About Will

Councilmember Will Jawando is an attorney, activist, and community leader with a lifelong dedication to public service. His career has been crafted by a unique combination of grit, compassion, and integrity. Born in Silver Spring, Maryland to a Nigerian father and white Kansan mother, Will’s bi-racial identity gave him an appreciation for the varied experiences life in America can bring. Raised in a low-income household, he was determined to secure a successful future for himself through the pathway of education.

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Legislative Work

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Rallying for Rent Stabilization

Housing is a human right - the County Council is working to protect it for all residents.

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Securing Funding for Our Students

Advocating for adequate funding for programs like Summer RISE so all students can thrive.

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Rallying for Rent Stablization

Housing is a human right - we must protect and preserve it.

Funding Opportunities for Our Students

Our students are our future - we must invest in them.

 

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