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Previous News Items

Invitan a renunciar a superintendenta de escuelas McKnight
January 27, 2024 - Washington Hispanic​
Councilmembers Luedtke and Glass highlight the County Inspector General's report, which showed that MCPS was aware of the deficiencies in its promotions process and did nothing to correct them, depriving staff and students of a safe teaching and learning environment.        

Watchdog calls Montgomery schools' handling of misconduct complaints 'chaotic'
January 24, 2024 - Washington Post  ​
In a joint statement, Councilmembers Luedtke and Glass highlight the need for MCPS to take concrete actions to restore transparency, accountability, and trust.        

Montgomery County bill would allow houses of worship to build affordable housing on their land
January 17, 2024 - MoCo360 ​
In an effort to grow Montgomery County's housing supply, Councilmember Luedtke co-sponsors legislation to allow houses of worship to build multi-unit housing on their land.       

MCPS, school board silent as MoCo leaders, PTA, teachers' union call for accountability
January 17, 2024 - MoCo360 ​
Councilmember Luedtke speaks on the need for MCPS to repair trust by instating competent, ethical, and compliance-minded leadership.      

Montgomery County bill would establish crisis intervention teams for emergency response
December 7, 2023 - MoCo360 ​
Councilmember Luedtke introduces legislation to enhance and streamline Montgomery County's response to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis by coordinating the work of social work clinicians and law enforcement officers.     

MoCo bill would prohibit asking employees about reproductive history
December 6, 2023 - MoCo360 ​
Building on the success of her previous legislation to protect the private health information of those who apply to work for the Montgomery County government, Councilmember Luedtke introduces legislation to safeguard the health information of all job applicants in the County.    

Montgomery County leaders share update on youth safety, substance abuse
November 29, 2023 - ABC7​
During a conversation at the Montgomery County Council about youth safety and substance use, Councilmember Luedtke raises concerns about the delay in getting youth much needed treatment.   

Opinion: To fix our juvenile justice system, we need accountability for offenders
November 18, 2023 - MoCo360 ​
Councilmember Luedtke addresses the rise in juvenile crime, and proposes a nu​mber of steps we can take on the state and local levels to increase accountability, reduce offenses, and steer juveniles towards effective interventions. 

Montgomery County Council introduces bills to allow overnight stays at farms, increase tree canopy
November 8, 2023 - MoCo360 ​
Councilmember Luedtke voices her support for legislation to preserve the county’s tree canopy to meet our climate goals.

Montgomery County Councilmembers speak on supporting constituents during Israel-Hamas war
November 2, 2023 - MoCo360 ​
Councilmember Luedtke voted to approve expedited funding for security grants for Jewish and Muslim organizations, and supports continued collaboration among county government, law enforcement, the school system, and Jewish and Muslim communities to address hate speech and bias. 

Montgomery County public safety officials talk possible solutions to juvenile crime
October 31, 2023 - DC News Now 
The County Council’s Public Safety Committee met to discuss juvenile crime, and Councilmember Luedtke highlighted the substantial drain on public safety resources that repeated offenses cause. 

‘This is a crisis’: Montgomery Co. panel explores juvenile crime, possible actions ​
October 31, 2023 - WTOP
During the County Council's Public Safety Committee meeting about juvenile crime, Councilmember Luedtke called attention to the dearth of interventions to address repeat juvenile offenders. 

Strike averted: MoCo, D.C. region office cleaners reach a tentative agreement
October 11, 2023 - MoCo360
After receiving the support of Councilmember Luedtke and other elected officials, unionized office cleaners successfully negotiated a fair contract. 

MoCo office cleaners march on Wisconsin Avenue, plan to strike for fair contract
October 6, 2023 - MoCo360 
Councilmember Luedtke voices her support for the right of unionized workers to negotiate a fair contract.

‘There’s a huge failure here’: Montgomery Co. Council on handling of principal’s misconduct complaints
September 28, 2023 - WTOP
As a mother of MCPS students, Councilmember Luedtke voices her concern about the school system’s transparency.

Montgomery County Council takes aim at reducing suicide by firearms with new legislation
September 26, 2023 - MoCo360
Councilmember Luedtke cosponsors legislation to promote mental health awareness and reduce suicides by firearm.

Councilmembers to discuss new recreation center in Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village
September 14, 2023 - MoCo360 
Councilmember Luedtke hosts a community town hall with key stakeholders to elicit residents’  feedback on a proposal to build a new recreation center in the Montgomery Village/Gaithersburg area. 

What does rent stabilization mean for housing development in MoCo?
September 13, 2023 - MoCo360
Councilmember Luedtke votes against legislation that threatens to stifle new housing development and increase rental prices in Montgomery County.

Disabled residents, parents share feelings on voluntary Montgomery County 911 registry
September 13, 2023 - MoCo360
Inspired by legislation in the Maryland General Assembly and a successful program in Howard County, Councilmember Luedtke introduces a bill to give individuals and/or their caregivers the opportunity to provide first responders with information about symptoms and behaviors that may present in a person with intellectual, development, physical, or cognitive disabilities. 

Montgomery Council Members Ask County, State to Handle MCPS Inquest
August 22, 2023 - The Washington Post
Councilmember Luedtke requests the County Inspector General and State Inspector General for Education take over the investigation of allegations against a school principal and the school system's handling of reported complaints.

Officials Call For Clarity, Transparency From MCPS Following Beidleman Allegations
August 14, 2023 - MoCo360
Councilmember Luedtke emphasizes the importance of protecting MCPS teachers and employees.

Montgomery County Council Will Keep Policing Advisory Commission, Introduces 9-1-1 Legislation
July 26, 2023 - MoCo360
MoCo 360 covers the introduction of Councilmember Luedtke's bills to update the Policing Advisory Commission and Implement a Voluntary 9-1-1 Registry.

Montgomery County Council Passes 6% Cap on New Rent Increases
July 19, 2023 - DCist
Councilmember Luedtke details concerns about the measure's negative impact on affordable housing. 

Celebrating Mattie Stepanek Peace Day
July 16, 2023 - DC News Now
Councilmember Luedtke and community members celebrate the life and message of Mattie Stepanek. 

Residents Push For Airpark Citizens Advisory Committee After Plane Crash
June 13, 2023 - Fox 5 Washington DC
Councilmember Luedtke details how her bill creating an Airpark Community Advisory Committee will support residents and businesses near the Montgomery County Airpark.

Montgomery County Council Bill Would Restructure How Police Accountability Is Addressed
May 31, 2023 - MoCo360
Councilmember Luedtke describes her and Councilmember Sidney Katz's legislation on the Police Advisory Commission.

Councilmembers, MCEA, Realtors Explain Their Views On 2024 Budget
May 19, 2023 - Montgomery Community Media
Councilmember Luedtke's statement on the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating and Capital budgets.

Montgomery County Council Debates School System Budget As Final Vote Approaches
May 12, 2023 - WTOP
Councilmember Luedtke discusses the budget process and school funding.

Councilmembers Say They Will Not Pass 10% Tax Increase
May 12, 2023 - MoCo360
Councilmember Luedtke comments on the debate over the County Executive's proposed 10% property tax increase and the proposed increase spending for schools.

Councilmember Luedtke Explains Need For Public Input At Montgomery County Airpark
May 3, 2023 - DC News Now
Councilmember Luedtke discusses the introduction of her legislation to create an Airpark Community Advisory Committee to take on community impacts.

Councilmember Luedtke Discusses School Construction Needs
April 24, 2023 - ABC7
Councilmember Luedtke discusses strategies and next steps for funding much-needed school construction needs in District 7 and throughout Montgomery County.

Councilmember Luedtke Urges Council to Fund Renovation at Damascus High School
April 19, 2023 - MoCo360
Councilmember Luedtke on the need to reject further delays to the major renovation project at Damascus and Magruder High Schools.

$145 Million Deficit Projected for Following Year in Elrich's Proposed Budget
April 13, 2023 - MoCo360
Councilmember Luedtke's comments on the Council's responsibility to approve a fiscally sustainable operating budget for the County.

Bring in the Moms
April 12, 2023 - Montgomery Perspective
Writer Adam Pagnucco analyzes Councilmember Luedtke's comments on the County Executive's proposed budget.

Lone Oak Tree Falls
April 11, 2023 - Montgomery County Council
Councilmember Luedtke visits Lone Oak Farm Brewery in Olney, where the owners are finding new uses to preserve the legacy of the historic lone oak that fell during a recent storm.

Everywhere Radio Season 4 Episode 5: Dawn Luedtke
March 30, 2023 - Everywhere Radio
Whitney Kimball Coe talks with Councilmember Luedtke about opportunities to make rural voices heard in a diverse county, improving mental health access, and the arts. 

County Council Approves Legislation to Boost Transparency Beyond State's Open Meetings Act
March 22, 2023 - MoCo360
MoCo360 covers the approval of Councilmember Luedtke's bill to fix open meetings violations in County Government boards, committees, and commissions.

Damascus High School Parents Strategize to Avoid More Construction Delays
March 22, 2023 - Montgomery Community Media
Councilmember Luedtke speaks to Damascus High School Cluster parents about keeping the school's much-needed major renovation project on-schedule.

Prince George's County Enacts Rent Stabilization Act, Montgomery County Introduces Two Rent Control Bills
March 9, 2023 - JDSUPRA
Additional information on the rent control bills sponsored by the Montgomery County Council with encouragement to attend the public hearing on March 28th.