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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2006
Contact: R. Weisel, VP of Public Policy/MD & Legal Counsel
301.590.8790
mweisel@gcaar.com
Montgomery County General Elections
On October 30, 2006 the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® ("GCAAR") officially announced its endorsements for the Montgomery County Executive and County Council 2006 General Election Races. In any field of candidates there is a wide array of personal and career experience. And GCAAR certainly believes that each of the candidates running bring such experience to the people for consideration and further demonstrate a commitment to the election process by giving up their time to tell others their views.
With such strong candidates, there were many issues to consider during our discussions. However, after thorough debate and careful deliberation, GCAAR believes that the candidate's listed below best share the REALTORS® vision and possesses a deep knowledge of the issues facing our members and the real estate industry. GCAAR feels confident that each of these candidates understands the issues of concern to the real estate community, homebuyers, sellers and property owners in Montgomery County. And that each of these candidates has a strong commitment to a good quality of life in Montgomery County. GCAAR is proud to officially announce these endorsements.
GCAAR is proud to officially announce these endorsements:
County Executive Race
Ike Leggett
At-Large Race:
1. George Leventhal
2. Nancy Floreen
3. Tom Reinheimer
District 1 Race - Howie Denis
District 2 Race - Mike Knapp
District 3 Race - Henry Marraffa
District 4 Race - Marilyn Praisner
District 5 Race - Valerie Ervin
GCAAR is the voice for REALTORS® in Washington, DC and Montgomery County, Maryland. Representing more than 11,500 real estate professionals in the greater capital area, GCAAR provides numerous services vital to its members' daily business needs and works with lawmakers to ensure public policy that encourages home ownership.
