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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 raceScott Evan Goldberg is a candidate for Montgomery County Council at-Large who currently works as a substitute teacher for MCPS and serves as CEO & General Counsel at Streamline Property Management. He studied Business, Finance, Government, Politics, and Law at the University of Maryland system and previously served as chair of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee. Goldberg lives in Silver Spring with his wife Dara Deutsch Goldberg and two children who attend public schools. In the 2026 election cycle, he is leading fundraising efforts among his competitors while participating in the county's public campaign financing program. His platform focuses on upgrading education governance, addressing a housing crisis through attainable supply and social housing, and branding the county as a leader in hospitality, healthcare, high tech, and agriculture. He also prioritizes climate action, transportation improvements like Red Line extensions, and confronting hate crimes within the community.
Sources: Campaign website
"Put policy before politics."
"Educating the future of our democracy should not be a part-time job."
"Montgomery County is seen as being hostile toward business and we need to address both the perception and reality that are holding us back from reaching our potential."
"Housing for housing to truly be a human right, it must be attainable, affordable, and available."
"We will not tolerate antisemitism in any shape, form, or expression — not implied, coded, academic, or overt."
Source: votescott.org
Education
Upgrade to 7 full-time Board of Education positions, compensated accordingly, with dedicated staff to properly collaborate and oversee MCPS. Provide easily accessible mental health services for students while addressing root causes at the same time.
“"Educating the future of our democracy should not be a part-time job." ... "Provide easily accessible mental health services for students while addressing root causes at the same time"”
Economic Advancement
Highlight and brand the county as an international, national and regional leader in the Quad H's: Hospitality – half of the entire US hotel industry is headquartered in the county. Healthcare – life sciences and biotech are the future of our county.
“"Montgomery County is seen as being hostile toward business and we need to address both the perception and reality that are holding us back from reaching our potential."”
Housing
For housing to truly be a human right, it must be attainable, affordable, and available. Attain supply making it easier to construct dense housing near mass transit. The second biggest driver of housing costs is acquiring land. Since the county and some religious institutions who want to be part of the solution already own land outright, we should be building mixed-income apartments on these parcels.
“"Housing for housing to truly be a human right, it must be attainable, affordable, and available." ... "Since the county and some religious institutions who want to be part of the solution already own land outright, we should be building mixed-income apartments on these parcels."”
Climate Crisis
By enlisting all 1.1 million residents we will act swiftly and decisively to expand renewable energy production in the County... Transitioning 100% of all county vehicles being electric-powered.
“"Transitioning 100% of all county vehicles being electric-powered"”
Transportation
Prioritize the construction of the Red Line to Germantown & work with Frederick County to contemplate the eventual extension to the City of Frederick. Properly construct the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network with dedicated lanes.
“"Prioritize the construction of the Red Line to Germantown & work with Frederick County to contemplate the eventual extension to the City of Frederick"”
Public Safety
Confronting Hate & Teaching Tolerance. Respect, appreciation and real human connection is lacking in our communities. Antisemitism in the United States is surging at levels not seen in decades.
“"We will not tolerate antisemitism in any shape, form, or expression — not implied, coded, academic, or overt."”
According to Bethesda Magazine, Goldberg raised $179,752 between November and January of the reporting period, significantly outpacing his competitors in the at-large race. He is participating in the county's public campaign financing program and has received over $156,000 in matching funds as of December 31. The article notes he is seeking his party's nomination for one of four County Council at-large seats in the June primary election.
“"Educating the future of our democracy should not be a part-time job."”
Source“"For housing to truly be a human right, it must be attainable, affordable, and available."”
Source“"Montgomery County is seen as being hostile toward business and we need to address both the perception and reality that are holding us back from reaching our potential."”
Source“"Transitioning 100% of all county vehicles being electric-powered"”
Source“"Prioritize the construction of the Red Line to Germantown & work with Frederick County to contemplate the eventual extension to the City of Frederick"”
Source“"We will not tolerate antisemitism in any shape, form, or expression — not implied, coded, academic, or overt."”
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