Issue Spotlight: Gun Violence. In the past ten days, the number one issue that voters mention to me as I knock on doors is gun violence. Voters are sick with the thought of another tragic school shooting as happened in Parkland, Florida. I attended a meeting of Marylanders Against Gun Violence in Columbia a couple of days after the incident, and there were three times more people there than expected. Perhaps now, buoyed by the bravery and courage of student survivors as they

Why Courtney? Endorsement of the Week: Frank and Mary Aquino I'm honored to have the endorsement of Frank and Mary Aquino. Both are attorneys. Frank served on the Board of Education for many years, and Mary specializes in elder law and is on the Board of NeighborRide. "We have always been impressed by Courtney’s ability to make complex issues easily understandable and her ability to work with people on completely opposite sides of contentious issues and find harmony. Howard C

I'm honored to have the endorsement of Frank and Mary Aquino. Both are attorneys. Frank served on the Board of Education for many years, and Mary specializes in elder law and is on the Board of NeighborRide. "We have always been impressed by Courtney’s ability to make complex issues easily understandable and her ability to work with people on completely opposite sides of contentious issues and find harmony. Howard County has become known as a great place to live in no small p

We so appreciate the men and women of the Howard County Police Department. Thank you for being in the forefront of readiness for things we hope never happen here, but also know they could because we are not immune. #GunViolence #HoCoMD #Maryland #HowardCounty #Stronger9B

Nothing says grassroots campaign like an envelope stuffing party! I’ve got the best volunteers - couldn’t do it without them. #Women #newyearnewnine #MDPolitics #HoCoMD #9B #Maryland #Stronger9B #HowardCounty #CourtneyWatson #StandUp

Every once in a while, it’s good to take a break from the important work we do, and dance! #EveningintheStacks. #Women #MDPolitics #HoCoMD #9B #Stronger9B #WatsonHester #Maryland #HowardCounty #CourtneyWatson

Impressed with our high school students in Howard County. They are engaged in current events, asking good questions, and looking to make a difference in our world. MHHS Young Democrats Club is full of promise for our future. #Bethechangeyouwanttosee #Women #MDPolitics #GunViolence #HoCoMD #9B #Maryland #Stronger9B #HowardCounty #CourtneyWatson

Another great house party this afternoon in Ellicott City. Thoughtful discussion on improving our state. Thank you to our hosts, Anjula, Robin, and Sabina and to the neighbors and friends who attended! #NewYearNewNine #Stronger9B #Women #newyearnewnine #MDPolitics #GunViolence #HoCoMD #9B #Maryland #WatsonHester #HowardCounty #Stronger9B #CourtneyWatson #HouseParty

Overflow meeting today at Whole Foods with Marylanders Against Gun Violence. It feels different this time - inspired by the high schoolers in Parkland Florida. #Women #MDPolitics #HoCoMD #9B #Stronger9B #HowardCounty #CourtneyWatson #GunViolence

Saturdays in February are great times to find people at home willing to talk. Today gun violence was on most people’s minds. Thank you to our awesome volunteers for much hard work today! #MDPolitics #HoCoMD #9B #newyearnewnine #Maryland #Stronger9B #HowardCounty #CourtneyWatson