Sherwin Wells
Candidate for County Council Member, Montgomery County, At Large
Background
- Occupation
- Mortgage broker and real estate broker
- Campaign website
- voteforwells.org
A U.S. Army veteran and immigrant from Trinidad and Tobago who has lived in Gaithersburg since 1997, he has more than 25 years of experience in financial services, real estate and mortgage lending.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports lowering property taxes on residents
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“Decrease Property Taxes on residents because we do not have a budget crisis.”
Public safety
Supports school resource officers and clear backpacks in schools
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“School Resource Officers assigned to each school and "clear" backpack policy.”
Health & human services
Supports more funding for food assistance programs
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“Increase funding for food assistance programs to combat food insecurity.”
Government & transparency
Proposes same-day expedited permitting
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“Same Day & Expedited Permitting Process: Apply before midday and representatives of the various reviewing agencies will begin processing immediately.”
Proposes performance reviews of county positions and departments
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“Review compensation plans for all county positions and conduct performance reviews and department reports”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Sherwin Wells on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo 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
- Vote for Wells
Campaign website · Sherwin Wells campaign · voteforwells.org
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Council At Large (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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