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In front of the Great FallsTavern in the C&O CanalNational Historical Parkon Sunday morning, June8, a mounted park rangerinteracts with parkvisitors while Bike Patrolvolunteers loan out freebikes to those whowanted to bike along thetowpath but didn’t bringtheir own.

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Jordan P. CooperJordan P. Cooper is a Democratic candidate for

delegate in District 16. He was born, raised, and edu-cated in Montgomery County, and lives in NorthBethesda. Cooper has extensive on-the-ground legis-lative experience in Annapolis and currentlyrepresents 2,000 District 16 constituents as the presi-dent of the Luxmanor Citizens Association. He is anappointed member of the Western MontgomeryCounty Citizens Advisory Board and was formerly apolicy advisor at the National Partnership for Womenand Families. Cooper is a public health expert withacademic, legislative and professional health policyexperience. He received a MSPH from the JohnsHopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and a BAfrom Vassar College.

He attended Tilden Middle and Walter Johnson High School and is an activefamily member of B’nei Tzedek congregation.

Why you should vote for meI represent 2,000 constituents in North Bethesda as the president of the Luxmanor

Citizens Association. As a member of the Western Montgomery County CitizensAdvisory Board, I join the board in advising the Montgomery County Executive andCounty Council on the county budget. I am an appointee of the Governor on theSelective Service Board of Rockville.

I’m the only challenger candidate in this race who was born, raised, and edu-cated in District 16, having attended and graduated from Luxmanor ES, Tilden MS,and Walter Johnson High School. I am a graduate of Vassar College and have amaster’s degree in health policy from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of PublicHealth. I have worked on health policy in the Maryland House of Delegates, havewritten language that has subsequently been incorporated into final regulations onquality measurement pertaining to the Affordable Care Act, and I currently workon Health IT at Kaiser Permanente.

My top priorities upon being elected to represent Bethesda, Potomac, FriendshipHeights, and Glen Echo in the Maryland House of Delegates are to:

1. Advance affordable, quality healthcare2. Advocate for excellence in pre-K-12 and higher education3. Invest in our infrastructure for a stronger economyEvery month individuals and small businesses face escalating health insurance

premiums. My top priority in the House of Delegates will be to work to drive downthe unnecessarily high cost of health care in Maryland. I will work to ensure thatevery Marylander has access to healthcare for every part of their body. I will workto negotiate down the price of prescription drugs through the Health Benefits Ex-change and make sure that one doctor can no longer charge five times more thananother doctor for the same procedure. This is a proven concept that has savedmillions of dollars while reducing health disparities in Maryland hospitals since the1970s. Finally, I will work on legislation that will usher in a transition from medi-cal reimbursement structures that incentivize volume to models that create addedvalue in healthcare.

With regard to education, as MCPS enrollment continues to grow at the rate ofa new high school each year, I will work to bring more school construction dollarsback to Montgomery County so that we have enough space in each school for ev-ery child. I will defend funding for the arts & music in education, because theseprograms foster creative problem solving skills, which are the skills that will dis-tinguish our workforce in the new global economy. Finally, I will fight to expandforeign language immersion programs to all elementary students in Maryland. Theseprograms would carry limited fiscal impact and have been proven to work in sixseparate instances in Montgomery County.

I believe that the state’s primary responsibility in ensuring that Maryland has astrong economy is to ensure that our public infrastructure functions reliably. Busi-nesses cannot function well in an environment where power outages are frequentand of long duration, nor where water and sewer lines burst, nor where employ-ees are unable to commute to work because mass transit options are consistentlydelayed. Greater emphasis needs to be placed on investing in the infrastructure thatwe already have to prevent deterioration of service.

That is why on June 24, when you vote in the Democratic Primary, I ask thatyou consider supporting me, Jordan P. Cooper, with your vote for state delegate.

Cooper

Peter DennisBio: Peter Dennis is an attor-

ney and entrepreneur fromPotomac, Md. After graduatingfrom Winston Churchill HighSchool, he studied history atBoston College, then earned hislaw degree and a certificate inpublic policy from the CatholicUniversity of America. His ca-reer in politics began as ChrisVan Hollen’s first campaign vol-unteer in 2001, after which heworked for Rep. Van Hollen inCongress as both a legislativecorrespondent and a systemsadministrator. Since then, he’s worked on the campaigns ofIke Leggett and State Sen. Jamie Raskin, as well as CommonCause, the American Bar Association’s Commission on Domes-tic Violence, the Law Firm of Murphy & Price, and theMillennial advocacy organization Our Time. He currently runsan internet startup called Perfect Republic, which is redevel-oping a website called the American Awards, expected tolaunch in early June.

Why Peter?I joined this race because I was disgusted by the obscene

amount of money that’s gone into the District 16 election, andas delegate I’ll sponsor the legislation we need to address theproblems exemplified by this very race, from public financ-ing of state elections and a ban on partisan gerrymandering,to the creation of a state-run interactive sample ballot appli-cation to reduce the cost of communication betweencandidates and most voters to zero, and funding a study intothe feasibility of eventually implementing secure online vot-ing through the ballot app.

One of my other top priorities is passing intelligent andresponsible legislation to legalize, regulate, and tax mari-juana. Maryland recently decriminalized marijuana, whichaddresses the problem our state had with a racially-biasedenforcement of our laws, but every year we delay regulatingand taxing the sale of marijuana costs taxpayers over $130million in potential tax revenues.

I will also sponsor legislation to provide for a massive ex-pansion of our state’s online learning tools, making highereducation more affordable and accessible to all Marylanders.

More at http://www.peterdennis.org

Dennis

C. William FrickDel. Bill Frick: Maryland

House of Delegates, District 16Biography:Education: Bethesda Chevy-

Chase H.S., 1993; NorthwesternUniversity, 1997; Harvard LawSchool, 2000

Experience: State Delegate,District 16, 2007-Present; Attor-ney at Law, Akin Gump StraussHauer & Feld, LLP, 2000-Present

Del. Bill Frick is completinghis second term in the MarylandGeneral Assembly representingDistrict 16. In this short time, Delegate Frick’s work has earnedhim seniority and leadership in the House, where he nowserves as House Parliamentarian and chairman of the impor-tant Revenues Subcommittee of the Ways and MeansCommittee.

Bill is determined to enhance transparency and accountabil-ity in state fiscal matters. Concerned that nearly $4B of annualtax expenditures are not carefully scrutinized or evaluated,Del. Frick authored the Tax Credit Evaluation Act, whichcalled for cost-benefit reviews of the state’s key tax creditprograms. Those reviews have already begun to identify nec-essary improvements in some economic incentive programs.Del. Frick won national attention in 2014 when he raisedquestions over the state’s subsidy of film and television pro-ductions.

Inspired by Harvard Law School Professor (and now U.S.Senator) Elizabeth Warren, Bill has been a leading advocatefor consumer protection.

He has worked to stop predatory lending, and introducedlegislation to keep state resources in community banks to helpfacilitate local small business lending. Recognizing his work,the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition has named him“Most Promising Legislator of the Year” and one of their “Con-sumer Heroes.”

In his private life, Del. Frick practices law with a leadinglaw firm in Washington, DC. He lives in Bethesda with his wifeBethany, a spirits industry executive, and his “Fricklets,” Katie(8) and Charlie (6).

Frick

State Delegates: District 16

The Primary Election for Montgomery County isTuesday, June 24. If you want some choice in whowill represent you on County Council, as CountyExecutive, in the Maryland General Assembly, nowis the time to engage. If you think it doesn’t mat-ter much, these are the people who make land usedecisions, decide what to do with county property,who set tax rates, who decide how much moneywill go to schools, who control services that affecttraffic and many other things that affect quality oflife more than anything that happens at a nationallevel.

STATE DELEGATES AND SENATORSPotomac is split between District 15 and 16. (See

map on page 2.) Each resident is represented byone state senator and three state delegates fromtheir district. District 16 includes Bethesda, ChevyChase and parts of Potomac. District 15 includesparts of Potomac and the upcounty.

Longtime Sen. Brian Frosh (D-16) is running forAttorney General, and Del. Susan Lee (D-16) is

running against Hugh Hill and J’aime Drayton inthe Democratic primary. (J’aime Drayton did notrespond to multiple requests for information.)

There are seven candidates vying for the threedelegate seats in District 16.

In District 15, former delegate now State Sen.Brian Feldman is unopposed in the primary andwill face Robin Ficker (R) in November.

Four candidates are seeking the three seats forDelegate in District 15.

IMPORTANT DATESJune 12-19: early voting starts on the Thurs-

day, June 12 and runs for eight days through theThursday before the election. Montgomery Countyoffers nine early voting centers. Voting hours eachday at all locations will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.The closest site to Potomac is at the Executive Of-fice Building, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD20850.

June 24, Election Day, voting places open 7a.m. to 8 p.m.

Vote Tuesday, June 24; Early Voting Starts June 12Primary Election

Map, General Assem-bly: Potomac is dividedbetween District 15and 16 with one statesenator and threedelegates per district.

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Hrant JamgochianBIO:LL.M. in Global

Health Law from theGeorgetown UniversityLaw Center

J.D. from CatholicUniversity ColumbusSchool of Law

B.S. in Governmentand Politics from Univer-sity of MarylandUniversity College

I bring nearly 20 yearsof public policy experi-ence at the state andnational levels, with the long track record of success,which I hope to take with me to Annapolis.

Currently, I serve as the executive director for Di-alysis Patient Citizens, where I am responsible fordirecting and overseeing all day-to-day operations ofthe organization. I serve as the primary spokespersonfor the organization and lead advocate, workingclosely with the Obama Administration to protect con-sumers during implementation of the Affordable CareAct.

I previously served as the director of Health Policyfor United Way Worldwide, where I was the lead ex-pert on federal and state health policy for the world’slargest charity. I also served as the director of Congres-sional and State Relations for the AmericanPharmacists Association, where I spearheaded advo-cacy efforts to improve patient access as well asprotect patient safety. I also worked at the AmericanPsychological Association, where I led our grassrootsefforts to pass mental health parity legislation in morethan a dozen states as well as at the federal level.

I began my professional career running grassrootsadvocacy campaigns for Environment America, work-ing on-the-ground in six states on more than twodozen campaigns.

I am a firm believer that health, education and in-come are all interconnected. For example, children donot learn if they are hungry. That is why I serve on theboard of Nourish Now, to help eliminate food wasteand hunger in Montgomery County. It is also why I amrunning on a platform to improve the health, educa-tion and financial stability of our community.

I want to ensure that everyone has access to highquality, affordable health care; spending most of myprofessional career fighting to increase patient access.As your delegate, I want to close insurance loopholesin the Affordable Care Act and help fix our health ex-change. We also need to do more to help our seniors“age-in-place” and provide high quality, long-termcare to those who may need it. As a member of the“sandwich generation,” I currently care for my 98-year-old grandmother who suffers from Alzheimer’s,while also raising a beautiful 9-month-old baby boy.

I also want to make sure that all children receive agood education, along with the support they need toachieve their full potential. To help address our grow-ing achievement gap, I will continue to advocate foruniversal early education to ensure that all of ourchildren have a good start. I will also work hard toaddress our overcrowded classrooms, by making sureMontgomery County secures its fair share of schoolconstruction funding from the state. We also need tomake it a priority to make higher education more af-fordable. I have heard from far too many friends andneighbors who have told their children that despite allof their hard work they cannot afford to go to thecollege of their choice.

Finally, I want to ensure that everyone has the op-portunity to earn a good living. Far too many familiesare now choosing between unemployment and under-employment. We need to get more people back towork and in good paying jobs. That means eliminat-ing excessive red tape to make it easier to do businessin Maryland. I also support the creation of a statebank, to help free up capital during the current creditcrunch, while also helping to keep more money inMaryland instead of shipping bank profits out-of-state.At the same time, we must address our traffic gridlockand decaying infrastructure if we want to attract andretain good jobs in our community.

Our campaign has held several meet-and-greetsover the past several months. The next meet & greetevent is: June 11, 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., 8314 Meadow-lark Lane, Bethesda.

More information about my campaign at http://gojamgo.org/

More information about my public policy experi-ence is also available at:

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Jamgochian

Ariana KellyAriana

K e l l yw a selectedto theH o u s eof Del-e g a t e sin 2010.Aformern o n -p r o f i te x e c u -tive andP B Snews producer, Kelly has received nu-merous awards for her effectiveadvocacy on behalf of small busi-nesses, public health, women’s health,the environment, people with disabili-ties and working families. Shespecializes in issues affecting smallbusinesses and family economic secu-rity.

Kelly successfully passed legislationrequiring insurance companies covertreatment for children with autismand other developmental disabilities,and was named “Legislator of theYear” in 2014 by the Mental HealthAssociation of Maryland for her workimproving access to mental healthand substance abuse treatment. Shehas made childcare a priority, success-fully increasing state support for lowcost childcare for working families,and fighting to streamline the regula-tory process for childcare centers. In2014 she also passed legislation pro-tecting the rights of sexual assaultsurvivors, and expanding access to jobprotected family medical leave.

Kelly has a progressive vision forMaryland that includes supporting allfamilies, investing in education, in-creasing school construction funding,and significantly improving our trans-portation infrastructure. She believesthe progressive values of our commu-nity, including promoting socialjustice and equal opportunity, andprotecting civil rights, the environ-ment and a strong social safety netcan be reflected and strengthenedwhen we improve our business cli-mate, particularly for smallbusinesses.

Kelly serves on the Health & Gov-ernment Operations Committee, theInsurance Subcommittee, the Bi-County Agencies Committee and theDisparities Subcommittee. She is co-chair of the Workgroup on Access toHabilitative Services, and a memberof the Workgroup on Midwifery andthe Commission on the Commemora-tion of the 19th Amendment.

Kelly is the former executive direc-tor of NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland.She also served as executive producerof PBS’ “To The Contrary,” and as na-tional campaign director forMomsRising.org where she led theEnvironmental Health and Pay Equitycampaigns.

Born and raised in MontgomeryCounty, Delegate Kelly is a graduateof Walter Johnson High School. Herfamily lives in Fort Sumner, Bethesda,where her daughter Maeve attendsWood Acres Elementary, and her sonLeo attends Washington Hebrew’sBindeman Center Preschool.

Kelly

Marc KormanAddress Bethesda

MD 20814C a m p a i g n

Phone: 240-447-1175

C a m p a i g nW e b s i t e :www.marckorman.com

C a m p a i g nE m a i l :[email protected]

C a m p a i g nF a c e b o o k :www.facebook.com/marc.korman.campaign

Campaign Twitter: @mkormanEducation: JD University of Maryland. 2010

(magna cum laude), MA in Government, JohnsHopkins. 2007, BA in history Univ. of SouthernCalifornia, 1997.

Occupation: Associate, Sidley Austin LLPPolitical Positions: District 16’s elected rep-

resentative on the Montgomery CountryDemocratic Central Committee

My name is Marc Korman and I am running torepresent District 16 in the Maryland House ofDelegates. In Annapolis, my main job will be tosafeguard our region’s economic prosperity. Ingreat places to live like Potomac, that means ensur-ing continued excellence in education, enhancingtransportation options, and protecting the environ-ment.

Montgomery County’s brand is education and wemust maintain our excellent schools. One area thestate can be helpful is school construction. Ourcountywide school system is growing by over 2,000students per year. The Churchill High School Clus-ter is in better condition than some of the otherclusters in the county, but Winston Churchill HighSchool itself is overcrowded. Potomac Elementaryis as well. Several of the surrounding high schoolclusters also have capacity issues, includingWootton High School and the Whitman cluster,where all but one of the schools is over capacity. Inthe House of Delegates, I will fight for the increasedfunding our area needs. Montgomery County mustsecure support from the state for a “catch-up” con-struction program and school construction fundingformulas must factor in school system size and rateof growth (Montgomery County’s school system isthe largest and fastest growing in the state) whenallocating dollars. Our children deserve modern,clean, and appropriately sized facilities, notcramped hallways and portable trailers.

Another important issue to our community istransportation. Independent studies consistentlyrate our region’s traffic the worst in the country,with local drivers sitting in traffic twice as long asthe national average. This hampers our economicsuccess and degrades our quality of life. As a legis-lator, I’ll be heavily involved in the oversight ofcritical state roads like Bradley Road and RiverRoad. But our county’s economic future also relieson Metro (Bus, MetroAccess for the disabled, andrail). We need to make sure Metro runs efficientlyand effectively. In supporting transit, however, wecannot lose track of the fact that Maryland has ne-glected its entire transportation infrastructure forfar too long, delaying structural bridge repairs andleaving potholes unfilled. The state and localprojects backlog is in the tens of billions of dollars,and I will work to fix this. Maryland should restorehighway user revenue, the local share of the stategas tax, to help fund these important efforts.

Finally, our economic prosperity must be sustain-able. Protecting our environment and findingsustainable sources of energy are among the mostimportant issues facing our region in the comingyears. I have been endorsed by the Sierra Club be-cause of my solutions-based approach to ourenvironmental challenges. Maryland has ambitiousrenewable energy and greenhouse gas reductiongoals, but we need to be far more aggressive toactually meet them. We must invest in large-scaleprojects like Maryland’s offshore wind farm, as wellas small-scale projects like solar panels and windturbines for individual homes and businesses. Byfacilitating zoning processes and creating tax incen-tives for renewable sources of energy, we can makeit easier to create these important projects and feedthem into the electricity grid. I also strongly sup-port efforts to clean the Chesapeake Bay. That startswith cleaning the Potomac River, a major tributaryof the Bay. This means addressing our groundwa

Gareth E. MurrayWhat Potomac Voters need

to know about Gareth E.Murray, M.Div., Ph.D.:

I would like the District 16Potomac residents to knowthat although I am a new resi-dent to District 16, I am notnew to Montgomery County,the General Assembly or thelegislative process. I have beena resident of MontgomeryCounty since relocating fromLos Angeles in 1988. I wasvery active in the east countycommunity as a PTA officer,founding member of Action inMontgomery, board member of the Banneker Math and Sci-ence Honors Program (now AAFAE), catalyst for establishingThe People’s Wellness Clinic (for under and uninsured eastcounty residents), volunteer assistant coach at SpringbrookHS, board member of the Mental Health Association ofMontgomery County, National Center for Children andFamilies and Leadership Montgomery. While living inColesville in the late 1990s, I reached out to District 16’s Pas-tor Prouty at the River Road Unitarian UniversalistCongregation to join me in an activity during the MartinLuther King Holiday of service weekend. The goal was tohave children from different backgrounds and races cometogether to paint a mural for the Good Hope Rec Center andin the process learn to appreciate our diversity and work co-operatively with others for the common good.

In 2002, I was elected to the House of Delegates from Dis-trict 20 becoming the first of two African Americans in thehistory of Montgomery County to serve in such a capacity.During my time in office some of my accomplishments werelegislation that strengthened the MBE program, reporting re-quirements to make the Small Business Reserve Programmore accountable, creating a process for nursing homes tohave a voice during state audits, addressing the impact ofunattended men’s health, bringing attention to the impor-tance of cultural competence in health care and institutinga process to empower nursing home residents and theirfamilies. Following one term I was appointed director of Leg-islative Affairs for the Maryland Higher EducationCommission, where I coordinated the crafting and draftingof administration bills for higher education. I was also a co-chair on the State Plan for Higher Education writing teamsfor 2009 and 2013. The state plan is the document thatguides all institutions of higher education for a four-year pe-riod.

Since moving to Potomac I have continued to serve mycommunity through the board of the Potomac View HomeOwner’s Association. A person of action, after listening toPotomac View residents complain about the danger in go-ing across or turning right onto River Road because of theoncoming traffic from Piney Meetinghouse Road, I solicitedassistance from my former colleague, the Hon. Del. BillBronrott, who ordered a traffic study. As a result of thatstudy a yield to oncoming traffic sign was installed for driv-ers going west on Piney Meetinghouse Road and turningsouth onto River Road.

I have maintained a positive working relationship with myformer colleagues and will be able to use that immediatelyupon my arrival in Annapolis. I have the necessary skill set,intellect and working relationships to get things done for allsegments of our community. “For such a time as this,” I willbe that effective voice for a new paradigm in education,transportation, the environment and our treasured senioradult population.

Bio: The Hon. Gareth E. Murray, M.Div., Ph.D., has over35 years combined experience in the fields of mental health,organization development, religion and public service.

Murray is now a government relations consultant in theprivate sector and an entrepreneur with ventures in telecom-munications and real estate development through hiscompany, Spirit Ventures, LLC. He is running for the Houseof Delegates from District 16 of Montgomery County.

During his 20-plus years in higher education, he servedwithin the Division of Student Affairs at the University ofMaryland, College Park; University of Southern California,where he was the first African American hired by the Coun-seling Center and The University of the District of Columbia.In 1995, upon completion of seminary at Virginia UnionUniversity, he was called to serve as assistant pastor of ThePeople’s Community Baptist Church in Silver Spring, and inJanuary of 2006 was appointed associate pastor Senior AdultMinistry at The First Baptist Church in Silver Spring.

Murray served as clinical supervisor and regional clinicalaccounts manager for a national managed mental health andemployee assistance provider. He then transitioned into thepublic sector as the director of the Office of Stress Manage-ment for the Montgomery County police department.

In November of 2002 Murray won the general election for

MurrayKorman

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The Sky(light)Is The Limit!

Skylights serve a number of functions when livingin a residence, or adding to the value of the resi-dence when a home is on the market. A skylight—essentially any window that is titled or situatedentirely on the ceiling—is a unique way of addingnatural lighting to a dull or dark room. Providingnatural lighting into the room below, skylights addan elegant touch with a dramatic effect in any liv-ing space, as well as making the area feel more spa-cious. More than simply the addition of clean light-ing and graceful ambience, skylights are efficient aswell, infusing substance into their style. Skylightsadmit more light per unit area than windows do,and distribute that light more evenly throughout aliving space, making properly designed skylightssignificantly energy efficient design elements. It isestimated that in both commercial and residentialstructures, use of day lighting (such as skylights)can effectively reduce energy costs by up to one-third! Skylights consist of more than just punchinga hole in the ceiling and fitting it with glass or plas-tic (though that’s certainly one option). Design andstructural soundness should be weighed and con-sidered when installing or adding a skylight;improper insulation or construction can negate theskylight’s energy-reductive assets significantly.When considering design and placement of a sky-light, think of where the skylight will receive themaximum amount of light, as this will not only con-tribute to the beauty of the room being lit, but alsoto the energy-saving element of the skylight.Homeowners may also want to consider positioningof skylights when deciding on skylight design—askylight that is designed to open allows for season-ally appropriate ventilation as well as light, whichadds to the energy efficiency of the skylight. Thereare a variety of shapes and sizes to choose from inskylight design, and equally as many constructionmaterials that contribute to both the aesthetics andefficiency of a skylight. New methods of glazing andsealing reduce energy loss and provide a water-tight construction. It is important to construct andinstall skylights properly to avoid these issues, aswell as “skylight weeping” due to condensation.Traditional skylights, roof lanterns, or an oculusare the most popular types of skylight styles incor-porated into a home, with a number and variety ofunique designs, construction materials and modernefficiencies to each distinct style available. Sobefore contracting an electrician to install costlyand energy-hungry lighting, consider whetherincluding day lighting options, such as a skylight,might be a better choice for your home and lightingor energy goals. Then examine your choices—thesky(light) is the limit!

State Senator: District 16

Hugh HillHugh Hill is a physician, attorney,

and professional educator with exten-sive experience with civic organizationsand activism in Montgomery County, aswell as experience at the Federal levelin policy and law making.

After med school in Richmond and aJD from the University of Virginia, Hughand his wife Sandy moved to Montgom-ery County in 1979. He is an emergencyphysician, has served in 10 ERs in ourstate, including Suburban and the Na-tional Naval Medical Center where hewas the first civilian director.

For the Feds, Hugh worked in DOD atthe AFIP. After working in the firstClinton campaign, he was co-chair of apanel helping to craft “Hillary Care” andlater served in HHS in policy positionsfor Medicare, including coverage andfraud-fighting. He currently teachesEmergency Medicine at Hopkins.

Dr. Hill has been deeply involved inthe life of our county and is a recognizedhealth activist. For 20 years, Hughserved as a volunteer physician for Mo-bile Medical Care, our county’s oldestand largest clinic for the most needy,was on the board, and became presi-dent. Hugh is currently on the Board ofthe International Psychotherapy Insti-tute. He was the medical director forMontgomery Hospice and the first chairof the Montgomery Cares AdvisoryBoard.

Why my candidacy matters: Thiselection should not be about whose turnit is or who is entitled to the seat. WhenSandy and I moved our family here,Montgomery was always on every top10 list of counties to live in — but nomore. We had a net loss of jobs last year.The state continues to treat us as theirATM. 17 percent of our school budgetcomes from the state versus 43-35 per-cent for other jurisdictions. We get backless than 20 cents on our state tax dol-lars.

Yes, we are fortunate and will alwaysbe a “donor” county, but the discrepan-cies are too great!

Our delegation to Annapolis has notbeen effective. We need new vigorousrepresentation that will use our politicalclout to return Montgomery County toits primacy as the economic engine ofthe state.

We have the largest delegation, butwe punch below our weight. A healthyproductive Montgomery is good for allof Maryland.

We won’t need more taxes when oursenators and delegates use the powerand influence we should have.

New leadership is required to makechanges. We are a fortunate community,but we can do better. We must do bet-ter to arrest the trends dimming our —and thus our state’s — future.

Education: We can do better at ev-

ery level.U n i v e r s a lpre-K yieldsa return oninvestmentat an incred-ible ratio.We have todo this now.MontgomeryCounty isa d d i n genough students every year to fill ahigh school and our children are be-ing taught in trailers. We can’t keepup. The state has to be made to re-alize its responsibilities here. Withmore community college classes forqualified high school students, wecan decompress and reduce collegecosts for those families. We needtesting, but the tests have to trackthe curriculum, not control it, andschools should be scored, not indi-vidual teachers. Scores have to berisk adjusted, for schools with moreat-risk children.

Health: We need a health-careprofessional in the Senate to get usout of the ACC exchange mess weare in. Health care for all Maryland-ers will generate an attractiveproductive reliable work force andenhance all our lives. As an emer-gency physician, I have seen thecosts in lives, to families, and in pro-ductivity of untreated disease andinjury. It’s societal malpractice not toprevent these disasters, when thatcost is less than what it costs us af-ter it’s too late.

Support for working fami-lies: Too often, a family memberwants to work, add to our productiv-ity and pay taxes, but has to stay athome to help. Programs to supportquality reliable child care, disabledadults, and seniors who can age inplace with help can pay for them-selves.

We can do so much more for ourelders, who are a resource for ourcommunity and a blessing for theirfamilies and all of us.

We need maker centers, not justincubators to promote innovationand green job growth. We shouldincentivize not just new businesses,but the opening of new lines by ex-isting businesses. We are nearlychoking the life out of small businesswith our traffic congestion and all ofus want transportation addressed,and absolutely with the involvementof the local areas most effective.

I’ve been taking care of Maryland-ers one at a time for three decades;now I’m ready to do more.

Respectfully, I ask for your sup-port and your vote.

Hugh Hillwww.hughhill.org

Hill

Susan C. LeeSusan Lee, a respected civil rights attor-

ney, was elected to the Maryland House ofDelegates in 2002. Lee serves as a DeputyMajority Whip, House Judiciary Commit-tee member, chair of the Family LawSubcommittee, vice chair of the Montgom-ery County House Delegation, PresidentEmeritus of the Women’s Legislative Cau-cus, co chair of the Maryland Commissionon Cyber Security, Innovation and Excel-lence, co chair of the Task Force to StudyIdentity Theft, and co chair of theNanobiotechnology Task Force.

Susan Lee, the daughter of a World WarII U.S. Navy veteran and retired Washing-ton Post artist, attended Leland Jr. HighSchool, Herbert Hoover Jr. High School,and Winston Churchill High School. Shegraduated from the University of Mary-land, College Park and University of SanFrancisco School of Law. Susan was amember of the Western MontgomeryCounty Citizens Advisory Board, JewishFoundation for Group Homes Board,Montgomery County Gang Task Force,and Progressive Maryland Board and co-chair of the NAACP MulticulturalCommunity Partnership. She was ap-pointed to the U.S. Patent and TrademarkAdvisory Board during the Clinton Admin-istration.

In the Maryland General Assembly, Leehas helped pass significant laws to ad-vance excellence in education, a cleanenvironment and Chesapeake Bay, the lifesciences, cyber, IT and emerging technolo-gies, public safety, mass transit,transportation, smart growth, and othermeasures to uplift and improve the qual-ity of life for all Marylanders. Serving twoterms as president of the Women’s Legis-lative Caucus, she led efforts to pass anaggressive agenda of laws to fight domes-tic violence, sexual assault, child and elderabuse, and human trafficking; economi-cally empower women, children andfamilies; reduce health care disparities;and restore funding for rape crisis centersstatewide.

Lee introduced and passed Maryland’sfirst ever Telemedicine law to allow phy-sicians to be reimbursed for vital healthcare services delivered via Telemedicine,which has a track record of saving lives,increasing health care access and earlydiagnosis, improving outcomes and reduc-ing health care costs and disparities. Shealso helped pass the Civil Marriage Protec-tion Act and the Fairness for AllMarylanders Act. As co chair of both theCommission on Cyber Security, Innova-tion and Excellence and the Identity TheftTask Force, Susan has been a leader inauthoring and help passing landmark lawsto protect our citizens against cyber at-tacks that could paralyze the operations ofour government, economy, infrastructuresand first responders and laws to protectagainst the surge in medical records andhealth care information identity theft and

other crimescommitted onlineand on social me-dia.

She alsohelped pass sen-sible gun safetylaws andauthored and ledefforts to pass anew law to effec-tively deter andfight the surge in vicious and violenthome invasions by perpetrators who havetargeted seniors, women, and families. Asco chair of the Nanobiotechnology TaskForce, Susan helped support and passlaws to advance the life sciences, IT,cyber, and emerging technologies whichcreate life saving innovations, jobs andrevenues that will enable Maryland toglobally compete and sustain our future.Lee has been inducted into the Montgom-ery County Human Rights Hall of Fameand Daily Record’s Maryland Top 100Women, received the Maryland Legisla-tive Agenda for Women’s LegislativeLeadership Award, Maryland NOW Lead-ership Award, Village of FriendshipHeights Community Service Award,Charles E. Smith CommunitiesChairman’s Award for Commitment andSupport of the Elderly Community, Na-tional Center for Children and Families’Spirit Award for Humanitarian Leader-ship, Equality Maryland’s Out for JusticeAward, Mothers Against Drunk DrivingMerit Award, Progressive Maryland’s Pro-gressive Leader Award and recognized bythe Maryland Health Information & Man-agement Systems Society for leadershipon Healthcare Information Technologyand Reform.

Del. Susan C. Lee: Since being electedin 2002 to the Maryland House of Del-egates, I have had the privilege and honorof passing significant laws that have im-proved and uplifted the lives of countlessindividuals in our state. I am now run-ning for the District 16 State Senate seatbeing vacated by my colleague Sen. BrianFrosh, who is running for Maryland Attor-ney General and has endorsed me for thisseat. I am very in tuned with the manyunique issues and challenges facingPotomac and Montgomery County havinggrown up in this community, personallyexperienced those changes, and havingbeen a proud product of the MontgomeryCounty public schools, a civil rights attor-ney and community advocate. Buildingon those experiences and my track recordof proven leadership, hard work and get-ting results in the Maryland GeneralAssembly, I can continue to do even morein the Senate for the citizens in District16, Montgomery County and Maryland.

susanleeforsenate.comEmail: [email protected] of Susan C. LeeP.O. Box 34283Bethesda, MD 20827

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ter runoff and removing harmfulchemicals, which is good for our envi-ronment and enhances our ability toenjoy the Potomac River and the Bayrecreationally. Reducing our depen-dence on fossil fuels, cutting carbonemissions, and keeping our air andwater clean will secure the environmentfor years to come and create a greeneconomy for prosperity today.

Marc was born and raised in Mont-gomery County, and now lives inBethesda with his wife and son. He rep-resents District 16 on the MontgomeryCounty Democratic Central Committeeand sits on the board of directors of theBethesda Urban Partnership. For moreinformation on Marc, please visitwww.marckorman.com.

District 20 and in January of 2003 be-came the first of two African AmericanDelegates in the history of MontgomeryCounty to serve in the Maryland GeneralAssembly. In 2007, Murray was ap-pointed the director of LegislativeAffairs for the Maryland Higher Educa-tion Commission and served in thatposition until January of 2013.

A native Baltimorean and a firm be-liever in education, Murray has anearned Doctorate from Cornell Univer-sity, a Bachelor of Arts and Master ofArts from University of Maryland, Col-lege Park and a Master of Divinity fromVirginia Union University. Son of thelate John C. and Augusta M. Murray, heresides in Montgomery County, Md.with his wife and family.

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Come join us in Lorton, Virginia on June 20 - 21Meadowood Recreation Area • 10406 Gunston Road

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Directions: From I-95, take exit 163 for Lorton and VA-642. At the endof the exit, travel East on VA-642 briefly (.4 of a mile if you’re comingfrom the North and .2 of a mile if coming from the South). At the lightintersection for Lorton Market St., turn right. There will be a grocerystore and strip mall on your left. At the light intersection for Route 1,continue on straight ahead. This will put you on Gunston Cove Road,

which changes to Gunston Road/VA-242. In about 2 miles you’ll passthe main entrance to the Meadowood Recreation Area on your right.Don’t turn here, rather continue on another half of a mile. You’ll turnright through a gate onto a dirt drive. If you use Google Maps,Mapquest, or other GPS, you can use these coordinates as your desti-nation and it will take you right to the location: 38.670731,-77.190827

Thank you for supporting the Wild Horse and Burro Program since 1971.

Colin Kimm Dixon, Mary Kimm, Peter Kimm, Christopher Kimm and Grace Kimm onJune 1, 2014.

BrandonAnderson,

16, withgrandfatherJan Strompfof Potomacand Justin

Klein, 11, ofGaithersburgenjoy a night

out on thetown for the

boys’birthdays.

Me & My Dad

By Cissy Finley Grant

The Almanac

Harold James Straker, 68,known for over a halfcentury in the Potomac

area for his expertise with horses,died June 2, at Veteran’s Hospital,Martinsburg, W.Va. He had cancerof the lung. His longtime friend,Helen “Lou Lou” Bowling Steinfortwas with him.

Born in 1946, Harold movedwith his parents, the late Haroldand Julia Bayne Straker, to aPotomac farm near PennyfieldLock on the C&O Canal. It washere, in his early childhood, wherehe fell in love with horses, groom-ing those on the farm, eventuallygetting his own and teaching him-self how to ride.

Straker, a graduate of PotomacElementary School and RichardMontgomery High School, joinedthe U.S. Army in 1966 and servedin Vietnam. Following a two-yearstint in the Army he returned toPotomac and continued his inter-est working with horses. “He wasthe farm and broodmare managerfor the late Carey and Herbert‘Jack’ Miller’s Trespasser’s W farmon River Road, across from thePotomac Elementary School. He

Potomac Horseman Harold Straker Diesalso became a professional whip-per-in for Orange County Hunt inMiddleburg, Va.,” said Lisa GordonCarr, a close friend. “His interestcontinued in thoroughbred racingwhen he later helped Dr. FrancieLuther with her breeding programand racing venues,” Carr contin-ued.

Taking a hiatus from the thor-oughbred racing world in the1980s, Straker was employed byThe National Geographic Society,Gaithersburg, as a customer ser-vice representative in the orderdepartment. He was with the so-ciety for eight years prior to join-ing Mid-Atlantic Data Systems,also in Gaithersburg, as a customerservice representative.

Whenever the name HaroldStraker is mentioned, those whoknew him throughout the yearswould not just recall his love ofhorses, but of people for whom hecared, and there were many. Whenthe late Dr. John Keeler, a Potomacveterinarian for decades, becameill it was Straker who stepped inand cared for him.

After Carey and Jack Miller’smove to Boyds, where they con-tinued their thoroughbred racingprogram, the Millers, in lateryears, once again called on Haroldto come and help. He first lookedafter Jack, (who in 2001 wasnamed “The Perfect Lawyer” byWashingtonian Magazine,) andthen Carey when she became ill.Straker took care of her until herdeath in 2011. “There was nomore a devoted friend thanHarold,” the Miller’s son William“Bo” Miller said, from his home inNacogdoches, Texas.

Potomac Hunt member, Sara LeeGreenhalgh, of Poolesville, andformer Potomac resident for manyyears, recalled once asking Straker,“How do you do so many goodthings for so many?” She recalledhis exact answer, “My father al-

ways said to me, ‘Be nice to people.It doesn’t cost a dime and it makesyou feel better, too.’” She con-cluded, “He seemed to live bythat.”

A friend of more than 50 years,“Lou Lou” Bowling Steinfort ech-oed sentiments of others when shesaid, “He was the best friend any-one could have. He was a gift toeveryone who knew him.”

Following retirement from the

Straker

Millers, Straker never ceased hisdesire to help others. He contin-ued with volunteerism, helping atthe Frederick Soup Kitchen spon-sored by Emanuel Trinity LutheranChurch. He was “an all-‘roundgood guy,” his long-time friend,Jack DeFriece said.

The two knew each other sincedays at Potomac ElementarySchool. “He would do anything foryou and what he said was what

he meant,” he added.Straker is survived by his sister,

Betty S. Olson, Waldorf, Md., andbrother, George Straker, Mt. Airy,Md.

A memorial gathering will beheld on June 14, 5 p.m., at theFrederick home of Lisa and DavidCarr. In lieu of flowers donationsmay be sent to Emanuel TrinityLutheran Church, 4004 BallengerCreek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703.

Photos submitted for Father’s Day.



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Save Time,Vote Early

Montgomery County will open nine EarlyVoting Centers from June 12 to 19, from 10a.m. – 8 p.m. Any registered voter may casta ballot at any one of these sites on the samevoting equipment used on Election Day.

Early Voting Centers are located at:❖ Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S.

Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg❖ Damascus Community Recreation Cen-

ter, 25520 Oak Drive, Damascus❖ Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe

Street, Rockville❖ Germantown Recreation Center, 18905

Kingsview Road, Germantown❖ Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation

Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase❖ Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recre-

ation Center, 14906 Old Columbia Pike,Burtonsville

❖ Mid-County Community RecreationCenter, 2004 Queensguard Road, SilverSpring

❖ Silver Spring Civic Building, OneVeteran’s Plaza, Silver Spring

❖ Wheaton Community Recreation Cen-ter, 11711 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton.

Visit www.777vote.org, or the new mobileapp at m.montgomerycountymd.gov/elec-tions, to view more information on earlyvoting, including wait times for each center,updated hourly during voting hours.

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Kathleen M. DumaisDelegate, District

15 incumbentRelevant Experi-

enceMaryland House of

Delegates: 2003 tothe present; electedin 2002; 2006 and2010.

House Parliamen-tarian: 2007 to 2010(appointed by theSpeaker)

Vice Chair, HouseJudiciary Committee:2011 to present (ap-pointed by the Speaker)

EducationJD, University of MD School of Law, 1983BA, Mount Vernon College, Washington, DC,

(cum laude) 1980www.KathleenDumais.com

Delegate Dumais lives in the Willows inRockville near the Universities at Shady Grove andhas lived in Montgomery County for over 30 years.She is a member of the firm Ethridge, Quinn,Kemp, McAuliffe, Rowan & Hartinger in Rockville,Maryland and concentrates in family law. Her prac-tice includes complex divorce and custody matters,and she often serves as a court-appointed Best In-terest Attorney for children in custody disputes.She is a fellow of the American Academy of Matri-monial Lawyers.

She received the 2014 “Casper R. Taylor, Jr.Founder’s Award” from Speaker of the House,Michael E. Busch, a distinct honor given to a sit-ting member of the House each year for theirsteadfast commitment to public service and theintegrity of the House of Delegates.

Delegate Dumais continues to be acknowledgedfor her outstanding work in the area of family law.She received the prestigious 2010 Beverly A.Groner Family Law Award from the Maryland StateBar Association Family & Juvenile Law Section. Shealso received the 2010 Rita C. Davidson Awardfrom the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland andthe 2010 Dorothy Beatty Memorial Award from theWomen’s Law Center of Maryland, Inc. Further,Ms. Dumais received the 2012 DistinguishedAlumni Achievement Award from the GeorgeWashington University, Mount Vernon College.

Consumer and business publications have alsorecognized Delegate Dumais. Over the past sixyears, she was included in the “Top Divorce Law-yers” article in Bethesda Magazine. For more thana decade she’s been named as one of the top 50divorce lawyers in the Washington Metropolitanarea by the Washingtonian magazine and wasnamed one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women in 2005,2007 and 2009 by the Daily Record and is now amember of the Daily Record’s “Circle of Excel-lence.” She has been recognized by the Maryland“Super Lawyers” publications over the past eightyears and has been one of the Top 25 Women Law-yers in this same publication for the past sevenyears.

Additionally, Delegate Dumais received the 2005Legislative Award from the Maryland NetworkAgainst Domestic Violence (MNADV); the 2007Public Policy Award from the Maryland CoalitionAgainst Sexual Assault (MCASA); the 2008 Legis-lator of the Year Award from the MarylandLegislative Agenda for Women (MLAW); and the2009 Public Policy Award from the Maryland Chap-ter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys(NAELA). The Maryland States Attorneys Associa-tion selected Delegate Dumais as the Legislator ofthe Year in 2011. In 2014, Delegate Dumais willreceive the one of Legislative Leader Awards fromthe Maryland State Fraternal Order of Police.

Delegate Dumais’ Legislative Work: As a family law attorney, I am in a position to

be an effective advocate for those who are mostvulnerable, such as victims of domestic violenceand human trafficking, and I have a clear under-standing of needed reforms in the areas of divorce,custody and juvenile law. I am currently a mem-ber of the Commission on Child CustodyDecision-Making, which is a legislative commissionformed as a result of legislation I sponsored and Iam a member of the Judicial Conference’s Commis-sion on Access to Justice, where I serve as the

Dumais

David Fraser-HidalgoDavid Fraser-

Hidalgo was born inQuito, Ecuador andgrew up in Montgom-ery County.

In October 2013,Fraser-Hidalgo cam-paigned for and wona special election bythe MontgomeryCounty DemocraticCentral Committee(MCDCC), and wasappointed by Gover-nor O’Malley to liveout the term as a del-egate in the Maryland General Assembly. He hastaken on many hot-button issues, such as increas-ing the minimum wage, decriminalization ofmarijuana and the Fairness to all Marylanders Act.Fraser-Hidalgo is currently campaigning for a del-egate seat within the House of Delegates for fourmore years.

He attended Montgomery County public schools.He earned a BA in history from St. Mary’s College(St. Mary’s Public Honors College) in SouthernMaryland. Fraser-Hidalgo graduated from theMontgomery County police academy and servedthe Wheaton district.

Fraser-Hidalgo worked for a non-profit educa-tion organization in Washington, D.C. beforebecoming an owner and partner in the SilverSpring-based Sandglass Systems, a website devel-opment firm. He currently is employed by RegusInternational (Regus is the world’s largest providerof flexible workplaces) as an area sales manager.

In 2010, he was a candidate for District 15 del-egate, where he came in fourth (three seats, sixcandidates). Fraser-Hidalgo is a devoted commu-nity leader in Montgomery County and has heldthese roles: President of the Boyds Civic Associa-tion, chair of the Wheaton Urban District AdvisoryCommittee, vice president of the Hispanic Cham-ber of Commerce of Montgomery County, memberof the District 15 Democratic Caucus, Graduate ofLeadership Montgomery (’08).

Fraser-Hidalgo is married with two children andresides in Boyds.

http://fraserfor15.org/

Fraser-Hidalgo

Aruna MillerDelegate, District

15 incumbentI came to the U.S.

from India when Iwas seven years old. Iattended publicschools, graduatedfrom a state Univer-sity, worked astransportation engi-neer, married mycollege sweetheart,and together weraised three daugh-ters. In 2010, I hadthe incredible privi-lege to be elected as a Maryland state delegate. Iam an immigrant living the American Dream.

I want to work hard to build this Dream for allMarylanders, just as previous generations helpedbuild mine. It’s a Dream of social and economicjustice, having access to education, healthcare, thefreedom to pursue one’s career ambitions withoutdiscrimination, and most importantly, to be goodcitizens in our communities. I am running for re-election because I know that through thoughtfulpublic policy, greatness for all can arise.

I have lived, worked and raised my family inMontgomery County for almost 25 years. I cur-rently have the honor of representing the peopleof Maryland’s Legislative District 15 which includesthe Western Montgomery County areas ofPotomac, North Potomac, Germantown,Darnestown, Poolesville, Clarksburg, and Boyds.District 15 is the largest legislative district in Mont-gomery County, spans from rural to urban,contains much of our cherished Agricultural Re-serve, and is home to a diverse, highly educatedand entrepreneurial population.

A priority for Potomac residents is an investmentin education, strengthening Maryland’s economy,protecting the environment and advancing socialjustice. I believe I will be a great candidate to fightfor these priorities.

In the House of Delegates, I currently serve onthe Ways and Means Committee, which overseesMaryland’s tax & public education policies and Iserve on the Business Climate Workgroup whosemission it is to improve Maryland’s business cli-mate. I have a proven record of working togetherwith citizens, legislators, and advocacy groups topass progressive policies that have made historicbreakthroughs, repaired long-standing social andmoral injustices, expanded education and eco-nomic opportunities for Marylanders.

My role as a transportation engineer with over25 years of experience in the planning, design, andconstruction of roads, transit, pedestrian and bi-cycle facilities gives me unique insight into one ofthe most pressing issues for our county. Whetherit is providing missing section of bikepath alongRiver Road or Goldsboro Road, evaluating side-walks along Tuckerman Lane or adding lanecapacity and bus stops at intersections, Potomacresidents have often reached out to me for assis-tance.

As a parent, I will continue to make sure all ofour children are protected.

Below are my priorities:Provide Quality and Affordable Education: For

Maryland to be a leader in the 21st century globaleconomy, we must continue to invest in our #1rated public schools, close the achievement gap, in-corporate computer code language in K-12, andprioritize STEM education. We must ensure ourcommunity colleges and universities are accessibleand affordable.

Strengthen Maryland’s Economy: Maryland’seconomy begins with building sustainable indus-tries by developing a pipeline of trained, skilled andeducated workers that will fuel emerging indus-tries. We must invest in STEM education incolleges, bridge the gap between research and com-mercialization, modernize the regulatory processand support small businesses which represent 97percent of Maryland’s employers.

Invest in 21st Century Transportation Infrastruc-ture: Improving and expanding transportationmust include walkable, bikable, transit-friendlycommunities, preservation of our existing transpor-tation system and the expansion of highway andtransit networks. We must prioritize the CorridorCities Transitway which will relieve congestion &spur economic activity along the I-270/MD355

Miller

Bennett RushkoffSince graduating

from Princeton Uni-versity and Yale LawSchool, BennettRushkoff has devotedmost of his career topublic interest law,including 24 yearsenforcing consumerprotection and otherpublic protectionlaws at the federal,state, and local lev-els. He has fought toprotect consumers,charities, publicfunds, and market competition.

Rushkoff currently serves as chief of the PublicAdvocacy Section for the D.C. Attorney General’sOffice, where he manages nine attorneys and sevenother staff. He is also chair of the D.C. Mayor’s TaskForce to Combat Fraud. He previously worked asa Federal Trade Commission attorney, and as aSpecial Assistant to the Maryland Attorney Gen-eral.

As a government attorney enforcing public pro-tection laws, Rushkoff has:

❖ Recovered millions of dollars from perpetra-tors of health care fraud, telemarketing andinternet fraud, and investment fraud.

❖ Helped to protect homeowners from mortgageforeclosure abuses and foreclosure “rescue” scams.

❖ Won a legal victory leading to the creation ofa $1 billion foundation from the assets of a healthinsurer that had abandoned its nonprofit mission.

❖ On behalf of Maryland Attorney General JoeCurran, drafted and successfully lobbied for pas-sage of a bill to help combat telemarketing fraudin Maryland.

❖ Investigated and filed suit against a D.C.Councilmember, exposing his scheme to divertyouth baseball funds to his personal use.

As an adjunct professor of law, Rushkoff hastaught advocacy at the University of BaltimoreSchool of Law, and state and local government law-yering at Georgetown University Law Center.

A lay minister for social justice at the UnitarianUniversalist Congregation of Rockville, Rushkoffhas rallied and lobbied with members of his con-gregation for marriage equality, offshore windpower, and repeal of the death penalty. He has alsoserved a three-year term on the congregation’sboard of trustees, including one year as president.

He has been active in his community, serving ascoordinator of an annual Manna food collectiondrive and an annual Potomac River WatershedCleanup site.

Rushkoff is an avid runner and completed the2013 New York City Marathon. His favorite run-ning route is the beautiful Muddy Branch Park trail.

Rushkoff grew up in New York City and its sub-urbs. After attending New York public schools fromkindergarten through high school, he received hisA.B. degree from Princeton University, where hemajored in public policy at the Woodrow WilsonSchool.

Bennett Rushkoff and his wife, Karen Whitesell,have lived in Montgomery County since 1997.Karen is a physical therapist at Adventist Rehabili-tation Hospital of Maryland. Their two childrenhave attended Montgomery County public schoolscontinuously since kindergarten, and both are nowstudents at Wootton High School.

“I am running for Maryland state delegate be-cause I want to take my fight for justice from thecourtroom into the chambers in Annapolis. I pledgeto stand up for our children, our senior citizens,and our environment.”

Healthcare: “We can help to ensure qualityhealth care for all by adding a public option toMaryland’s health care insurance exchange. Thepublic option would offer health coverage thatmaximizes benefits for policyholders, not profits forshareholders. Patient welfare must come first.”

Schools: “We need to get more of our childrenout of ‘portable classrooms’ and into permanentschool buildings. Only by maintaining state fund-ing for our public schools, and ensuring adequatelocal funding, can we attract and retain the mosttalented teachers, keep class sizes manageable, andprovide sufficient school facilities.”

Environment: “We need to promote clean, safe,and renewable energy by developing Marylandsolutions, like offshore wind power and utility-

Rushkoff


41stAnnual Antique Car Show

703-324-8563TTY: 703-803-3354

For accommodations,please call

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully

Sponsors and Partners: J.C. TaylorInsurance, Bratton’s Antique Auto Parts,George’s Automotive Restorations andFairfax County Park Foundation.

•More than 400 antique and classic cars on display•Live music by Jumpin’ Jupiter and The New Old Time String Band•Kid-friendly activities in the children’s tent•Flea market with over 50 vendors•Buy the car of your dreams at the car corral•Tour the first floor of the historic 1794 home

Sunday, June 15 • 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Sully Historic Site • Chantilly, VA

703-437-1794$10/adult, $8/senior, $6/child

Entertainment

Email community entertainment eventsto [email protected] date, time, location, descriptionand contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome.Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least twoweeks before event.

ONGOINGArt Exhibit. Bringing Bossa Nova to

the United States, May 31-June 15 atthe Mansion at Strathmore, 10701Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Free.Radio broadcaster Felix Grant was afamiliar voice to Washington, D.C.listeners for nearly 50 years. Hisearly interest in Brazilian culture andmusic played a pivotal role inintroducing bossa nova to the UnitedStates. This multimedia exhibitincludes photographs, concertprograms, awards and interviews toprovide a glimpse into Brazilianmusic. Part of Strathmore’s JazzSamba Project. Call 301-581-5100 orvisit www.strathmore.org.

CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPSSummer Science and Engineering

Camp. The county recreationdepartment is holding half- and full-day science and education camps thissummer for children ages 6-12.Topics include Lego engineering,crime solving, chemistry and space.The camps are held at elementaryschools and recreation centers. Toregister or for more information visithttp://therecord-mcr.blogspot.com/2014/03/science-and-engineering-summer-camp-so.html.

Summer Camp Registration.Montgomery Parks, part of theMaryland-National Capital Park andPlanning Commission, is offering 88summer camps in 2014 spanning avariety of interests including iceskating, tennis, golf, gardening,outdoor adventure, nature, andmore. Summer camps are availablefor tots to teens at all skill levels andat hundreds of locations across thecounty. A $25 discount is beingoffered for early registration for aselect group of camps. Registration isopen at www.ParkPASS.org. Acomplete list can be found atwww.MontgomeryParks.org/camps,where camp searches may be filteredby age, location and key words. The2014 Summer Camps guide isavailable online atwww.MontgomeryParks.org/guide.Print copies may be found at selectMontgomery Parks’ facilities,Montgomery County Recreationcenters, government buildings andlibraries while supplies last.

Summer Camp Registration.Photoworks at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., has summer campsfor ages 7 and up. Visitwww.ssreg.com/glenechopark/classes for a full listing.

Garden Crafts Camp. Make fairy andgnome gardens, learn about flowersand fun plant lore, make crafts andplay games. For ages 6-8. Runs June16-20, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Fee $290.Course # 259493, registrationrequired at ParkPASS.org. Extendedcare available, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $70;course # 259494. Call 301-962-1451or visit www.brooksidegardens.org.

Kids Gardening Camp. Discover howmath, science, reading, art, music,and even lunch/recess connect togardening and the natural world.Participate in hands-on gardeningactivities, games and crafts. Plant andgrow a container garden. For ages 9-11. Runs June 23-27, 9 a.m.-3:30p.m. $290. Course # 263399,registration required atParkPASS.org. Extended careavailable, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $70;course # 263449. Call 301-962-1451or visit www.brooksidegardens.org.

Art Camps. VisArts Rockville offers avariety of camps for children 5-12 in

multiple sessions June 16-Aug. 15.$300 and up, scholarships available.Before camp and extended care alsoavailable. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/summer-camp.

Financial Boot Camp for Girls.Girls from age 11-17 can learnmoney and budgeting skills from anarray of experts during the week-longfree financial boot camp for girls atthe Bethesda Library, 7400 ArlingtonRoad. July 7-11, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.daily. Hosted by the FinancialLiteracy Organization for Women andGirls and the Montgomery CountyPublic Libraries. Topics will includebudgeting, financial responsibilityand decision-making, investing,identity theft and consumeradvertising. Attendees must committo week-long participation. Visitmontgomerycountymd.libguides.com.

Golf Group Lessons. Get Golf Ready,a series of five, 60-90 minute groupgolf lessons is designed for those whohave never played the game or wantto brush up on their fundamentals.Price varies depending on location.Area locations hosting lessonsinclude Falls Road Golf Course,Potomac; Needwood Golf Club,Rockville; and Northwest GolfCourse, Silver Spring. VisitGetGolfReady.com.

Wine: The Way of Painting in theSouth of France. Tuesdays, June17-July 15. 7:30-9:30 p.m. VisArts,155 Gibbs Street, Rockville.Instructed by Nurieh Mozaffaril.$150. Visit visartsatrockville.org

Painting for Younger Artists.Saturdays, June 14-Aug. 9. 9-10:30a.m. VisArts, 155 Gibbs Street,Rockville. Instructed by Ping Shen.$240. Visit visartsatrockville.org.

CONTEST SUBMISSIONSThe county Department of

Transportation is acceptingnominations for the annual KeepMontgomery County Beautifullandscaping and amateurphotography competitions. There is ayouth category for aspiringphotographers 18 and younger.Applications for both contests aredue by June 20. Winners will beannounced in October. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-dir/KMCB/BAC.html.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 11International Festival. Gates open at

6 p.m. Entertainment starts at 6:30p.m. Shirley Povich Field in CabinJohn Regional Park, 10600 WestlakeDrive, Bethesda. Internationalentertainment, including a mariachiband, Chinese lion dancers andEthiopian shoulder dancing. Freeadmission for the first 100 people toreserve one of the 100 Taste ofPovich Field tickets, available forfood from around the world at $10each. Email [email protected].

Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at BethesdaBlues & Jazz Supper Club, 7719Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. BillyThompson Band with Ron Holloway,part of the Silver Spring BluesFestival. $10. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com/events.cfm.

THURSDAY/JUNE 12Canallers & Growlers Happy Hour.

5 p.m. Old Angler’s Inn patio garden,10801 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac.Appetizers, a glass of wine or beer,tours of the canal murals discoveredinside the Inn and more. $35 perperson with a portion of the proceedsdonated to the C&O Canal Trust. Toregister, email [email protected] orcall 301-714-2211.

Outdoor Concert. 6-8 p.m. atVeterans Park, at the corner ofWoodmont and Norfolk Avenues.Levi Stephens plays countrycrossover. Free. Call 301-215-6660 orvisit www.bethesda.org.

Leadership MontgomeryCelebration. 6 p.m. at the TowerOaks building, 2000 Tower OaksBlvd., Rockville. 25th anniversarycelebration for organization. 6 p.m.cocktail reception, 7:30 program anddinner. Dancing with music fromMarcus Johnson. Black tie optional.RSVP requested by May 30. Visitwww.leadershipmontgomerymd.org.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY/JUNE 12-13Gardening Workshop: Container

Gardens. 10-11:30 a.m. each day atthe Visitors Center Adult Classroomat Brookside Gardens, 1800Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Feeincludes materials. Course #272403 -Thursday or Course #272404 -Friday. Fee $40 or FOBG $35.Registration required atwww.ParkPASS.org. Call 301-962-1451 or visit brooksidegardens.org.

FRIDAY/JUNE 13Concert. 8 p.m. at the Music Center at

Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane,North Bethesda. Singer-songwriterJohn Prine. Tickets $45-$65. Call301-581-5100 or visitwww.strathmore.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 13-15Art Exhibit. Friday 6-8 p.m., Saturday

noon-6 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.Reception Saturday 4-6 p.m. At theYellow Barn Gallery, Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd. Students fromabstract expressionist classes showtheir work. Visitwww.yellowbarnstudio.com.

SATURDAY/JUNE 14Run for Roses 5K. Registration at 7

a.m., Race at 8 a.m. WheatonRegional Park, 2000 Shorefield Rd.,Silver Spring. A 5K for femalerunners and walkers as part of the2014 Maryland RRCA Women’sDistance Festival. $25 registrationfee, $16 for a shirt, $6 for a tote.Visit www.mcrrcrunforroses.org.

SUNDAY/JUNE 15Waltz Dance. Introductory waltz

workshop 2:45-3:30 p.m., socialdance 3:30-6 p.m. Spanish Ballroomat Glen Echo National Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Featuring the band Waltz Magic.Admission $10. No partner required.Call Joan Koury at 202-238-0230 orGlen Echo Park at 301-634-2222, goto www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e-mail [email protected].

MONDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 16-29Bethesda Summer Music Festival.

Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 7611Clarendon Road, Bethesda. Thisfestival features tomorrow’s stars ofopera and musical theater in a two-week intensive workshop for youngprofessionals. Festival culminates inperformances: Art Songs Recital,Saturday, June 21 at 5 p.m.; Opera toPop Concert, Saturday, June 21 at7:30 p.m.; Musical Revue & OperaScenes, Saturday, June 28 at 2:30p.m.; Cosi Fan Tutte, Friday June 27at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday June 28 at7:30 p.m. Tickets $20, children free.Visit http://aamsopera.com/bsmf/events.html or call 301-795-8342 or301-424-3379.

TUESDAY/JUNE 17Zen Garden Workshop. 10 a.m.-

noon at the Visitors Center AdultClassroom at Brookside Gardens,1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Usedwarf plant varieties, stones and thetraditional wooden box to create azen garden. Fee includes all

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While most people crave agood night’s sleep, it re-mains a dream for many. Abedroom that is both chic

and comfortable can help the overworkedfind that restful slumber.

“A bedroom should be a retreat from thehectic lives so many of us live,” said SharonKleinman of Transitions by SharonKleinman in Potomac.

Local interior designers like Kleinman sayaccessories and tweaks can turn a bedroominto a luxurious retreat. These changes,tastemakers say, don’t require major over-hauls, just a few design ideas.

Seating in the bedroom offers a place torelax other than the bed. “Everything de-pends on the size of the room,” said JulieSproules, an interior design faculty mem-ber at The Art Institute of Washington inArlington, Va. “A nice option is have a read-ing nook with comfortable seats, good light-ing and perhaps a small table.”

Kleinman said, “If you have the room, it’salways nice to have a seating area — evenif it’s just one comfortable chair and otto-man,” she said. “Create yourself a place tokick back and read or relax without havingto be in bed.”

Accessorize the bedroom seating with acozy throw. “They add a splash of color to achair or chaise,” said Victoria Sanchez ofVictoria Sanchez Interiors and Victoria atHome in Old Town Alexandria, Va. “You canuse a throw to take the chill off.”

A place to get dressed is also ideal. “Abedroom with a dressing area and goodlighting is very convenient,” said Sproules.“I have a closet in my bedroom with twodoors that open, so when I open my doors Ihave my clothes, jewelry and mirror in aplace where I can see them. I can get

dressed in the morning without disturbingmy boyfriend.”

If there is enough space in the bedroom,Sproules also recommends a vanity with amirror, proper lighting and a stool withoutarms so it’s easy to turn from one side tothe other when getting ready.

A dish or bowl for storing personal itemsis also helpful on a nightstand or dresser. “Ihave a bowl for my earrings when I forgetto take them off before going to bed,” saidSanchez. “For men, it could be a place todrop keys instead of dropping them on thedresser and possibly damaging the wood.”

When it comes to lighting, Sanchez rec-ommends keeping it soft. “A beautiful lampnext to the bed with a nice shade that willfilter light is the first thing I would recom-mend,” she said.

To create a restful retreat, Kleinman of-ten forgoes patterns, “but maximizes lotsof different textures like linen, silk, mohair,velvet and chenille.”

Preferred color palettes are warm but nottoo bright or glaring. “I like soft bronze withpowdery blues, silvery grey and creams orvarying shades of brown and beige punctu-ated by accents of light teal,” she said.

When it comes to accessorizing a bed,Kleinman says less is more. “Don’t overdoit on the pillows. I layer the bed with nomore than three rows of pillows. You want

the bed to look inviting. Too many pillowsjust become a hassle and the bed loses itselegance.”

Kleinman’s ideal bed includes a row ofbolsters or extra-large king shams followedby three Euro shams and then one long rect-angular accent pillow or two smaller squareaccent pillows. “Either store the sleepingpillows or make them the first row upagainst the headboard,” she said. “Rows ofsleeping pillows plus all the decorative pil-lows are just too much.”

The decorative accent pillows help cre-ate a polished look. “It could be lumbar, abolster, to unify the whole look,” saidSanchez. “It could be monogrammed orbeaded. It could be the one fancy pillowthat you splurge on, but also a decorativepillow that will never have a head on it.”

When it’s time to turn down the bed atnight, Kleinman suggests storing the deco-rative pillows in an upholstered storagebench near the bed.

Finally, control the amount of light thatfilters through the windows. “I prefer floor-length draperies that are lined with ‘bump,’which is a heavy felt-like lining, or black-out lining,” said Kleinman. “Most of my cli-ents prefer blackout lining. Keep the drapessimple and not too fussy. Heavy cornices orvalances are distracting and they dilute thatfeeling of calm.”

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materials. Course #272405. Fee $90 or FOBG $80.Registration required at www.ParkPASS.org.Call 301-962-1451 or visitwww.brooksidegardens.org.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 18Summer Salads Cooking Demonstration.

Noon-1:30 p.m. at the Visitors Center AdultClassroom at Brookside Gardens, 1800 GlenallanAve., Wheaton. Enjoy samples of easy-to-followrecipes. Course #272652. Fee $35 or FOBG $30.Registration required at www.ParkPASS.org.Call 301-962-1451 or visitwww.brooksidegardens.org.

Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at Bethesda Blues & JazzSupper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda.Curtis Salgado performs. $15. Visitwww.bethesdabluesjazz.com/events.cfm.

THURSDAY/JUNE 19Outdoor Concert. 6-8 p.m. at Veterans Park, at

the corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues.Built 4 Comfort plays blues and classic rock.Free. Call 301-215-6660 or visitwww.bethesda.org.

Live Music. 8 p.m. at Bethesda Blues & JazzSupper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda.Bria Skonberg performs. $18. Visitwww.bethesdabluesjazz.com/events.cfm.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY/JUNE 19-20Gardening Class: Miniature Hostas. 10-11:30

a.m. each day at the Visitors Center AdultClassroom at Brookside Gardens, 1800 GlenallanAve., Wheaton. Learn about the varieties andhow to care for them. Fee includes all materials.Course #272401 - Thursday or Course #272402- Friday. Fee $50 or FOBG $45. Registrationrequired at www.ParkPASS.org. Call 301-962-1451 or visit www.brooksidegardens.org.

FRIDAY/JUNE 20Waltz Dance. Workshop from 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Dance from 3:30-6 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Featuring GreenLight Karma, playing a mix of folk waltzes andother dances. $10. No partner required. Visitwww.WaltzTimeDances.org or call Joan Kouryat 202-238-0230.

Live Music. 8 p.m. at Bethesda Blues & JazzSupper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. JRCline and the Recliners with special guest JuliaNixon. Dance floor available. $20. Visitwww.bethesdabluesjazz.com/events.cfm.

SATURDAY/JUNE 21Swing Dance. Beginner lesson 8-9 p.m., dance 9

p.m.-midnight at the Spanish Ballroom, GlenEcho National Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho. Swing dance featuring Bria Skonberg’sHot Five. No partner required. $20. ContactRobert Patch at 301-674-0080 or [email protected].

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 21-22Art Show. At the Yellow Barn Gallery, Glen Echo

Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. 12p.m.-5 p.m. both days. Reception on Saturday,June 21, 5-7 p.m. Featuring the work of GonzaloRuiz Navarro’s pastel students Alexander Riccio,Camilla David, Carol Greenwald, Joan Nelson,Jose Teruel, Madeleine Schaller, Marcia Billig,Marylouise Roach, Pat Ragan and Penny Smith.Visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com.

SUNDAY/JUNE 22Live Music and Brunch. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at

Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, 7719Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Joan Crowe and theCharlie Barnett trio. $17.50-$35, ticket includesbrunch meal. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com.

Live Music. 8:30 p.m. at Bethesda Blues & JazzSupper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Anevening with Rickie Lee Jones. $40 in advance,$50 day of. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com.

TUESDAY/JUNE 24Garden Trip. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Conservatory

Entrance at Brookside Gardens, 1500 GlenallanAve., Wheaton. Come for a trip “back in time” asat Oatlands Historic House and Gardens. Course#272153. $50. Visit parkpass.org orwww.brooksidegardens.org for more.

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And therein lies the anxiety. Although,all things considered – and as you regularreaders know, I like, maybe even need, toconsider all things – the medical assess-ment of the most recent CT scan of myupper torso and thorax/lungs showed anew object in my left lung, “approximatelythe size of a silver dollar,” according to myoncologist. What this object is, exactly,cannot be determined at this juncture;technology prevents such clarity, unfortu-nately. Nevertheless, its appearance andlocation are possibly cause for concern,possibly not.

The context for this confusion is thatthe chemotherapy drug, Alimta, withwhich I’ve been infused every three weekssince last September, seems to be work-ing. The main tumor we’ve been trackinghas shrunk, as has the fluid level (which asyou may recall is what landed me in thehospital for a week last August); both ofwhich are positive and exciting develop-ments, and news, as I’m fond of saying,with which I can live. And live I shall,unencumbered emotionally by this as-yet-to-be-determined growth for the next twomonths until my next CT scan, when thetomography will provide another assess-ment – and comparison to the scan justcompleted.

The considerations, according to myoncologist, are as follows: the chemother-apy drug I’m taking is having the desiredeffect – shrinkage of both tumor and fluid.Moreover, my recurring, every-three-weeklab work is good, indicating my body con-tinues to tolerate the drug; ergo, treatmentcan continue. Secondly, because the larg-est tumor in my lung is smaller and thefluid build-up has reduced, more of thelung is visible, for lack of a better descrip-tion. Combined with the not-perfect tech-nology, there may be more to see nowthan ever before, and/or more to see froma different angle. Sort of like the warningprinted on side view mirrors, except in thiscase, objects are not closer than theyappear; rather they’re seen where theywere never seen before. And since theobject has never been seen before, myoncologist doesn’t know if the growth isnew – and possibly malignant, or old, andsmaller even than it was because theAlimta is shrinking it, too. In summary, it’sa definite maybe. Cause for concern?Sure. Cause for alarm? Not by me. Andsince my attitude is “it’s nothing until it’ssomething,” for the moment, for the nexttwo months, I intend to live my life as perusual.

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House of Delegates ap-pointee. During the courseof my 12 years in the legis-lature, I have beeninstrumental in strengthen-ing protections for victimsof domestic violence; im-proving child supportguidelines and enforcementof child support orders; andworking to make the courtsystem more accessible toall Marylanders.

I am the oldest of eightand have 22 nieces andnephews. As the daughter ofa former MCPS principal,education has always been afocus for our family. Plus, asa former teacher myself, Iunderstand the needs ofboth children and teachersin our classrooms. There-fore, ensuring that fundingfor K-12 education contin-ues to meet the needs of ourchildren and post-secondaryeducation remains afford-able continue to be my mostimportant objectives.

As vice chair of the HouseJudiciary Committee, I havebeen honored to take thelead on many tough issues.I was the floor leader in theHouse on many important,historical issues, includingcivil marriage, repeal of thedeath penalty, and gunsafety. I hope to continue tofight for Maryland’s work-ing families. It has been myhonor and privilege to rep-resent the District 15 in theHouse of Delegates for thepast 12 years, and, I hope tocontinue to be able to do sowith your vote.

Technology Corridor which accounts for 60 percent of thecounty’s jobs.

Safeguard Our Environment: Environmental priorities includeto 1) protect the quality of our water, specifically the ChesapeakeBay, by addressing the significant backlog in storm water infra-structure repairs; 2) maintain the health Maryland’s largestcommercial industry, farming, by safeguarding our AgReserve;3) switch from dirty energy sources to clean, homegrown, renew-able sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal.

Provide Gender Equality: The U.S. is the only industrializedcountry that does not provide paid family leave. Paid parentalleave has enormous social, health, and economic benefits andshould be a partnership between government and businesses. In2014, I introduced HB1299 Income Tax – Rate and SubtractionModifications – Parental Leave for Employees. I will work to re-vise our outdated labor policies are reflective of a workforcewhere both parents work.

Protect Our Children: I authored HB 724 (2011)—Sexual Of-fense in the Fourth Degree— Statute of Limitations to increasetime for minors to report sexual offenses from 1 to 3 years;HB1272 (2012) to prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes to mi-nors; HB589 (2012) to ban the sale of mephedrone and MDPVin Maryland; HB883 (2014) to study starting bell times later forschools in Maryland, first in the nation as a statewide study. Iwill continue to fight for our children and focus on increasingaccess to mental health care for college students because theirhealth is critical to the health of Maryland.

I hope the residents of Potomac will give me the opportunityand honor to represent them again at the Maryland General As-sembly.

Campaign website: www.arunamiller.comLives In: Seneca, DarnestownOccupation: Transportation engineerEducation: Bachelor’s of Science, Civil EngineerExperience:❖ Maryland House of Delegates, 2011-Present❖ Delegate for Obama, 2012 Democratic National Convention❖ Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee

(MCDCC), At-Large Member, 2006-2010 Committee/boardmemberships:

❖ Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB),Commissioner

❖ Business Climate Workgroup, Maryland House of Delegates❖ Black Rock Center for the Arts❖ Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation❖ Indian Biomedical Association❖ Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)❖ Maryland Women’s Caucus, Treasurer❖ Coalition of Asian Pacific American Democrats (CAPAD)

Maryland❖ Women’s Democratic Club of Montgomery County.

sponsored home energy conservation, rather than expose our landand people to the risks of fracking. It is time for an environmentalpolicy that recognizes that the quality of people’s lives will alwaysdepend on the quality of our air, our land, and our water.”

Senior Counsel, Civil Division (12/98 – 3/04)❖ As head of the Office’s unit for consumer protection, antitrust

enforcement, and public utilities work, generated sufficient monetaryrecoveries in consumer protection and antitrust cases to fund six newattorney positions.

❖ Made the Office into an active participant, and sometimes leader,in state attorney general groups for consumer protection, antitrust, andtobacco.

❖ Served as lead counsel for D.C.’s lawsuit against the gun indus-try.

Maryland Attorney General’s Office April 1997 - Dec. 1998 Balti-more, Maryland

Special Assistant to the Attorney General❖ Served as lead counsel for major consumer protection enforce-

ment matters.❖ Led 24 states in FTC/multi-state investigation of the termite con-

trol industry.❖ Drafted and successfully advocated for passage of a telemarketing

fraud bill.Missouri Attorney General’s Office May 1994 - March 1997 Jefferson

City, MissouriSpecial Chief Counsel❖ Served as lead counsel for major antitrust and consumer protec-

tion matters.❖ Won a summary judgment that led to the creation of a billion-

dollar health care foundation from the assets of Missouri’s largest BlueCross company.

❖ Won a $10 million trial verdict against Direct American Market-ers, Inc. for mailing deceptive sweepstakes solicitations into Missouri.

❖ Led multi-state attorney general investigations of resale pricemaintenance and deceptive price advertising, yielding settlements to-taling $8.4 million.

Federal Trade Commission May 1991 - April 1994 Washington, D.C.Staff Attorney, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Service Industry

Practices❖ Served as lead attorney for consumer fraud investigations and

prosecutions.❖ Obtained court injunctions against marketers of rare coin and art

investments.Criminal defense practitioner July 1990 - May 1991 Washington,

D.C.Court-appointed counsel under Criminal Justice Act program❖ Represented indigent defendants in criminal cases in D.C. Supe-

rior CourtSutherland, Asbill & Brennan March 1987 - July 1990 Washington,

D.C.Law firm associate specializing in litigation and regulatory counsel-

ing.By Authority: Friends of Bennett Rushkoff, Karen S. Whitesell, Trea-

surer 3Federal Trade Commission Oct. 1984 - March 1987 Washington,

D.C.Staff Attorney, Bureau of Consumer Protection❖ Litigated complex investment fraud cases in federal district courts.❖ Prepared formal comments for FTC’s competition advocacy pro-

gram.The Hon. Albert J. Engel Sept. 1983 - Aug. 1984 Grand Rapids,

MichiganLaw clerk to a U.S. Court of Appeals Judge for the Sixth Circuit.EducationYale Law School - J.D. 1983❖ Yale Law Journal editor.❖ Note, “A Defense of the War Powers Resolution,” 93 Yale L.J. 1330

(1984).Princeton University - A.B. 1980 cum laude❖ Major: Public Policy, with emphasis on Economic Problems and

Policies, at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and InternationalAffairs.

❖ Elected to Phi Beta Kappa.TeachingUniversity of Baltimore Law School Jan. 2013 – Apr. 2013Adjunct Professor of law❖ Taught Introduction to Advocacy class for first-year law students.Georgetown University Law Center Aug. 2007 – Dec. 2008Adjunct Professor of Law❖ Co-taught “State and Local Government Lawyering” with Profes-

sor Peter Edelman and supervised students’ work at D.C. Office of theAttorney General.

Bar Activities and Writing❖ Steering Committee member, D.C. Bar’s Antitrust and Consumer

Law Section, for two elected terms (2000-2003 and 2003-2006), in-cluding two years as Chair.

❖ D.C. Bar Practice Manual, serving repeatedly as a writer or re-viewer for the Consumer Protection and Antitrust chapters.

❖ Coauthor: “The 1988 Justice Department International Guide-lines: Searching for Legal Standards and Reassurance,” 23 Cornell Int’lL.J. 405 (1990) (with Donald I. Baker).

By Authority: Friends of Bennett Rushkoff, Karen S. Whitesell, Trea-surer 4.

Email announcements to [email protected]. Include date,time, location, description and contactfor event: phone, email and/or website.Deadline is Thursday at noon, at leasttwo weeks before event.

ELECTION JUDGES NEEDEDThe Montgomery Board of

Elections needs election judgeswith basic IT and customer serviceskills to serve during the June 24primary and Nov. 4 generalelections. Call the Board of Electionsat 240-777-8533 or visitwww.777vote.org.

SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONSThere are new school

immunization requirements forthe 2014-2015 school year forstudents entering kindergarten andseventh grade. Students who do notshow proof of the requiredimmunizations will be excludedfrom attending school. Studentsentering kindergarten must havetwo varicella vaccinations. Studentsentering seventh grade must haveone Tdap (tetanus-diphtheria-attenuated pertussis) and onemeningococcal (MCV4) vaccinationbefore beginning seventh grade. FreeTdap and MCV4 immunizations willbe offered to incoming seventh-

grade students on Friday, June 13. 1-4 p.m.,at Julius West Middle School, 651 GreatFalls Road, Rockville. In addition, avaccination clinic for eligible children willbe held on Saturday, Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-2p.m., at Montgomery County Public Schools’Carver Educational Center, 850 HungerfordDrive, Rockville. Appointments are requiredand can be made online atwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/Resident/vaccination.html or by calling 311.

SATURDAY/JUNE 14Montgomery County is co-sponsoring the

efforts of Chapter 641 of the VietnamVeterans of America to collect Americanflags that are no longer usable or thatresidents wish to have properly retired.Flags can be deposited in the large woodencollection box in the lobby of the ExecutiveOffice Building, 101 Monroe St., Rockville.Chapter 641 will conduct a ceremonialAmerican flag disposal ceremony on FlagDay, June 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at BatteryCycles, 7830 Airpark Road, Gaithersburg.Event is open to the public.

TUESDAY/JUNE 17Montgomery County Council Public

Hearing. 11:30 a.m. Council OfficeBuilding, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville.The meeting will be televised, and can bestreamed live at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council. To testify, call 240-777-7803.

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