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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 20, 2006
Contact: R. Weisel, VP of Public Policy/MD & Legal Counsel
301.590.8790
mweisel@gcaar.com
On July 20, 2006, the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® ("GCAAR") officially announced its endorsements for the Montgomery County Council 2006 elections. 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 candidates listed below best share the REALTORS® vision and possess 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:
At-Large Democratic Primary Race:
1. George Leventhal
2. Nancy Floreen
3. Michael Subin
District 1 Race - Howie Denis
District 2 Democratic Primary Race - Mike Knapp
District 3 Race - No endorsement at this time
District 4 Democratic Primary Race - Marilyn Praisner
District 5 Democratic Primary 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.
