Jesse Jackson Urges Voters to Support Hugh Bailey
August 2006
In a recorded phone message, the Reverend Jesse Jackson recognized Hugh Bailey as a man of integrity and urged voters in Montgomery County to elect Hugh to the County Council.
Neighbors for a Better Montgomery Candidate Endorse Press Conference
August 2006
At an August 21 Press Conference in Rockville, Neighbors for a Better Montgomery restated their support of Hugh Bailey for an At-Large seat on the County Council, as part of their overall endorsement of a number of candidates for elected office that, they believe, will bring integrity, transparency and accountability back to County government.
African American Leaders Express Support for Hugh Bailey
August 2006
In a letter to friends, a group of long time activists stated "In all of the areas in which we as residents of Montgomery County have interests and concerns, Hugh Bailey, candidate for an at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council, has demonstrated a calm, yet commanding presence; a broad and in-depth knowledge of the prevailing issues, as well as a solid agenda for dealing with the challenges of education, affordable housing, transportation, health care, workforce development, smart growth and the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life on which the reputation of this county has been built."
» Read their Letter to the Editor of the Gazette here
Takoma Voice Online: "Progressive neighbors" publish their endorsements for the primary
August 2006
A group of Takoma Park and Silver Spring neighbors opposed to wasteful and costly projects like the ICC and in favor of campaign finance reform, affordable housing, a living wage, fairness in matters of race and gender, and environmental protection has sifted through the candidates for various offices, looking at more than just what is said in press releases and public forums. These neighbors were looking for progressive candidates who could really make a difference in Montgomery County. The group " . . wanted to support some of the challengers to the status quo."
This group of neighbors, activists in their communities, developed a list of progressive candidates to support and endorse in the September 12th Primary election. Hugh Bailey is one of their recommendations for an At-Large seat on the County Council.
Potomac Almanac: Democratic Free For All in At Large County Council Race
August 2006
"Candidate Hugh Bailey, a 37-year-old from Gaithersburg who manages a workforce center in the county, was more charitable toward the slate members but offered similar criticism of their message. "I think that they're all good people," he said, "but the name of the slate is a misnomer at best. What we've got is growth without infrastructure and ... support for projects that have little ability to actually relieve congestion. It demonstrates that they haven't ended gridlock at all, they've contributed to it." "We see signs that say, 'Sick of traffic? Vote for Steve Silverman,'" Bailey continued. "I think that's an unfair characterization of what's happened over the last four years." Bailey suggested that the Council's decision to eliminate the policy area transportation review resulted in a loss of $30 million per year in developer funding for road improvements in areas impacted by the development.
» Read article hereNeighborsPAC Endorses Hugh Bailey
August 2006
The PAC of Neighbors for a Better Montgomery has announced the Candidates it is endorsing for the September 12 primary. Hugh Bailey is one of the candidates for an At-Large seat on the County Council that NeighborsPAC recognizes we NEED on the County Council.
» View their announcement hereThe Washington Post: Democrats Line Up for House Seat
Thursday, May 4, 2006
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Gazette.net: Fiery crash follows brutal Easter slaying
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
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Gazette.net: Black candidates take center stage
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
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