Committee for Montgomery in Annapolis-2/21/2024
What We do
Our Mission
Committee for Montgomery is a broad coalition of community leaders that advocates to the Maryland State Government for Montgomery County’s needs through collective action.
Our Vision
Montgomery County’s shared conscience on public policy.
Our DIRECT Values
• Diverse – We have many different community voices represented
• Informed – We are current on public policy issues in our community
• Respectful – We recognize the right to differing opinions
• Empathetic – We see issues from one another’s perspective
• Curious – We ask questions to seek creative solutions to problems
• Together – We actively work collaboratively
Purposes
- To promote the social welfare, common good and general welfare of the people of Montgomery County, Maryland.
- To bring together diverse segments of Montgomery County's political and community spectrum to assist the County's elected officials in presenting Montgomery County priorities before the State government and State legislature.
- To develop strategies to obtain additional recognition and support from the State government, legislature and officials for these priorities.
- To encourage information and participation from a broad spectrum of people who live or work in Montgomery County.
- To study and develop positions on legislation and issues important to Montgomery County and to actively work with officials on these matters.
- To develop dialogues and working relationships with similar groups from other jurisdictions.
Committee for Montgomery needs YOU in order to fulfill our vision of being the County’s “shared conscience on public policy.” Connect with us and let us connect you to the issues, people, and actions that make a difference for our County and our State. Advocacy is a powerful way to exercise your rights and responsibilities as a citizen.
You are not just letting elected officials know your views on issues; you are building relationships that will help you provide your elected representatives with the information they need to make responsible decisions to serve their constituencies. Advocating as a group or coalition is even more effective, and as a coalition of diverse groups and individuals, CfM is a strong voice for the people o