What we do

GCAAR’s Public Policy – Montgomery County Committee discusses the impact of proposed legislative and regulatory changes in Montgomery County, Maryland on real estate business and the housing market and decides whether to take a position on those proposals. The committee focuses its advocacy efforts on those issues of greatest and most direct impact to the REALTOR® community.

This committee welcomes all GCAAR members to serve, regardless of Maryland or District of Columbia state affiliation. The committee's description and focus of work, as well as membership requirements and time commitment, can be found below.

Membership

Members must attend monthly meetings, participate in county or state task forces and attend hearings.

Chair: Carolyn Burns ​
Vice chair: Eric Smith ​
Board liaison: Michele Young ​
Staff liaison: Zac Trupp and Irene Kang

2025 focus

In Montgomery County, the committee will likely review proposed zoning changes being considered by the Montgomery County Planning Board and County Council, intended to spur new ‘smart growth’ development.