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County Council Member (At-Large) · Montgomery County · 2026 Primary
At-large county council members represent the entire county rather than a specific geographic district, making decisions that affect all residents. They are responsible for passing local laws, overseeing land use and zoning, and approving the county budget which determines funding for schools, roads, and public safety. This office is vital because these members balance the needs of the whole community to set the county’s long-term priorities and tax rates.
View all candidates in this raceMuhammad Arif Wali is a candidate for Montgomery County Council At-Large who arrived in the United States in 2020 just before the COVID-19 lockdown, leaving behind over 50 family members to arrive with only his parents and siblings. He founded the International Sports Organization (ISO) to support youth through sports programs, language clubs, mentoring, and job readiness workshops after noticing a lack of social connection and rising mental health crises in immigrant communities. His campaign focuses on stable housing, affordable public schools, disability rights, veteran support, inclusive economic growth, and protecting immigrant communities from ICE cooperation beyond legal limits. He emphasizes transparent government ethics where success is measured by real outcomes rather than press releases. On social media, he highlights the need for youth representation in community forums and expresses concern over homelessness witnessed firsthand.
Sources: Campaign website
Housing is not just about buildings—it's about stability, health, and community.
Our public schools must serve every child—not just those with privilege.
I will fight for affordable housing, stronger tenant protections, and safe communities where every family has a dignified place to call home.
Immigrants are essential to Montgomery County's strength. We will... Limit cooperation with ICE to the fullest extent allowed by law.
No kings, no crowns—only the will of the people.
Source: votearifwali.com
Housing
Expand rent relief, eviction prevention, and foreclosure prevention programs to keep families housed. Invest in deeply affordable, publicly accountable housing led by nonprofits and community organizations.
“1-Expand rent relief, eviction prevention, and foreclosure prevention programs to keep families housed. 2-Invest in deeply affordable, publicly accountable housing, led by nonprofits and community organizations—not luxury developers.”
Education
Fight for fully funded, transparent MCPS budgets with clear accountability. Support competitive pay, staffing, and professional support for educators and staff.
“1-Fight for fully funded, transparent MCPS budgets with clear accountability. 2-Support competitive pay, staffing, and professional support for educators and staff.”
Environment
Expand community gardens across the county, especially in food deserts. Plant trees and expand green spaces in high-heat and underserved communities.
“1-Expand community gardens across the county, especially in food deserts, dense neighborhoods, and near affordable housing. 5-Plant trees and expand green spaces in high-heat and underserved communities.”
Seniors
Increase funding for independent living supports and accessible services. Expand aging-in-place programs, home modifications, and transportation for seniors.
“2-Increase funding for independent living supports and accessible services. 3-Expand aging-in-place programs, home modifications, and transportation for seniors.”
Veterans
Ensure veterans have access to housing, healthcare, mental health services, and employment opportunities.
“4-Ensure veterans have access to housing, healthcare, mental health services, and employment opportunities.”
Immigration
Limit cooperation with ICE to the fullest extent allowed by law. Keep schools, hospitals, and county agencies as safe spaces.
“1-Limit cooperation with ICE to the fullest extent allowed by law. 2-Keep schools, hospitals, and county agencies as safe spaces.”
Economic Development
Create good-paying jobs with strong worker protections. Support small businesses, cooperatives, and local entrepreneurs.
“1-Create good-paying jobs with strong worker protections. 3-Support small businesses, cooperatives, and local entrepreneurs.”
Government Ethics
Demand clear, accessible budgets and ethical governance. Measure success by real outcomes, not press releases.
“1-Demand clear, accessible budgets and ethical governance. 3-Measure success by real outcomes, not press releases.”
“1-Expand rent relief, eviction prevention, and foreclosure prevention programs to keep families housed.”
Source“2-Support competitive pay, staffing, and professional support for educators and staff.”
Source“1-Expand community gardens across the county, especially in food deserts, dense neighborhoods, and near affordable housing.”
Source“3-Expand aging-in-place programs, home modifications, and transportation for seniors.”
Source“4-Ensure veterans have access to housing, healthcare, mental health services, and employment opportunities.”
Source“1-Limit cooperation with ICE to the fullest extent allowed by law.”
Source“3-Support small businesses, cooperatives, and local entrepreneurs.”
Source“1-Demand clear, accessible budgets and ethical governance.”
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