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Teen named 2026 "Councilmember for a Day" urges more upcounty recreation and teen programs

Montgomery County Council · April 14, 2026
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Summary

Samir Ahmed, a 10th grader at Winston Churchill High School, was named Montgomery County's 2026 Councilmember for a Day and urged the council to invest in rec centers and teen programming, particularly upcounty where access is limited.

Councilmember Will Jawando introduced the 2026 Councilmember for a Day program on April 14 and announced Samir Ahmed, a 10th grader at Winston Churchill High School, as the winner for his video essay calling for more recreation funding and teen programming.

Jawando praised the students who entered the contest, summarizing…

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