MoCo county exec thoughts?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Jwando is a hard no from me.

Friedson seems like the most moderate and common sense to me. I would like to know more about why people say he’s in developers pockets (other than just accusations, but I’d like to learn about that).

Glass is a mystery to me. He seems like a nice guy, but really all I know about him is that he is a vegan and gay. He needs to do a better job messaging his positions. He does a great job promoting vegan restaurants and that he’s gay.

Those are our only options and frankly none of those excite me. Elrich did a fantastic job at ruining the county and the county needs to redirect to dig itself out of this hole.

Friedson has repeatedly sponsored legislation to give his developer donors multimillion dollar tax breaks and is also working to undermine the county’s affordable housing policy. In addition, his donor base is heavily tilted toward developers, development lobbyists, and development lawyers. Those are three reasons people say he’s in developers’ pockets.

Because MoCo is woefully behind DC and NoVa in terms of job growth, infrastructure, and housing, retail and corporate HQ development I would actually welcome a candidate like this. Voting Friedson and will actually campaign for him if he’s as pro growth as you make him out to be. I want the complete opposite policies regarding economic development as we have now. MoCo could be so much nicer with more capable leadership. I want less annoying, pointless regulations like plastic bag bans and better schools, better amenities, more housing that isn’t only retirement homes or low income housing, more jobs, and nicer roads, bike paths, and public amenities. Anyone who can work toward that has my vote.

When you find out the plans are to deal with schools and roads and jobs let us know. What we’ve seen so far is barely regulated upzoning and zero talk of dealing with the repercussions of that on those items, let alone something that would improve them. Is the plan to let people build housing wherever they want and somehow that the libertarian Ponzi scheme will lead to some trickle down theory to improve infrastructure after the building happens?

New tax revenue from density is going to support all of the needed infrastructure in a timely and efficient manner?

Ok, yeah.

There won’t be new tax revenue from density because Friedson has exempted much of the new density from property taxes. Income taxes may not even cover the government services most people consume.

If you own a lot of land, you should vote for Friedson. Everyone else should vote for one of the other two candidates. The interests of big landowners are not aligned with those of most of the public.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jwando is a hard no from me.

Friedson seems like the most moderate and common sense to me. I would like to know more about why people say he’s in developers pockets (other than just accusations, but I’d like to learn about that).

Glass is a mystery to me. He seems like a nice guy, but really all I know about him is that he is a vegan and gay. He needs to do a better job messaging his positions. He does a great job promoting vegan restaurants and that he’s gay.

Those are our only options and frankly none of those excite me. Elrich did a fantastic job at ruining the county and the county needs to redirect to dig itself out of this hole.

Friedson has repeatedly sponsored legislation to give his developer donors multimillion dollar tax breaks and is also working to undermine the county’s affordable housing policy. In addition, his donor base is heavily tilted toward developers, development lobbyists, and development lawyers. Those are three reasons people say he’s in developers’ pockets.

Because MoCo is woefully behind DC and NoVa in terms of job growth, infrastructure, and housing, retail and corporate HQ development I would actually welcome a candidate like this. Voting Friedson and will actually campaign for him if he’s as pro growth as you make him out to be. I want the complete opposite policies regarding economic development as we have now. MoCo could be so much nicer with more capable leadership. I want less annoying, pointless regulations like plastic bag bans and better schools, better amenities, more housing that isn’t only retirement homes or low income housing, more jobs, and nicer roads, bike paths, and public amenities. Anyone who can work toward that has my vote.

Friedson’s policies aren’t pro growth. They’re pro rent seeking. Coddling the rent seekers is deadly to growth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Jawando.

Glass only cares about rich people who can bike to work or eat vegan.

Jawando is a nice guy who is personally ambitious. I've lost count of how many political offices he has run for. What I can count are Jawando's accomplishments: zero.

He lacks executive function, a key component of being a successful county executive.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Jawando.

Glass only cares about rich people who can bike to work or eat vegan.

Jawando is a nice guy who is personally ambitious. I've lost count of how many political offices he has run for. What I can count are Jawando's accomplishments: zero.

He lacks executive function, a key component of being a successful county executive.

Even if he does nothing, he still sounds like he'd be a better choice than the other two.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Jawando.

Glass only cares about rich people who can bike to work or eat vegan.

Jawando is a nice guy who is personally ambitious. I've lost count of how many political offices he has run for. What I can count are Jawando's accomplishments: zero.

He lacks executive function, a key component of being a successful county executive.

What makes you think he's nice?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jawando.

Glass only cares about rich people who can bike to work or eat vegan.

Jawando is a nice guy who is personally ambitious. I've lost count of how many political offices he has run for. What I can count are Jawando's accomplishments: zero.

He lacks executive function, a key component of being a successful county executive.

What makes you think he's nice?

DP. I’m not sure whether he’s nice — and most people who achieve elected office are not nice at all — but he is considerably smarter than the other two candidates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:GCAAR, which recently testified in favor of collusion and price fixing in the rental market, endorsed Andrew Friedson. I’m sure he’ll be great for developers and terrible for renters.

His mom is a successful real estate agent in Potomac and surrounding areas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Jwando is a hard no from me.

Friedson seems like the most moderate and common sense to me. I would like to know more about why people say he’s in developers pockets (other than just accusations, but I’d like to learn about that).

Glass is a mystery to me. He seems like a nice guy, but really all I know about him is that he is a vegan and gay. He needs to do a better job messaging his positions. He does a great job promoting vegan restaurants and that he’s gay.

Those are our only options and frankly none of those excite me. Elrich did a fantastic job at ruining the county and the county needs to redirect to dig itself out of this hole.

Agree on the vegan part, but can you elaborate on how he "promotes" that he is gay? Is it possible that he just happens to be gay and that is somehow all you see?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jwando is a hard no from me.

Friedson seems like the most moderate and common sense to me. I would like to know more about why people say he’s in developers pockets (other than just accusations, but I’d like to learn about that).

Glass is a mystery to me. He seems like a nice guy, but really all I know about him is that he is a vegan and gay. He needs to do a better job messaging his positions. He does a great job promoting vegan restaurants and that he’s gay.

Those are our only options and frankly none of those excite me. Elrich did a fantastic job at ruining the county and the county needs to redirect to dig itself out of this hole.

Agree on the vegan part, but can you elaborate on how he "promotes" that he is gay? Is it possible that he just happens to be gay and that is somehow all you see?

https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/03/12/evan-glass-running-for-montgomery-county-executive/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/gay-politician-pushed-for-pride-events-in-a-maryland-suburb--and-was-targeted-by-hate/2019/07/08/bbfda4d8-9def-11e9-b27f-ed2942f73d70_story.html
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMONTGOMERY/bulletins/246cf2b
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/glass/about.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jawando.

Glass only cares about rich people who can bike to work or eat vegan.

Jawando is a nice guy who is personally ambitious. I've lost count of how many political offices he has run for. What I can count are Jawando's accomplishments: zero.

He lacks executive function, a key component of being a successful county executive.

What makes you think he's nice?

DP. I’m not sure whether he’s nice — and most people who achieve elected office are not nice at all — but he is considerably smarter than the other two candidates.

I disagree with that. He doesn't have the emotional intelligence or social skills to work well with others. Having a bunch of knowledge gets you nowhere if you can't lead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jwando is a hard no from me.

Friedson seems like the most moderate and common sense to me. I would like to know more about why people say he’s in developers pockets (other than just accusations, but I’d like to learn about that).

Glass is a mystery to me. He seems like a nice guy, but really all I know about him is that he is a vegan and gay. He needs to do a better job messaging his positions. He does a great job promoting vegan restaurants and that he’s gay.

Those are our only options and frankly none of those excite me. Elrich did a fantastic job at ruining the county and the county needs to redirect to dig itself out of this hole.

Agree on the vegan part, but can you elaborate on how he "promotes" that he is gay? Is it possible that he just happens to be gay and that is somehow all you see?

https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/03/12/evan-glass-running-for-montgomery-county-executive/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/gay-politician-pushed-for-pride-events-in-a-maryland-suburb--and-was-targeted-by-hate/2019/07/08/bbfda4d8-9def-11e9-b27f-ed2942f73d70_story.html
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMONTGOMERY/bulletins/246cf2b
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/glass/about.html

So an LQBTQ publication chose to spotlight him.
And there was press nearly a decade ago regarding a specific initiative he spearheaded.
And it is a line in his bio.

Of everything out there about him and all he has done, this doesn't qualify as promotion, and certainly not self-promotion of his sexuality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jawando.

Glass only cares about rich people who can bike to work or eat vegan.

Jawando is a nice guy who is personally ambitious. I've lost count of how many political offices he has run for. What I can count are Jawando's accomplishments: zero.

He lacks executive function, a key component of being a successful county executive.

What makes you think he's nice?

DP. I’m not sure whether he’s nice — and most people who achieve elected office are not nice at all — but he is considerably smarter than the other two candidates.

I disagree with that. He doesn't have the emotional intelligence or social skills to work well with others. Having a bunch of knowledge gets you nowhere if you can't lead.

Friedson lies a lot and Glass seems petty. Those aren’t good leadership traits either. On top of that, they’re as book smart. Jawando is the only council member I’ve seen who listens to constituents and he’s been more flexible in modifying his bills than others have been. Friedson acts like the smartest guy in the room and seems put off any time someone proposes an amendment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jwando is a hard no from me.

Friedson seems like the most moderate and common sense to me. I would like to know more about why people say he’s in developers pockets (other than just accusations, but I’d like to learn about that).

Glass is a mystery to me. He seems like a nice guy, but really all I know about him is that he is a vegan and gay. He needs to do a better job messaging his positions. He does a great job promoting vegan restaurants and that he’s gay.

Those are our only options and frankly none of those excite me. Elrich did a fantastic job at ruining the county and the county needs to redirect to dig itself out of this hole.

Agree on the vegan part, but can you elaborate on how he "promotes" that he is gay? Is it possible that he just happens to be gay and that is somehow all you see?

https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/03/12/evan-glass-running-for-montgomery-county-executive/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/gay-politician-pushed-for-pride-events-in-a-maryland-suburb--and-was-targeted-by-hate/2019/07/08/bbfda4d8-9def-11e9-b27f-ed2942f73d70_story.html
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMONTGOMERY/bulletins/246cf2b
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/glass/about.html

So an LQBTQ publication chose to spotlight him.
And there was press nearly a decade ago regarding a specific initiative he spearheaded.
And it is a line in his bio.

Of everything out there about him and all he has done, this doesn't qualify as promotion, and certainly not self-promotion of his sexuality.

The delusion runs deep. Just type this into google: evan glass ltbtq. Pages and pages of results. I get it -- when you have nothing else to run on, you default to identity politics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jwando is a hard no from me.

Friedson seems like the most moderate and common sense to me. I would like to know more about why people say he’s in developers pockets (other than just accusations, but I’d like to learn about that).

Glass is a mystery to me. He seems like a nice guy, but really all I know about him is that he is a vegan and gay. He needs to do a better job messaging his positions. He does a great job promoting vegan restaurants and that he’s gay.

Those are our only options and frankly none of those excite me. Elrich did a fantastic job at ruining the county and the county needs to redirect to dig itself out of this hole.

Agree on the vegan part, but can you elaborate on how he "promotes" that he is gay? Is it possible that he just happens to be gay and that is somehow all you see?

https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/03/12/evan-glass-running-for-montgomery-county-executive/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/gay-politician-pushed-for-pride-events-in-a-maryland-suburb--and-was-targeted-by-hate/2019/07/08/bbfda4d8-9def-11e9-b27f-ed2942f73d70_story.html
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMONTGOMERY/bulletins/246cf2b
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/glass/about.html

So an LQBTQ publication chose to spotlight him.
And there was press nearly a decade ago regarding a specific initiative he spearheaded.
And it is a line in his bio.

Of everything out there about him and all he has done, this doesn't qualify as promotion, and certainly not self-promotion of his sexuality.

DP. The second sentence of his official bio is about his sexuality and nothing else. I don’t personally care but it seems like he believes that his sexuality is the most important fact that people should know about him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jwando is a hard no from me.

Friedson seems like the most moderate and common sense to me. I would like to know more about why people say he’s in developers pockets (other than just accusations, but I’d like to learn about that).

Glass is a mystery to me. He seems like a nice guy, but really all I know about him is that he is a vegan and gay. He needs to do a better job messaging his positions. He does a great job promoting vegan restaurants and that he’s gay.

Those are our only options and frankly none of those excite me. Elrich did a fantastic job at ruining the county and the county needs to redirect to dig itself out of this hole.

Agree on the vegan part, but can you elaborate on how he "promotes" that he is gay? Is it possible that he just happens to be gay and that is somehow all you see?

https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/03/12/evan-glass-running-for-montgomery-county-executive/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/gay-politician-pushed-for-pride-events-in-a-maryland-suburb--and-was-targeted-by-hate/2019/07/08/bbfda4d8-9def-11e9-b27f-ed2942f73d70_story.html
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMONTGOMERY/bulletins/246cf2b
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/glass/about.html

So an LQBTQ publication chose to spotlight him.
And there was press nearly a decade ago regarding a specific initiative he spearheaded.
And it is a line in his bio.

Of everything out there about him and all he has done, this doesn't qualify as promotion, and certainly not self-promotion of his sexuality.

This is first line of the second paragraph. “In 2018, Evan made history as the first openly gay man elected to the Montgomery County Council.” https://www.evanglass.com/

It’s prominent on his Instagram.

Second line on his council about page “ He is the first openly LGBTQ+ individual to serve on the Council and in this role.”

And don’t get me wrong. I don’t care that he’s gay but it is one of two things he’s known for. If he wants to win, then he needs people to see him like more than just the nice gay vegan.