Evan Glass running for Montgomery County executive

Evan Grass is run for Montgomery County executives.

He is currently serving his second term as a large member of the Montgomery County Council.

Glass has been a council member since 2018. He is the first openly gay to hold a seat on the council. Glass is also the president and vice president. He is currently running to continue after incumbent county executive Mark Ellich, who has reached the end of his two-term limit.

Glass announced Wednesday that he will be taking part in a race for county executives.

In an email to the Washington Blade, Glass outlined the priorities of key campaigns, including standing up against President Donald Trump and his “ambitious oligarchs.” We cut vulnerable members of the Montgomery County community into federal budgets and “ensure that Montgomery County has a place where people can live, protecting residents’ quality of life, raising and caring for their families.”

Glass will host a campaign launch event at 7 Rock, which will brew in Rockville at 11:30am on March 22, officially launching bids for county executives, outline the campaign platform and connect with supporters.

Over the past seven years, Glass has served on several major committees within the Montgomery County Council. These include the Transport and Environment Committee, which has worked to implement policies that benefit both public transport users and the environment, and the Economic Development Committee, which focuses on fostering and maintaining economic growth in Montgomery County.

In addition to his committee work, Glass led the creation of an anti-hate task force aimed at “prioritizing policies that promote safety and combat crime” in marginalized communities, including LGBTQ residents. He also helped organize the county’s first pride celebration.

During his tenure, Glass worked to reduce housing costs in Montgomery County by passing laws, particularly to make homes more affordable for building and renting homes near public transport. He also supports policies to address the climate crisis, including securing funds for clean energy initiatives.

Glass helped pass numerous laws to expand grant opportunities for entrepreneurs, ensure fair wages and increase surveillance and transparency in Montgomery County public schools. He also led an effort to expand the county council from nine to 11.

Before entering Montgomery County politics, Glass spent 12 years as a CNN journalist, covering national politics.