Will Jawando
Candidate for County Executive, Montgomery County
Background
- Occupation
- Montgomery County Council member (at large); civil rights lawyer
- Campaign website
- willjawando.com
An at-large member of the Montgomery County Council for eight years. A civil rights lawyer, he worked in the Obama White House before joining the council.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports a higher tax rate on the wealthiest residents
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“The wealthiest among us should pay a higher rate so middle-class families and elderly residents get relief.”
Pledges review of corporate subsidies and developer incentives
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“I'll take a hard look at corporate subsidies, developer giveaways, and management costs we can streamline.”
Public safety
Supports police transparency and accountability measures
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“I believe in building real trust between communities and law enforcement through transparency and accountability.”
Supports addressing root causes of crime
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“We must invest in the root causes of crime: mental health, youth programs, housing stability.”
Education
Pledges to prioritize education and childcare in the budget
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“I'll prioritize education, childcare, and services for working families.”
Housing
Supports affordable housing near transit and renter protections
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“We need to build real affordable housing near transit, protect renters from being squeezed out”
Environment & parks
Supports a two-year moratorium on new data centers
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“Will is fighting for a two-year moratorium to protect our energy, environment, and communities from unchecked data center expansion.”
Health & human services
Proposes expanding mental health, food and workforce assistance
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“That means expanding mental health services, food assistance and workforce support.”
All sources (5)
- 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, Legislative Branch
Government record · Maryland State Archives · msa.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Executive (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Will Jawando for Montgomery County Executive
Campaign website · Will Jawando campaign · willjawando.com
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