Jud Ashman
Office Sought: City Council
Age: 38
Residence: Orchard Place.
Education: BA, communications and political science, University of Miami.
Occupation: President, the Elegant Envelope LLC.
Web site:http://www.judandcathy.com
E-mail address: judashman@aol.com
Offices and positions held: Coordinator, Quince Orchard Cluster of PTAs; board member, Orchard Place Homeowners Association; member, Gaithersburg Ad Hoc Election Participation Committee; member, board of directors, Montgomery County Council of PTAs; executive board member, Quince Orchard High School PTSA; past executive board member, Kingsview Middle School PTSA; past president, Brown Station Elementary School PTA; past chairman, Citizens for Smarter Growth.
Why should voters elect you?
"Vision and experience. For years, I've been deeply involved in city matters. I'm offering a truly comprehensive platform that will enhance our quality of life."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"Olde Towne is the heart of Gaithersburg, and it's being assailed on two fronts: crime and decay. These problems require a comprehensive set of solutions, which I'm offering. To address crime, I will work to expand our police force to 60 officers and change to the more neighborhood-focused strategy of a beat plan. And to reverse years of decay, I will be a strong proponent of redevelopment that will make Olde Towne a true destination for our residents and visitors while maintaining a sense of the history and wonderful character of the area."
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