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.