At CERG, we are taking action to influence policymakers and to elect to local Montgomery County and statewide Maryland office, African Americans, members of other underrepresented communities of color, and other candidates who support positions, policies, and programs...

Jeremiah has been working to improve the lives of Montgomery County residents for decades.  He is specifically focused on the underserved area of East County.  His focus on improving the delivery of services to residents of that area has been tireless.  He has served...

We need new voices on the Council and Jacqueline will bring her experience in business and academia to solve long-standing problems. With the myriad of economic challenges facing the county going forward, we need new leadership with bold but pragmatic solutions to...

Omar has always been a strong advocate for equity in Montgomery County.  His commitment to assuring that all residents have access to good paying jobs and quality education make him the ideal candidate for county council.  He has been a champion and voice  for the not...

At CERG2.0 we value leaders. When selecting the candidates to endorse, we look at the leadership potential each candidate has and whether they have what it takes to lead our county. Kate was elected as the Mayor of Takoma Park in 2015 and has proven her ability to...

The primary election will be held on July 19 and we encourage you to vote for Sidney Katz running for County Council District 3. As Councilmember, he has been a strong advocate for additional school funding. "We need to maintain our record of strong academics, but in...

We believe in the leadership and capabilities of Marilyn Balcombe. She has a vision for the future of Montgomery County and is committed to working toward getting us closer to this vision. Marilyn acknowledges that we need to celebrate our growth and focus on creating...

Will Jawando has demonstrated the quality of leadership that this community needs. We endorse Mr. Jawando in his race for County Council At-Large for many reasons but especially his passion to help our students. He is committed to addressing the challenges in our...

Gabe Albonozs has demonstrated his dedication to public service first as head of Montgomery County Recreation department where he managed the improvement of Centers and Services all over the county. As a Councilman at Large he has demonstrated his ability at being...

Having lived in Montgomery County his entire life, Perry Paylor truly knows and understands the opportunities and challenges we face as it pertains to the county’s criminal justice system.  He believes reform needs to happen, but not at the expense of prosecuting...

One of the values we hold dear at CERG2.0 is We seeking to ensure that Montgomery County and the State of Maryland are represented by appointed and elected officials who are reflective of and responsive to the needs of all individuals, specifically communities of...

CERG 2.0 is extremely excited to endorse Laurie-Ann Sayles for county council at large.  Her body of work, passion and most notably her experience make her a clear cut choice to join the Montgomery County Council.  She has been a consistent fighter for economic...

One of the core tenets of CERG 2.0 is economic empowerment. CERG 2.0 supports David Blair for County Executive because he is the best candidate to move the County forward in the critical area of economic empowerment for all communities through a focus on creating...