About Empower Montgomery will be focused on pursuing a long-term strategic plan that will dramatically change the County's political paradigm. We hope to build a powerful political constituency aimed at a multi-pronged, pro-economic agenda, available for effective advocacy around critically essential public policies.With Empower Montgomery, we are doing something unique -- by creating a new and vital organization which can effectively represent all Montgomery County residents -- and avoid having political decisions influenced by narrow special interests.Empower MontgomeryEM_84818030-a2dc-11e6-979b-e0749c46ff43We are set up as a non-profit, tax exempt organization in Maryland, which allows us to perform a wide range of public education and advocacy activities and even participate in elections when key issues get elevated in the voter's mindset.The founders of Empower Montgomery include Charlie Nulsen, Steve Silverman, Chris Bruch and David Blair. We welcome your involvement and support.Montgomery County, MarylandCharlie NulsenCo-founder of Empower MontgomerySteve SilvermanCo-founder of Empower MontgomeryChris BruchCo-founder of Empower MontgomeryDavid BlairCo-founder of Empower Montgomery... a powerful political constituency aimed at a multi-pronged, pro-economic agenda, available for effective advocacy around critically essential public policies._8481812a-a2dc-11e6-979b-e0749c46ff43To create positive political conditions in Montgomery County_848181b6-a2dc-11e6-979b-e0749c46ff43JobsOur core values will include job growth; expansion of the tax base; responsible government spending; AAA bond rating; world-class schools; mass transit/public transportation; transparency in government; regional competitiveness and green/sustainable practices.Economic GrowthTax Revenue ExpansionFiscal ResponsibilityEducation Public TransportationTransparencyCompetitivenessSustainabilityNon-PartisanshipWe are not part of either the Democratic or Republican Parties in our group's makeup, but approach issues and politics in a refreshing non-partisan manner; in fact, we are striving to engage younger and independent voters who feel shut out from a closed political process.TechnologyWe are concerned leaders and citizens, from all areas and segments of our community, who have designed a modern and technologically-driven organization that can stay on top of key state and local issues and pending governmental decisions, in essential alignment with our priority issues.Strategic AlignmentVoter OutreachEngage in voter outreach_84818238-a2dc-11e6-979b-e0749c46ff431Voters in Montgomery County, Maryland_84818332-a2dc-11e6-979b-e0749c46ff43EducationEducate for expanding economic opportunity_848183e6-a2dc-11e6-979b-e0749c46ff432_84818490-a2dc-11e6-979b-e0749c46ff43Quality of LifeEnhance quality living conditions for all residents and businesses, most especially including future generations._8481854e-a2dc-11e6-979b-e0749c46ff433Residents of Montgomery County, MarylandBusinesses in Montgomery County, MarylandFuture Generations in Montgomery County, Maryland_848185d0-a2dc-11e6-979b-e0749c46ff432016-11-05http://empowermontgomery.com/our-mission-values/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net