What's Happening MoCo?

Marc Elrich was elected as Montgomery County Executive on November 6, 2018, and re-elected to a second term in 2022. Before becoming County Executive, he served for 12 years (2006–2018) as an at-large member of the Montgomery County Council and nearly two decades (1987–2006) on the Takoma Park City Council. Prior to his serving on the County Council, Elrich spent 17 years as a public school teacher at Rolling Terrace Elementary School in Takoma Park, one of Montgomery County’s poorest schools.

Throughout his career in public service, Marc Elrich has advanced a bold vision for equity, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth. Under his leadership, Montgomery County has made significant progress on climate action, affordable housing, public safety reform, early childhood education, and economic development.