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At-large candidate focuses on public health system
Duchy Trachtenberg has thought long and hard about what the newly elected County Council should undertake as its first order of business: reforming the county’s public health system. The health care and women’s activist has been at the forefront of these issues for more than 20 years and hopes to use that experience on the County Council if she is elected in November.
At-large race centers on planning, taxes, growth
The crowded race for the four at-large seats on the County Council has shaken out, leaving just nine candidates poised to shape the county’s policies for the next four years. ...More importantly, the results signaled an end to voters’ desire for rapid growth and development experienced under the present past councils.
Democrats support candidates who restrict donations from developers
In the contest for four at-large council seats, Democrats picked two candidates who, like Leggett, restricted donations from developers and campaigned to put more controls on growth. Duchy Trachtenberg and Marc Elrich finished closely behind council President George L. Leventhal and ahead of incumbent Nancy Floreen.
Primary election voters back slower-growth Democrats
‘‘If anyone had said four years ago that two at-large candidates could run and win without any development money, it would been thought that was impossible,” said Trachtenberg, a social worker and president of the Maryland chapter of the National Organization of Women.
Campaign contributions can compromise candidates
Duchy Trachtenberg and Marc Elrich, two serious at-large candidates also pledge not to take developer funds. In sharp contrast, Councilmember Mike Subin gets 83% of his money from developers.
Bill of rights
Several Montgomery County Council candidates last week rallied behind a "bill of rights" proposal that would create a living wage for immigrant and illegal alien domestic workers in the county. Democratic contenders Duchy Trachtenberg, Cary Lamari and Valerie Ervin were among the candidates who attended a press conference Tuesday to present a George Washington University study on the abuses of domestic workers -- nannies and housekeepers who are the female equivalent of predominantly male day laborers.
Burning incident triggers painful memories
Women’s advocates are reminding domestic violence victims that help is available if they need it after a man allegedly set his girlfriend on fire last weekend in the second burning case in Prince George’s in a year. ...Duchy Trachtenberg, president of Maryland N.O.W, said it is a common pattern for women to return to abusive relationships, especially for economic reasons.
WakeUpWalMart.com's "2006 Change Wal-Mart, Change America"
Maryland's Democratic leaders, including U.S. Rep. Ben Cardin, former Congressman and NAACP President Kweisi Mfume, Maryland Democratic State Party Chairman, Terry Lierman, and NOW President Duchy Trachtenberg will hold a "Better Maryland, Better America" health care rally that will call on Wal-Mart, America's largest employer, to change for the better, pay its fair share for health care, and start providing affordable health care and good wages to all of its workers.
Duchy condemns Maryland Comptroller William Donald Schaefer
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Women's rights leaders also have taken Schaefer to task over his recent actions. At the July 5 meeting, Schaefer addressed a female newspaper reporter as a "nice-looking little girl," according to The Sun newspaper of Baltimore. Duchy Trachtenberg, co-president of the Maryland chapter of the National Organization of Women, said her group will send a letter later this week asking Schaefer to resign his post before the election.
Rights Groups Say Schaefer's Run Must End
Monday, July 17, 2006; Page B01
Duchy Trachtenberg, president of Maryland National Organization for Women and a candidate for Montgomery County Council, called for Schaefer's resignation yesterday and said her group will send a letter to him this week. Korean American leaders, who organized yesterday's event, demanded a public apology from Schaefer and said that when they meet with him tomorrow, they plan to suggest that he and other state employees enroll in a cultural sensitivity class.
Politicians on parade
Wednesday, July 12, 2006, Gazette
‘‘It’s a good opportunity to meet people you don’t necessarily have access to, and to meet people and their families,” said Duchy Trachtenberg, a Democrat running for an at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council and president of Maryland NOW. Trachtenberg’s parade tactic also included balloons, these in her trademark purple, a color representing women’s rights and the Inner Purple Line.
Duchy criticizes Governor Ehrlich
Duchy Trachtenberg, president of Maryland NOW, said she has been disappointed with Ehrlich's record - from his veto of a minimum wage increase to his support for a fetal rights bill. "While we certainly applaud the selection of a woman on the ticket, at the same time we have a lot of difficulty in supporting any ticket with Governor Ehrlich on it," Trachtenberg said.
Mom Turns Own Tragedy Into Career Of Advocacy
Wednesday, July 5, 2006; Page B01
...Duchy Trachtenberg, president of Maryland's National Organization for Women chapter, has seen Spicknall speak several times, though she doesn't know her personally. Of Spicknall, Trachtenberg said: "The most effective activism is often born out of personal experience. I think she's a good example of that."
For Board, Council Candidates, Pledge of Unity on Student Issues
Thursday, June 29, 2006; Page GZ12
Five Democratic candidates for the Board of Education and County Council banded together this week, pledging better "cooperation and collaboration" between the two entities if they are successful in the November election.
Duncan's Battle Touches Community
Thursday, June 29, 2006; Page GZ03
Mental health advocates said the public discussion has brought renewed attention to the state of the county's services. Duchy Trachtenberg, a past vice chair of the County Council's Mental Health Advisory Committee, said it has encouraged others to "come out and talk about what services they need and what they didn't get or what works from them."
Women calling for cooperation on issues affecting children and families
Montgomery Gazette
A group of women campaigning for seats on the County Council and school board is calling for cooperation on issues affecting children and families. Councilwoman Marilyn J. Praisner (D-Dist. 4) of Calverton and Valerie Ervin, running in District 4, and Duchy Trachtenberg, running at large, joined school board candidates Judy Docca and incumbent Nancy Navarro at the Children’s Resource Center in Rockville on Monday to announce their common interests.
Firefighters Announce Endorsements
Thursday, June 15, 2006; Page B02
Local 1664, which represents about 1,000 firefighters and paramedics, also announced its endorsements for County Council....Newcomer Duchy Trachtenberg (D), president of the Maryland National Organization for Women, also won an endorsement for an at-large seat.
Teachers Union to Endorse Candidates
Thursday, June 8, 2006; Page GZ02
The Montgomery County Education Association, the county's largest union, is scheduled to announce endorsements today for this year's local contests. Union representatives from each of the county's schools were set to meet Wednesday and were expected to embrace the following recommendations by board members and leaders of MCEA's political action committee: ... Duchy Trachtenberg , president of the Maryland National Organization of Women (NOW), for at-large positions.
MARYLAND BRIEFING: SEIU Local 500 Endorses Duchy Trachtenberg
B02 (Post) 05/25/2006
The union also endorsed a newcomer for an at-large seat: Duchy Trachtenberg, a Democrat. For school board, the union announced its support for incumbent Nancy Navarro (Northeastern County) and newcomer...
Duchy's Announcement Speech for Montgomery County Council At-Large 2006
A Page From Glendening's Book : Trachtenberg Tackles Developers
Duchy Trachtenberg , a Democratic candidate for an at-large seat on the County Council, is positioning herself as the candidate who will reduce developers' influence in county government...
Democrats Line Up for House Seat
Tim Craig and Lori Aratani, GZ02
05/04/2006 Article
...raised for his two races in case he later decides to run for public office. As of January, he had $21,000 in the bank.Duchy Trachtenberg , president of the Maryland chapter of the National Organization for Women, will announce Monday that she is running for...
A Business Coalition Reprised
Tim Craig and Ernesto Londoño, GZ02 (Post)
04/20/2006 Article
...mailings that targeted council member Phil Andrews (D-Gaithersburg), council member Tom Perez (D-Silver Spring) and candidate Duchy Trachtenberg, all of whom opposed the ICC.Andrews and Perez won their races anyway, but the business community scored a major victory...
Challenger's Coffers Are Well-Stocked for County Council Race
Tim Craig and Ernesto Londono; The Washington Post; Feb 2, 2006; T.02;
A Poll Suggests Duncan Has Work to Do at Home
Tim Craig; The Washington Post; Nov 10, 2005; T.02;
Public Body, Private Meetings?
Tim Craig; The Washington Post; Aug 11, 2005; T.02;
Former Taxi Inspector Blasts Ex-Bosses
Tim Craig; The Washington Post; Jun 16, 2005; T.02;
Endangering Women's Rights
The Washington Post; Apr 22, 2005; A.16;
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