About this Event
Join Us for "Conversations with Our Candidates… Our Voices Matter!"
Get ready for an engaging in-person, community-centered conversation with candidates for Montgomery County Council Member At-Large.
This nonpartisan event creates space for Montgomery County voters and candidates to dialogue about the issues that matter most to our families, neighborhoods, and communities.
Listen. Learn. Engage. Join your neighbors in a respectful nonpartisan conversation designed to promote voter engagement, informed participation, and accountability to the communities candidates seek to serve.
Nonpartisan Event Notice
This is a nonpartisan voter education event. The Potomac Valley and Montgomery County Sections of the National Council for Negro Women and partnering organizations do not endorse or oppose candidates for public office.
What to Expect:
- Moderated Candidate Conversation - Hear directly from Montgomery County Council At-Large candidates about their perspectives, priorities, and approaches to issues affecting our community.
- Community Questions - Attendees will have an opportunity to submit questions to the moderator to be included in the conversation. Submit your question with your registration or the day of the event.
- Voter Education & Resources - Access to Co-Sponsor and Community Partner nonpartisan information and resources to help you prepare for the upcoming election.
- Community Connection - Connect with fellow Montgomery County residents and community organizations committed to informed civic participation.
Event Details
Date: October 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: The People’s Community Baptist Church, Norwood Center
Address: 31 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Admission: Free & Open to the Public.
Advance registration is required. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Light refreshments will be served.
Additional Information
Parking & Transportation: Ample parking is available on-site.
Candidate Participation:
Karla Silvestre
Laurie-Anne Sayles
Scott Goldberg
Marc Elrich
Confirmed participating candidates are listed above. Participation is subject to change based on candidate availability.
Audience Questions: Questions may be submitted during registration, upon arrival or during the event for consideration by the moderator. Due to program timing, submission of a question does not guarantee that it will be asked during the conversation.
Accessibility: We want all guests to feel welcome and comfortable participating in the event. The venue offers an accessible entrance and ample accessible parking, and reserved accessible seating will be available for attendees who need it.
Co-Sponsors and Community Partners:
This event is presented by the Potomac Valley Section and Montgomery County Section Social Justice Committees of the National Council of Negro Women in collaboration with:
Co-Sponsors
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Howard County Branch
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ® Theta Omega Omega Chapter
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Montgomery County Chapter
The National Bar Association Region IV
Community Partners
Montgomery County Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
The Patuxent River (MD) Chapter of The Links, Inc.
Sandy Spring Civic Association (SSCA)
J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association
Questions? Please contact Mosade Edwards ([email protected]) and Brenda Mallory ([email protected]) of the NCNW Montgomery County and Potomac Valley Sections, respectively.
Event venue & nearby stays
31 Norwood Rd, 31 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, United States
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