Marc Elrich | |
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| 7th Executive of Montgomery County | |
| Assumed office December 3, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Ike Leggett |
| Member of the Montgomery County Council, At-large | |
| In office December 2006 – December 3, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Silverman, Michael L. Subin |
| Succeeded by | Gabe Albornoz, Evan Glass, Will Jawando |
| Member of the Takoma Park City Council | |
| In office 1987–2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 2, 1949 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Socialists of America |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S. |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park (BA) Johns Hopkins University (MA) |
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Marc B. Elrich (born November 2, 1949) is an American politician serving as the county executive of Montgomery County, Maryland.[1] He is a former member of the Montgomery County Council and the Takoma Park City Council.[2] He became the Democratic nominee for Montgomery County Executive in the 2018 primary before winning the general election.
During his tenure on the Montgomery County Council and as Montgomery County executive, Elrich has a history of opposing and blocking increases in housing supply and development, amid a housing shortage.
- ^ Barrios, Jennifer (December 3, 2018). "Elrich promises change, 'more just society,' as he becomes Montgomery executive". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- ^ "Marc B. Elrich, County Executive, Montgomery County, Maryland". msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved July 28, 2023.