Montgomery County, Maryland
Rabbi Yitzchak taught that “A ruler is not to be appointed unless the community is consulted.”
— Babylonian Talmud Berachot 55a
Montgomery County needs leaders who will represent all of us, and who are accountable to the whole community. That’s why we vote, and why we take seriously Rabbi Yitzchak’s teaching that community input is essential for choosing who will lead our county.
And it’s why the JUFJ Campaign Fund was founded — to help elect leaders who will fight for our Jewish values, to advocate for issues that matter to the whole Montgomery County community, and to hold our representatives to the commitments they make.
Congratulations to Will Jawando and Laurie-Anne Sayles!
We continue to support our endorsed candidates who won their primary elections, Will Jawando for County Executive and Laurie-Anne Sayles for County Council, At-Large. A big Yasher Koach/job well done to Fatmata Barrie, Debbie Spielberg, and Izola Shaw. We’re proud of their people-powered campaigns, even though they did not win their races for County Council. We have spent years working side by side with these incredible community leaders and we know that our partnership will continue, as will their work for the good of our community.
Stay tuned for additional endorsements as we approach the general election.
Will Jawando for County Executive
The JUFJ Campaign Fund is thrilled to join a powerful group of unions, educators, immigrant advocates, and civic leaders in endorsing Will Jawando for County Executive. We have worked side by side with Councilmember Jawando over the last 8 years to keep people in their homes, create safer schools, provide more accountability in police interactions, protect our immigrant neighbors, and make critical budget decisions that prioritize the most vulnerable community members. As County Executive, he is committed to growing the economy from the bottom up, investing in education, and expanding access to affordable housing.
Montgomery County voters have the opportunity to elect a progressive champion as our next County Executive, someone who understands that the way we dismantle antisemitism, racism, and other tools of oppression is by coming together across our differences and building relationships that can stand the test of time and of disagreements. When we build together, we can create things none of us could make alone.
Laurie-Anne Sayles for County Council, At-Large
The JUFJ Campaign Fund was proud to endorse Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles four years ago when she won her historic race for County Council At-Large. Councilmember Sayles has been a critical vote for our coalitions’ victories over the past four years, and we are proud to endorse her again in 2026. As the new chair of the Council’s Health and Human Services Committee, we have seen Councilmember Sayles listen closely to community concerns on each issue that comes before her and show her commitment to building a sustainable future for all residents, regardless of background or wealth.
Montgomery County Events
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Montgomery County Housing Team Meeting: Goal Setting and Election Planning
August 17 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jewish tradition teaches us that everyone has the right to safe, dignified, and affordable housing. Join JUFJ’s Housing Justice Team as we approve our annual goals, discuss county-level housing legislation that we’ve been tracking, and strategize on how to defeat Ballot Question A, which would signi…
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Montgomery County Community Safety & Justice Team Meeting: Goal Setting and Election Planning
August 31 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jewish sacred texts declare that destroying even one life is akin to destroying a whole world. But here in Montgomery County, lives are destroyed every day, especially Black and brown lives, by our systems of immigration enforcement, policing, and school discipline. The JUFJ and JUFJ Campaign Fund C…
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SAVE THE DATE: The Festival of Voting Booths
October 1
Sukkot, or the Festival of Booths, reminds us every year that everything in our lives is impermanent, that we must work to harvest the fruits of our labors, and that those fruits are sweetest when we share them with our community. And that’s exactly what we are celebrating at the Festival of Voting …
Montgomery County Staff
2022 Montgomery County Endorsement Team
Thank you to all the Campaign Fund Board Members, Montgomery County volunteers, and staff who contributed to the endorsement process, giving generously of their time and insights. Thank you also to our many partners who consulted with us throughout the process.
Debbie Amster
Robert Barkin
Linda Bergofsky
Riley Blaugrund
Karen Caplan
Nikki Cole
Michael English
David S. Fishback
Joseph Gelula
Rafi Glazer
Sherry Glazer
Jesse Glickstein
Melissa Goemann
Mara Greengrass
Lisa Hack
Bill Halpern
Steven Harvey
Brigid Howe
Deedee Jacobsohn
Stephanie Joseph
Jerry Kickenson
Anita Lampel
Robert Landau
Phyllis Lerner
Anna Levy
Laura Loeb
Michelle Mazurek
Jeff Reiser
Heidi Rhodes
Jeff Rubin
Amy Sanders
Jo Shifrin
Devorah Stavisky
Carol Stern
Bruce Turnbull
Laura Wallace
Naomi Weiss
Shelley Winkler
Mark Wolff
Eli Wykell
Fran Zamore
This message has been authorized and paid for by the JUFJ Campaign Fund, PO Box 41485, Washington, DC 20018. Michelle Sternthal, President. This message has not been authorized or approved by any candidate.