Several current and former local leaders from different regions of Montgomery County have endorsed Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson’s campaign for County Executive. The endorsements supplement earlier public backing from David Blair, the International Association of Firefighters Local 1664, and state lawmakers.
According to the press release, the Montgomery County Executive campaign of Andrew Friedson today announced a vast coalition of local and countywide elected officials who have endorsed him. The vast range of communities represented by this diverse collection of supporters underscores Friedson’s appeal and his dedication to bringing the county together around a shared future vision.
Among the new endorsements are:
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John McCarthy, the state attorney for Montgomery County
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Tracey Furman, Mayor of Kensington
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Jim Brown, President of the Poolesville Town Commissioners
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Councilman Adam Van Grack of Rockville
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Rita Montoya, member of the Board of Education
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Ed Reed, Commissioner of Poolesville
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Councilman from Kensington Crimins, Conor
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Dan Ennis, Brookeville Town Commissioners President
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Susan Hoffmann, a former mayor of Rockville
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Steve Van Grack, former mayor of Rockville
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Valaree Dickerson, a former commissioner for Poolesville
John McCarthy, the state attorney for Montgomery County
Tracey Furman, Mayor of Kensington
Jim Brown, President of the Poolesville Town Commissioners
Councilman Adam Van Grack of Rockville
Rita Montoya, member of the Board of Education
Ed Reed, Commissioner of Poolesville
Councilman from Kensington Crimins, Conor
Dan Ennis, Brookeville Town Commissioners President
Susan Hoffmann, a former mayor of Rockville
Steve Van Grack, former mayor of Rockville
Valaree Dickerson, a former commissioner for Poolesville
“I am so grateful to have the confidence and support of these outstanding leaders from all over Montgomery County who put in a lot of effort every day to help our community,” Friedson said. The fundamental tenet of our campaign—that we can create a more affordable, successful, and inclusive future for all citizens—is reflected in these endorsements. People who are prepared for practical leadership that produces tangible outcomes are responding favorably to our message, and we are gaining momentum.
Friedson’s ability to forge agreements and bring diverse groups together around his campaign’s main goals—improving affordability, boosting economic opportunity, advancing public safety, and offering high-quality local programs and services—is demonstrated by the expanding list of endorsements.
Senators Craig Zucker, Sara Love, Nancy King, and Brian Feldman have already endorsed the campaign, along with business magnate and philanthropist David Blair and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 1664, which is the first labor organization to endorse the cycle.
