Advance smart investments in green infrastructure, such as reduced-cost solar or algae-to-energy Innovations
Respect Neighborhood Context
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Smart growth should be strategic and contextual and should fit the neighborhood’s scale with appropriate infrastructure in place
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Our tree canopies should be protected as they are functionally necessary to manage stormwater, reduce heat and protect air quality
Support Seniors & Strengthen Community Spaces
Support the Village Model and Enhance Senior Offerings
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Focus on a community-based model to help our seniors age in place safely with neighbor-helping-neighbor support and social engagement
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Strengthen the senior activity offerings through Parks and Recreation
Activate Our Community and Regional Service Centers
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Use our community and regional service centers as hub/clearinghouse. Seniors should be able to obtain resources and information on programs, while finding opportunities to contribute their wisdom, talents, and experiences
Combat Hate and Protect Vulnerable Communities
Combat Anti-Semitism and Hate
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Require expert-led training for county staff responding to hate and bias incidents.
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Hate and bias dashboards for transparency and public awareness.
Uphold and Support Immigrant Communities
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Maintain Montgomery County as a welcoming place by refusing cooperation with ICE detainers
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Continue “Know You Right” sessions
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Set up a legal defense fund to support due process
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Coordinate wrapped around services for impacted families
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