Goldberg Kicks Off Campaign for At-Large Montgomery County Council Seat

Scott Goldberg, an attorney based in Silver Spring, has officially announced his candidacy for an At-Large seat on the Montgomery County Council. During his campaign launch event, he emphasized that without affordable living, the county cannot claim to be inclusive, sharing a poignant anecdote about a Democratic voter who believed teachers shouldn't be able to live locally. Goldberg, who previously ran for office in 2022, plans to focus on providing essential resources for students and teachers, expanding housing options, and fostering economic opportunities to help workers achieve middle-class status. His professional background includes founding a small business and working as a substitute teacher in Montgomery County Public Schools after experiencing a lack of instructional coverage for his son's class. Community engagement is central to Goldberg's campaign; he has served on boards for several local organizations, including the Montgomery Parks Foundation and the YMCA of Silver Spring.

Additionally, he previously chaired the Montgomery County Democratic Party and the Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board. Goldberg's commitment to local issues is further underscored by his academic credentials, having graduated from the University of Maryland and its School of Law. He resides in Silver Spring with his family and two rescue cats, reflecting his deep ties to the community.