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County Council Member · District 1 · Montgomery County · 2026 Primary
County Council Members serve as the legislative branch of county government, passing local laws and approving the annual budget that funds public schools, roads, and emergency services. They set local tax rates and make final decisions on land use and zoning, which determines where new homes and businesses can be built. This office is responsible for prioritizing how your tax dollars are spent and managing the long-term growth and infrastructure of your community.
View all candidates in this raceDrew Morrison is a Bethesda resident and policy professional running as a Democrat for the Montgomery County Council in District 1. He has a background in local and state government, having served as a Legislative Senior Aide to former Councilmember Roger Berliner and currently serving as a Senior Policy Advisor for the Maryland Department of Transportation. Morrison also co-founded EveryDistrict, a political action committee that supported state legislative campaigns across 12 states. His platform focuses on expanding good-paying private sector jobs, lowering the costs of housing, energy, and childcare, and increasing accountability in the school system. He specifically opposes a proposed tax increase by the County Executive and advocates for protecting the community against federal cuts and layoffs.
Sources: Campaign website
I oppose the County Executive’s proposed tax increase. I will work to grow our economy by partnering with employers to create jobs and cut red tape for businesses.
I’m running so young people don’t have to move away, and seniors can afford to stay.
I’ll push for strong oversight, smart investments in early education, and transparent engagement with parents and teachers.
I will fight to protect our rights, stand up to ICE, and take bold, local action to respond to Trump’s layoffs and funding cuts.
The culture has to shift from “Here is what the law says” to “How can we help?”
Source: morrisonforcouncil.com
Economic Development
Growing good-paying private sector jobs by attracting global companies, investing in competitive industries like biotech and energy, and leveraging the county's highly educated talent pool.
“I’ll work to grow good-paying, private sector jobs in the County... our message should be clear: If you have a vacancy, Montgomery County has the talent to fill it.”
Small Business
Implementing permitting reform to eliminate cumbersome processes and shift the government culture to be more supportive of new business openings.
“We need to make the Department of Permitting Services and the Planning Department organizations that are partners in helping new small businesses open and thrive.”
Affordability
Reducing the rising costs of housing, energy, and childcare to ensure young people and seniors can remain in the county.
“I have a plan to lower costs for Montgomery County residents so young people don’t have to move away, and seniors can afford to stay.”
Education
Increasing oversight and investment in early education to ensure school spending drives better outcomes for students.
“the Council must ensure every dollar drives better outcomes for every student. I’ll push for strong oversight, smart investments in early education, and transparent engagement with parents and teachers.”
Tax Policy
Opposing the tax increase proposed by the County Executive.
“I oppose the County Executive’s proposed tax increase.”
Environment and Energy
Leading on green energy and continuing the work of environmental protection.
“protecting our environment and leading on green energy”
External reports describe Morrison as a 33-year-old former aide to Roger Berliner and current MDOT senior policy adviser. He has earned the endorsement of Berliner and is seeking the District 1 seat being vacated by Andrew Friedson.
“the Council must ensure every dollar drives better outcomes for every student”
Source“Costs keep rising on housing, energy, and childcare.”
Source“bringing Montgomery County into the Vision Zero movement to eliminate traffic deaths”
Source“protecting our environment and leading on green energy”
Source“I oppose the County Executive’s proposed tax increase.”
Source“I will work to grow our economy by partnering with employers to create jobs and cut red tape for businesses.”
Source“building the infrastructure our community needs”
Source“stand up to ICE”
Source“seniors can afford to stay”
Source“so young people don’t have to move away”
Source“Help Small Businesses with Permitting Reform”
Source“I oppose the County Executive’s proposed tax increase.”
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