For the state
legislature
Wednesday, August 30,
2006
The retirements of several longtime county politicians
and a run for statewide office by
another have created openings and interest in what are usually very low-key
races in
Montgomery County for the Maryland General Assembly.
Sen. Leonard H. Teitelbaum (D-Dist.19), Sen. Sharon M. Grosfeld (D-Dist. 18) and
Del. Michael Gordon (D-Dist. 17) are retiring after long tenures in Annapolis.
Peter V.R.
Franchot (D-Dist. 20) is making a run for state comptroller after 20 years in
the House of
Delegates.
These departures mean there are several opportunities for newcomers who could
help
bring fresh ideas and energy to the county’s 32-member State House delegation in
its
efforts to garner more money for education, transportation and other projects.
Voters choose one candidate in the Senate primaries and as many as three
candidates in
the House of Delegate races.
District 18
The Democratic primary race for House of Delegates gives voters a chance to
bring
about change in a district with many unique communities, including Silver
Spring, Chevy
Chase, Bethesda, Kensington and Wheaton.
The eight candidates vying for three House seats are as varied as their
constituents, yet all
share similar views, putting education among their top priorities and agreeing
on the need
to build the Purple Line mass transit link, but according to different models.
We endorse ... Alfred C. Carr
[...]
Carr, who has served three terms on the Kensington Town Council, is regarded
for his thoroughness in dissecting issues and working with others to produce
detailed plans.
He showed evidence of that capability when he worked with officials statewide to
bring better service from Pepco on streetlights for municipalities.
