Kate Stewart (she, her)
District 4 representative on Montgomery County Council
montgomerycountymd.gov/stewart
- Thank you to all who joined us today as the Council commemorated Black History Month and Delta Day!
- Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. As the country faces so much uncertainty and the erasure and rewriting of history by the federal administration, it’s imperative that we lift up the stories and experiences of Black Americans. Black history is Maryland History. It’s American history.
- January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Today, we remember the mass murder of millions of Jews and other targeted groups who were marginalized, imprisoned, and killed by the Nazis.
- Thrilled that Long Branch has been selected as the newest Designated Main Street Maryland community by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development! As Secretary Jake Day saw during his visit, Long Branch is a diverse and active area home to many locally-owned small businesses.
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⏰Update ⏰ ✅MCDOT crews have plowed/treated emergency & primary roadways. ✅Crews are starting to plow residential roadways. ✅The Snow Emergency extended through Monday ✅Ride On bus will operate the 'S'Schedule today. Expect service interruptions ▶️ ow.ly/1aLy50Y3Jz0 @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social - Please stay home and let county and state crews work to clear our roadways for emergency responders. If you see someone in need of shelter who needs to warm up, someone who needs transportation assistance, or to report a downed tree, please call 311.
- I toured the Mid-Atlantic Carpenters’ Training Center this morning to see first-hand how carpenters are refining their skills while they gain on-the-job experience. Courses and programs such as those offered at the MACTC are crucial for maintaining a highly skilled construction workforce.
- Celebrating the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr! His message and mission lives on as the fight for a more just world continues.
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- Thank you to Girl Scout Troop 34116 for hosting me as part of their discussion on finding common ground and understanding other points of view. I shared my perspective on how and why we work together to find compromises. It was a pleasure getting to speak to this group of future leaders!
- Today the County Council hosted the public hearing for Bill 35-25, also known as the Trust Act. Thank you to all the community members who showed up and packed our hearing room in support of this bill. Special shoutout to our students and Students For Asylum & Immigrant Rights for their testimony.
- Thank you to @bannermoco.bsky.social for highlighting the state of mental healthcare in Montgomery County. During my Council Presidency, I made the issue a focal point through my Mental Health Initiative. (1/3)
- I am honored to be recognized by Rep Raskin and thankful for his partnership as we face these uncertain and troubling times. As we start 2026, we will all need to support and lift each other up as we work to protect our democracy, our values, and our neighbors. youtu.be/noOmv4VZxVg
- It was a pleasure attending SEEC’s business fair earlier this month and speaking with aspiring entrepreneurs within the county. I look forward to seeing all the growth and success! Thank you SEEC for the opportunity!
- Wishing all who celebrate a meaningful Kwanzaa!
- Wishing a merry and joyful Christmas to all who are celebrating!
- I’m grateful to have joined the Diaz family & members of our county government today as we announced the use of the smoke safety hood in MoCo. A huge thank you to the Diaz family’s donation in making the use of this tool possible for the first time, not just in the county but in the entire country.
- ICYMI: The Bring Your Own Bag law goes into effect Jan. 1: wtop.com/montgomery-c...
- The last Keeping Up With Kate of the year went out yesterday! Read about: 🌎 The Trust Act ➕ UM-IHC 🛍️ BYOB Law And Happy Holidays! ❄️ Visit content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDM....
- I want to thank the Purple Line and Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) for getting this third round of small business grants out to support local businesses. (thread)
- Had a great time this morning at the 25th Annual Minority Legislative Breakfast! Thank you to the African American Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County, and Asian American Political Alliance for a great morning of conversation and connection
- As Jews gather tonight to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah in Montgomery County, we condemn the antisemitic mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah gathering in Australia. I appreciate MCPD increasing patrols and visibility around Jewish institutions here locally, so all our residents who celebrate
- Ecstatic to break ground on The Reserve at Strathmore Square to deliver senior housing right next to transit and the arts! Thank you @wmata.com FiveSquares Development, and Experience Senior Living for building this right here in the Pike District! @wmatagm.bsky.social
- I want to share my huge congratulations to Shebra Evans, our newly appointed Councilmember. I’m excited to work with her over this next year as we continue to serve the residents of Montgomery County.
- It was a great morning in Silver Spring for the grand opening of the Bracken Square project! I am grateful to TM Associates Development Inc., Greentree Housing, & Victory Housing for their collaborative work on this project.
- What a wonderful afternoon celebrating the Student Global Ambassador Program! A huge thank you for awarding me the Community Partner Certificate — I’m so grateful for the opportunity to engage with such bright and talented youth in our community.
- Had a great time this morning at the Committee for Montgomery’s 37th Annual Legislative Breakfast! The CFM Breakfast is always an excellent opportunity to connect and share with elected officials and local leaders from across Montgomery County.
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- It was an honor to receive the 2025 Elizabeth and David Scull Metropolitan Public Service Award from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments at their annual meeting. The Scull Award, presented in honor of former Montgomery County Councilmembers Elizabeth and David Scull.
- Serving as Council President has been one of my greatest honors, and I’ll carry the lessons from this year with me long after my term concludes.
- Happy Thanksgiving!
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- Join the Montgomery County Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation at their "Beyond the Marker: What Does Reconciliation Mean to You?" event on November 22nd. The event will give county residents an opportunity to have a real say in the future of Montgomery County's reconciliation process.
- Today we commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance. Tragically, too many Transgender people lose their lives every year due to hate-fueled violence. On November 20th, we use this day to mourn those lost over the past year and celebrate their lives and legacies.
- Thank you to all the residents and nonprofit partners who came out today. The need is great and the time to act is now. Today, the County Council acted.
- November 16th is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. As Montgomery County pursues road safety initiatives like Thrive 2050, we honor the legacy and memories of those we have lost in tragic road accidents. Pedestrian and Cyclist safety continues to be a priority for Montgomery County.
- Started this morning joining the Ashburton ES PTA and Girl Scout Troop 34164 for a food distribution! Thank you for organizing to take care of our neighbors, and thank you St. Luke’s Episcopal Church for hosting.
- The City of Rockville is joining Montgomery County in prohibiting single use plastic bags, with certain exceptions. Glad to see the city join this environmentally-conscious initiative!
