What's in the budget graphic: Traffic Safety
This investment would expand our traffic safety program in the areas where data shows the highest risk. It’s about preventing crashes and making our roads safer for everyone.
A powerful example of what real-time tools + community partnership can do. The @mcpd1d.bsky.social Real-Time Information Center helped locate a missing 5-year-old — safely and quickly.
This is what smart public safety investment looks like.
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Expanding Access To Child Care Graphic
For many families, this is the difference between being able to work full-time. Supporting quality child care is one of the most direct ways we can support working families.
Councilmember Luedtke alongside community faith leaders and the Council President.
Proud to support all faith-based and nonprofit groups working to keep their communities safe. If your organization is eligible, I strongly encourage you to apply:
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We’ve taken steps to strengthen this funding, but the need is clearly growing as threats increase. Public safety means continuing to meet this moment with real investment.
That’s why community security funding matters. This year, the program was oversubscribed—grants were reduced to ~$15K, covering just 2–3 months of costs for many orgs, including synagogues and Jewish groups facing rising antisemitic threats.
Montgomery County will not be intimidated by hate. Public safety means making sure every community—no matter their faith or background—feels safe and supported.
A synagogue in Olney was recently vandalized with hateful graffiti. This is unacceptable—and a reminder that hate is not abstract. It shows up in our communities, and we must confront it.
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🗞️🗞️Read All About It!
🍅 Building Community with Coop’s Soups!
🌾 Cutting Red Tape
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Event marking the demolition of Lakeforest Mall
Event marking the demolition of Lakeforest Mall
Event marking the demolition of Lakeforest Mall
The redevelopment of Lakeforest Mall is officially underway.
This will bring new amenities and new opportunities at the entrance to Montgomery Village. We’ll continue to work with the community and our City of Gaithersburg partners to ensure the best for our residents throughout!p
Appreciated joining 480 Club, @repaprildelaney.bsky.social and Gaithersburg Councilmember Lisa Henderson at Montgomery Village MS.
It’s important to hear directly from kids about what they see and need.
We’re finding solutions to connect them to recreation because they deserve it!
Thank you Cristin Cooper and Coop's Soups for bringing our community together, improving connection, and making a real impact. Learn more about their work!
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“When you’re in a hole and you’re trying to fix things and level things out, the first step is to stop digging.”
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Agriculture is a cornerstone of our County — especially here in District 7.
Yesterday, we passed legislation to cut unnecessary red tape so farmers can focus on running their businesses and sustaining their operations.
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🚨Community and Collaboration🚨
✈️ Solutions for the Airpark
🎤 Budget Public Hearings April 7-9
🏀 Celebrating the State Champion Blake Bengals
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Presenting the proclamation!
Councilmember Luedtke and the Blake Mascot!
Congrats Blake boys basketball! 4A Champs!
Proud to celebrate this incredible accomplishment with my Council Education Committee colleagues!
Group smiling with the proclamation.
Councilmember Luedtke reading the proclamation.
Yesterday we recognized National Ag Day at the Council, and I’m especially proud to represent the agricultural community here in District 7. Agriculture is central to Upcounty — preserving our rural character, supporting local jobs, and feeding our community.
Upcounty residents — if you have concerns about the Montgomery County Airpark, tonight is an important opportunity to share your input!
The Airpark Community Advisory Committee Town Hall is tonight at 6:30 PM at the Upper County Community Center.
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👥Reminder👥
The Montgomery County Airpark Community Advisory Committee's In-Person & Virtual March Town Hall Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 beginning at 6:30pm
📍Upper County Community Center 8201 Emory Grove Rd, #GburgMD 20877 🔔▶️ ow.ly/ZA5l50Yxzcw
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Picture of Councilmember Luedtke with Pat Ruppert at DJ Ramsay.
Picture on the race trail of runners and walkers.
A beautiful morning for the 1-mile fun run and 5k “Breeze Through the Trees” race today at Ruppert Nurseries in support of the Children’s Opportunity Alliance! Thank you to Pat and Craig Ruppert for hosting, Waredaca Brewing for the post race beverages, and Ramsey the awesome volunteer DJ!
‼️Just Dropped‼️
💰 Seeking Affordability in Next Year’s Budget
☀️ Delivering Climate Solutions
🚓 2025 Crime & Safety Report
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“Efficiency and opportunity have to go hand in hand.”
Thank you Councilmembers Friedson and Sayles for your leadership on reducing permitting times, saving time and money for building housing and biohealth facilities.
Climate change is already impacting Montgomery County — and today, we took action.
Proud to pass our climate resiliency legislation — thank you CM Friedson and @evanmglass.bsky.social for your partnership in protecting our communities and infrastructure. 🌱
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Councilmember Luedtke statement on Council Procedures Regarding Bill 5-26
I hear the urgency from out immigrant community – and I share it.
But urgency cannot come at the expense of durability.
I support the goal of this bill, and we need to ensure it’s legally sound so protections truly hold.
We still have work ahead to reduce gun violence and improve response times. But the progress in this report reflects increased investment in smart public safety strategies. We’ll keep building on that with our committed MCPD and DHHS partners and all our public safety professionals.
These tools that we championed on the Council are helping officers respond more effectively while the department works through ongoing staffing shortages.
Legislators supporting the Drone as First Responder program.
MCPD is also continuing to expand technology to support officers and improve operations — including Drone as First Responder, real-time intelligence, and camera integration.
Montgomery County’s 2025 Crime & Safety Report shows encouraging progress: overall crime declined 9% last year, with significant drops in property crimes like motor vehicle theft, burglary, and robbery.
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Group smiles for a picture at the awards.
American Flag hanging outside the awards.
Councilmember Luedtke and Public Safety Officials
Honor Guard during the ceremony.
This morning we honored the incredible public safety professionals who protect Montgomery County every day. Thank you to @mcpd1d.bsky.social, @mcfrspio.bsky.social, MCVFRA, and @mococh.bsky.social for celebrating the service and dedication of our first responders. 🚓🚒🚑