Contributor Opinion By Scott Maravilla: Cheryl Kagan Is Our Future

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This Contributor Opinion is by Scott Maravilla:

Cheryl Kagan, candidate for State Senate from District 17 (Rockville, Gaithersburg, Garrett Park) is our future. She represents the aspirations of a mid-Montgomery County region that’s growing and changing. A County native, Cheryl has seen this change unfold over her lifetime, understands the promise and challenge change offers, and embraces it. Indeed, she’s helped shape it: as a member of the House of Delegates representing us in Annapolis for eight years; as a leader in the non-profit world directing grants to charitable organizations here; as a volunteer on local boards and commissions.

Not long ago, my community, King Farm, was just that: a farm. Now it’s an example of Smart Growth: homes built within walking or biking distance of schools, stores, businesses and mass transit. Smart Growth is part of Cheryl’s economic agenda for our region; her campaign headquarters in Downtown Rockville exemplifies the ideal.

I’ve gone door-to-door with Cheryl in my neighborhood, talking to voters and sharing ideas. Like me, my neighbors quickly perceive that Cheryl-with her focus on economic development, fiscal reform and balanced transportation-represents the future of our community. That’s why we need her representing District 17 in the State Senate.

Scott Maravilla

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