Laurie-Anne Sayles
Candidate for County Council Member, Montgomery County, At Large
Background
- Occupation
- Montgomery County Council member (at large)
- Campaign website
- sayles4moco.com
An at-large member of the Montgomery County Council since 2022, she was first elected to the Gaithersburg City Council in 2017. She chairs the council's Health and Human Services Committee.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to cut non-essential discretionary spending
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“I will reduce non-essential discretionary spending to redirect resources to critical programs”
Public safety
Supports youth programs and mental health interventions
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“expanding mental health resources and interventions, and investing in youth programs that create opportunity and reduce antisocial behavior”
Housing
Co-sponsored rent stabilization legislation
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“co-sponsored rent stabilization legislation, and advocate for zoning reforms that encourage diverse housing types near transit”
Supports the O.P.E.N. zoning amendment to speed approvals
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“I support the O.P.E.N. Zoning Text Amendment to speed approvals for mixed-use developments”
Health & human services
Led $1 million emergency fund for health services
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“the $1 million emergency fund I advanced for Health and Human Services to stabilize critical programs”
Supports expanding behavioral health and crisis services
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“I'll continue prioritizing increasing behavioral health and crisis services in underserved communities”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Laurie-Anne Sayles on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- 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
- Re-Elect Laurie-Anne Sayles
Campaign website · Laurie-Anne Sayles campaign · sayles4moco.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Council At Large (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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