MoCo School Board Candidate Brenda Diaz, Tax Increases in Frederick and Fairfax, Molly Ringwald Thinks Her Movies are Too White, Vindman Flag Flub

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:

WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - BRENDA DIAZ - Candidate, Montgomery County Board of Education, District 2

SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/BrendaMDiaz4BOE

WEBSITE: https://diazforboe.com/

Brenda Diaz is running for election to the Montgomery County Board of Education to represent District 2 in Maryland. She is on the ballot in the primary on May 14, 2024

ABOUT: Brenda M. Diaz - District 2

Diaz works as a middle and high school social studies teacher with Fusion Global Academy. 

In addition, she is the founder of Heart of Joy Learning a “farm and forest program for homeschooled elementary school-aged children” in the county. 

Diaz is a former MCPS high school teacher teaching social studies at Gaithersburg High School. She has three children, one is currently a student at Montgomery College and one is a student at Quince Orchard High School. Diaz lives in Gaithersburg. 

Who is running for the Montgomery County school board in the 2024 primary election?

This week, some Fairfax County, Virginia residents are asking the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to not raise taxes again this year, including this mother: “I am not alone in saying that as my family considers having another kid, we are certain that we cannot afford

Fitzwater proposes 4.7% property tax rate increase for FY25 to fund school construction

Molly Ringwald: My John Hughes Films Are ‘Really, Really, Very White,’ Remakes Would Need More Diversity

Eugene Vindman apologizes for Confederate Flag photo amidst congressional bid

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