Howard A. Denis* (R)
Office Sought: Montgomery County Council, District 1
Age: 67
Residence: Chevy Chase.
Education: BA, government, Georgetown College; LLB, Georgetown University.
Occupation: County Council member; lawyer.
Web site: http://www.votedenis.com
E-mail address: deniswise@comcast.net
Elected offices/civic activities:
Montgomery County Council, 2000-present; member, Maryland Senate, 1977-95; former adjunct associate professor, University College; past member, Governor's Commission on Mentally Retarded Persons in the Criminal Justice System, Maryland Commission on Healt
Why should voters elect you?
"My record shows that I strive for consensus and community-based solutions — and am willing to fight for the communities I am honored to represent."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"Restoring public confidence in land-use decisions. Our experiences with Clarksburg and Seven Locks have highlighted the need for greater transparency. I am committed to providing oversight regarding the planning department and — as a member of the education committee — the public school system to ensure that communities are seen as partners, not adversaries. I have an established track record of making this happen through moderation and consensus-building. The Potomac and Woodmont Triangle master plans, and the ultimate resolution of the Seven Locks issue, are examples of how this can happen."
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