Marilyn J. Praisner* (D)
Office Sought: Montgomery County Council, District 4
Age: 64
Residence: Calverton.
Education: BA, journalism, Rutgers University; graduate, paralegal program, University of Maryland.
Occupation: County Council vice president.
Web site: http://www.marilynpraisner.org
E-mail address: mjpraise@erols.com
Elected offices/civic activities:
Member, Montgomery County Council, 1990-present; member, Montgomery County Board of Education, 1982-90; past president, board of directors, Maryland Association of Counties; chair, executive committee, Department of Homeland Security SAFECOM program for f
Why should voters elect you?
"My earned reputation for doing my homework, asking tough questions, making decisions based on facts. I'm a well-informed, effective, constituent-focused voice for District 4."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"We need to be concerned about how we improve the quality of life for a community of nearly a million people faced with multiple challenges — continued gridlock on our roads, inadequate public transportation options, lack of affordable housing, aging infrastructure, doubts about our land-use management and an unsustainable budget. I will bring people together to build the Purple Line, focus on basic government services and maintenance of existing infrastructure, encourage regional and state solutions for housing, transportation and public safety, push the state for our fair share of funds, improve fiscal management and balance new development with infrastructure."
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