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Marc Elrich
NameMarc Elrich
CaptionElrich in 2023
OfficeCounty Executive of Montgomery County, Maryland
Term startDecember 3, 2018
PredecessorIke Leggett
Birth date3 December 1950
Birth placeWashington, D.C., U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseJody
Alma materUniversity of Maryland, College Park (BA)
Websitehttps://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/elrich/

Marc Elrich is an American politician serving as the County Executive of Montgomery County, Maryland since 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as an At-large member of the Montgomery County Council from 2006 to 2018. Elrich is known for his progressive stances on issues such as affordable housing, public transportation, and environmental protection.

Early life and education

Elrich was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Takoma Park, Maryland. He attended Montgomery Blair High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Maryland, College Park. Prior to entering politics, he worked as a teacher at Takoma Park Middle School for nearly two decades, an experience that deeply influenced his views on public education and social equity.

Political career

Elrich began his political career on the Takoma Park City Council, where he served from 1987 to 2006 and championed local initiatives like rent control and living wage ordinances. In 2006, he was elected to the Montgomery County Council, representing the entire county as an At-large member. During his twelve-year tenure on the council, he was a leading voice on the Planning, Housing, and Economic Development Committee and consistently advocated for transit-oriented development and stricter growth management policies. He often formed alliances with council members like Nancy Navarro and Tom Hucker to advance progressive legislation.

County Executive tenure

Elrich was elected County Executive in the 2018 Montgomery County Executive election, defeating Robin Ficker and Nancy Floreen. Upon taking office in December 2018, he succeeded Ike Leggett. His administration has focused on implementing the Thrive Montgomery 2050 general plan, expanding the county's Bus Rapid Transit network, and declaring a climate emergency. Key challenges during his tenure have included managing the county's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland, addressing a significant affordable housing shortage, and navigating budgetary pressures. He was re-elected in the 2022 Montgomery County Executive election, defeating Reardon Sullivan and David Blair.

Political positions and policy

Elrich is identified with the progressive movement within the Democratic Party. He is a strong proponent of green building standards and has pushed for the county to adopt the International Green Construction Code. He supports universal pre-kindergarten, paid family leave, and has been critical of economic development strategies he views as overly reliant on tax incentives for large corporations. On transportation, he is a vocal advocate for the Purple Line and has opposed the expansion of Interstate 270 through public-private partnerships. His stance on housing policy emphasizes inclusionary zoning and preserving naturally occurring affordable housing.

Electoral history

In the 2006 Montgomery County Council election, Elrich won an At-large seat, finishing first among a field that included Duchy Trachtenberg and George Leventhal. He was re-elected in 2010 and 2014. In the 2018 Montgomery County Executive election, he won the Democratic primary against contenders like David Blair and Roger Berliner before defeating Republican Robin Ficker in the general election. He secured a second term in the 2022 Montgomery County Executive election, prevailing in a contentious Democratic primary rematch against Blair and then beating Republican Reardon Sullivan.

Personal life

Elrich lives in Takoma Park, Maryland with his wife, Jody. They have three adult children. He is known for his unpretentious style, often cycling to official events and maintaining a longstanding connection to local community activism. His hobbies include gardening and historical research.

Category:1950 births Category:Living people Category:Montgomery County, Maryland county executives Category:Montgomery County Council members Category:Democratic Party county executives in the United States Category:People from Takoma Park, Maryland Category:University of Maryland, College Park alumni