Category: Campaign

Brooks named Bold Progressive Champion and is the most endorsed female candidate in the County Council At-Large Field of 33

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD (June 22, 2018) — Brandy Brooks, Democrat for Montgomery County Council At-Large, has earned the endorsement of Maryland State Senator Roger Manno (District 19), People’s Action, and the Progressive Change Campaign Committee. These latest endorsements from local and national progressive leaders demonstrate Brooks’ commitment to building progressive power through community organizing. Brandy Brooks is the most endorsed female candidate running At-Large and would become the first ever Afro-Latina to be elected countywide to the council.

People’s Action, a national multiracial, people’s organization, recognizes Brandy’s commitment to the “From Protest to Power” Platform that she has supported as a candidate and a member of Progressive Maryland, an affiliate of People’s Action. The platform focuses on creating “real change in people’s lives” by building community power to “shape an economy and democracy that works for all of us.”

“We are excited to endorse Brandy Brooks,” said Laurel Wales, Deputy Director of Movement Politics at People’s Action.  “She will advance policies that will enhance the quality of life for everyday Maryland residents. We are proud to stand with her as she brings more communities into an inclusive democracy that works for all of us!”

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee named Brandy Brooks a 2018 Bold Progressive Champion. The committee recognizes candidates from around the country who are fighting for progressive priorities and looking out for the needs of everyday families. One hundred forty-seven candidates have been named 2018 Champions nationally –  including Danielle Meitiv and Chris Wilhelm, fellow candidates in the At-Large field.
“Our 2018 Champions across the country are committed to solving big problems affecting their communities,” said Marissa Barrow, a spokesperson for the Progressive Change Campaign Committee.  “Selected for their bold vision, these candidates are highly capable leaders ready to make change.”

Earlier this week State Senator Roger Manno endorsed Brandy Brooks at Leisure World via Facebook Live, saying “we have a critical opportunity to elect strong progressive champions at every level of government who will fight for working people.” Brooks also endorsed Manno in the Democratic primary for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District, citing his 12 years of progressive leadership in the General Assembly along with his experience working for three members of Congress.
The Primary is June 26.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD (April 1, 2018) — Brandy Brooks, at-large candidate for Montgomery County Council, is calling for major changes to the voting process for the at-large race. Her goal is to ensure voters are able to fully evaluate each candidate’s skills, agility under pressure, and creativity, and to allow candidates to clearly distinguish themselves within the crowded field.

Brooks challenges the other 37 at-large candidates to a dance off.

“I am a ballet-trained, award-winning ballroom dancer, and a former cheerleader,” said Brooks. “The dance off allows me to show the people of Montgomery County how I will bring creative, artistic leadership to the governance of our county.”

The format of the dance off will be determined by an independent citizen-led commission that is equally balanced for up-county and down-county, incorporated and unincorporated areas, gender, and dance style preference. 

Brooks is ready to show county residents what visionary leadership on the council can look like. She adds, “My jazz hands are legendary.”

The time and place of the dance off is yet to be determined.

Now that we’ve got your attention… read Brandy’s Democracy for All platform.