Karla Silvestre
Candidate for County Council Member, Montgomery County, At Large
Background
- Occupation
- Montgomery County Board of Education member (at large); Montgomery College administrator
- Campaign website
- karlasilvestre.com
An at-large member of the Montgomery County Board of Education for eight years, twice elected its president, she has worked 13 years at the county's community college.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports reviewing Blueprint spending to protect the AAA bond rating
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“Evaluate investments in the Blueprint for Maryland's Future and maintain strong fiscal stewardship to protect the County's high credit rating-AAA bond rating.”
Public safety
Opposes police cooperation with ICE
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“No collaboration between police/local agencies and ICE.”
Supports behavioral health response teams and de-escalation training
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“Community-based policing to build trust, behavioral health response teams, and de-escalation training.”
Housing
Supports starter homes, accessory apartments and senior housing
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“Build more housing options for different income levels, seniors, and young people starting out (starter homes, in-law suites/basement apartments, townhouses, and senior housing)”
Supports speeding up development approvals
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“Make it easier to build housing by reforming bureaucratic processes, speeding up development/reducing costs”
Economy & jobs
Supports growing small businesses to expand the commercial tax base
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“Support strengthening small businesses to grow our commercial tax base so residents are not carrying an outsized share of the tax burden.”
Health & human services
Supports safety-net clinics, affordable childcare and food programs
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“Prioritize workforce training programs, affordable childcare, safety net health clinics for the uninsured, food security programs, and supporting seniors aging in place.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Karla Silvestre on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election Local Candidates List (all counties)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Montgomery County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Maryland Manual: Montgomery County, Executive Branch
Government record · Maryland State Archives · msa.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Council At Large (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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