Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her)

Proudly representing Montgomery County's Fourth Council District @MoCoCouncilMD | Chair of the Gov't Ops (GO) Committee | BM of @MWCOG

[Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) @cmkatestewart]

By raising awareness through education, and promoting early mammogram screenings, we can help improve outcomes for patients, and particularly patients of color.

We encourage county residents to proactively consult with their physicians and get regularly scheduled mammograms. 4/4

[Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) @cmkatestewart]

At our most recent council session, we commemorated Breast Cancer Awareness Month alongside local advocates and survivors. 1/

[Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) @cmkatestewart]

-due to later detection and barriers in accessing care.

In 2025, it is projected that approximately 317,000 women and 3,000 men in this country will face the challenge of invasive breast cancer, and that over 42,000 women will be lost to the horrific disease. 3/

[Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) @cmkatestewart]

I am in touch with Montgomery County public safety leadership, County Executive Elrich, and my colleagues on the County Council to monitor the situation.

[Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) @cmkatestewart]

My heart breaks for the victims, the families, and the communities in Minnesota where political violence took place this morning. I am gravely concerned with what this means for our nation, when elected officials are targeted for political violence. This is a dark day for America

[The Associated Press @AP]

DEVELOPING: Minnesota lawmaker and husband were killed, another injured in what Gov. Walz called a “politically motivated assassination.” The suspect remains at large. https://t.co/YQUWXDrfUS

[Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) @cmkatestewart]

He is among our finest Americans, and we are so proud that he has chosen to call Montgomery County his home for nearly 50 years. Congratulations Commander Alvarez on yet another remarkable achievement.

[Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) @cmkatestewart]

I was honored to help present a proclamation to Commander Everett Alvarez, Jr. (Ret.), recognizing his recently announced Congressional Gold Medal, the joint-highest civilian award in the US.

[Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) @cmkatestewart]

Commander Alvarez is celebrated for his unbreakable spirit during his 8 years and 7 months of captivity as a Prisoner of War (POW) in North Vietnam, the second-longest held POW in American history.

[Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) @cmkatestewart]

Wishing a safe and happy St. Patrick’s day to all who are celebrating! ☘️🇮🇪

[Montgomery Council @MoCoCouncilMD]

📰Read Council President Kate Stewart’s statement about Montgomery County’s Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Operating Budget issued by County Executive Marc Elrich today: https://t.co/VH6mQVPngb .

[Rep. Jamie Raskin @RepRaskin]

MaryBeth Hastings has devoted her career to human rights, one of the many people in #MD08 who have seen their lives, livelihood and work upended by the attacks on USAID. Thanks MaryBeth for reminding us: foreign aid is critical for democratic solidarity.
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[Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) @cmkatestewart]

📰Learn more: https://t.co/BiGevm8kJv
➡️Join the meeting on Zoom (no registration required): https://t.co/gcbYcMypfR
❓Submit a question: https://t.co/u5KRaQi0qn

[Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) @cmkatestewart]

Montgomery County leaders invite you to a virtual community meeting in solidarity with federal workers and residents on February 25 starting at 7 p.m. The community meeting will be conducted on Zoom.

[Montgomery County MD Government @MontgomeryCoMD]

Join Senators Chris Van Hollen & Angela Alsobrooks for a Telephone Town Hall

Wednesday, Feb. 12 | ⏰ 7:30 PM

They’ll provide updates on protections for federal employees, joined by Rob Shriver of Democracy Forward. Sign up here:

https://t.co/bCj3f81o2H

[Montgomery County, MD - Dept. of Transportation @MCDOTNow]

🌨️UPDATE🌨️
📋MCDOT Storm Operations Center
🗓️February 11, 2025
🕰️6:15PM
🌨️Moderate to heavy snow is expected throughout the evening, with snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour.
📡For more details, check out our #WinterStorm Information Portal▶️https://t.co/yLZIHtSWs5

[Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) @cmkatestewart]

Joined @wamu885’s @politicshour with @Nnamdikid to highlight our whole-of-county-government response providing resources, protecting residents' rights, and preserving our local authority. My segment begins 26 minutes in: https://t.co/sFq8n4kgv6

[Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) @cmkatestewart]

A wonderful start to MLK weekend: breakfast with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the annual @MCACDST service event, and crafting props with Only Make Believe! Thank you to all the volunteers and all the work that goes on in our community year round.

[Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) @cmkatestewart]

Thank you for joining us as we celebrate and recognize Muslim American Heritage month.

[Rep. Jamie Raskin @RepRaskin]

My district team joined the MoCo Council to celebrate Muslim American Heritage Month. In MoCo, diversity is our strength, unity is our power, and community is our destiny.