Montgomery County Coucil: District 5

Tom Perez (Democrat)

Priorities: 1) Education-my top priority, emphasizing reduced class size, full-day kindergarten, early childhood, safe and modern schools, adult education; 2) The Inner Purple Line; 3) Supporting small business; 4) Affordable housing; 5) Expanding the living wage; 6) Tackling the mental health crisis; and 7) an adequate safety net for all.

Endorsements: Takoma Voice, Montgomery County Education Assoc., Sierra Club, Montgomery County Government Employees Assoc., Montgomery County Council of Supportive Services Employees (SEIU Local 500), AFL-CIO, African American Democratic Club, Coalition of Asian Pacific American Democrats, Hispanic Democratic Club, Association of Retired Montgomery County Teachers

Website: www.tomforcouncil.com

Dennis Walsh (Republican)

Priorities: I will be pro-business, with the exception of the monopolies that Montgomery County has allowed/created. I will address education issues and I will try to repeal the raises our elected officials just gave to themselves. I will address transportation issues -the ICC is needed, as well as other new roads and higher capacity on existing roads. Public education needs to be improved.

Website: www.mcgop.net/dennis_walsh.htm