Author: Natali

Neighbors: Over the last couple weeks, I have shared some details on the More Housing N.O.W. (New Options for Workers) package and announced a series of opportunities for public input on the proposal. There has been considerable interest in this effort, which has been great to see. That is why I wanted to share the following information all in…

Neighbors: I wrote to you last week about an upcoming in-person town hall on the More Housing NOW package. Given the considerable interest, I am adding a virtual town hall on March 5. I hope to see you there. Details below. For the in-person town hall, we are going to take the opportunity to collect black and blue…

Neighbors: I’d like to share a couple upcoming town halls, events, and updates on infrastructure projects with you. Please read on. More Housing N.O.W. (New Options for Workers) Town Hall Earlier this week, I created a comprehensive housing package with Councilmember Andrew Friedson (More Housing N.O.W.), which takes five steps to increase the supply of…

Neighbors: Today, my colleague Councilmember Andrew Friedson and I joined forces in announcing an ambitious workforce housing package which takes five steps to increase the supply of housing, drive down costs, and increase pathways to homeownership for the hard-working residents of Montgomery County. At heart, the More Housing N.O.W. (New Options for Workers) package helps…

Neighbors: As we enter this new year, I trust and hope you had an opportunity to spend time with your loved ones over the recent holidays. The Council is back in session this Tuesday, and we have a lot of important work ahead of us. But before we get into Council work, I would like…

Happy December everyone! Per Council annual tradition, we kicked off the month electing new Council leadership. Congratulations to our new Council President Kate Stewart and Vice President Will Jawando! Take a look at these upcoming events: Energy Efficiency Workshop Join me on Monday, December 9 for an informational workshop focused on energy efficiency assistance programs.…

Neighbors: Our work to build a more inclusive, safe, and prosperous Montgomery County continues – regardless of where you were born, your gender or economic status. We will continue working together, and in that spirit, I’d like to share the following updates with you. AfriThrive AwardI am incredibly honored to have received the “Economic Impact…

Neighbors: As summer is coming to a close (sheds a tear), we at the Council are gearing up for a very busy and productive autumn. Read on! Wheaton Public Safety Town Hall On September 25 at 6pm, I am hosting a town hall meeting on our collective efforts to improve public safety in Wheaton and…

Neighbors, The Council has just wrapped up its summer legislative work period, and, oh my, there is a lot of good news to report. Let’s get into it! Rent stabilization is now in place In July 2023, the Council approved compromise legislation that I spearheaded to prevent excessive rent increases for regulated rental units. Under…