The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 9, beginning with a vote to confirm a temporary councilmember to fill the vacancy created by Gabe Albornoz’s resignation, followed by an interview with the finalists previously selected for the appointment.
The Council will also interview Albornoz, who has been nominated by the County Executive to serve as director of the Department of Recreation, and is expected to vote on his confirmation later in the meeting.
Per Montgomery County Government: “Resolution to Confirm Councilmember: Vote expected: The Council is expected to vote on a resolution to confirm a temporary councilmember to fill the vacant seat formerly held by Gabe Albornoz. On Dec. 2, the Council interviewed three candidates as finalists, Shebra Evans, Henry Lee and Reemberto Rodriguez, for the temporary councilmember position. On Oct. 16, Councilmember Gabe Albornoz announced that he planned to step down from the Montgomery County Council and submit an official letter of resignation on Dec. 1. In accordance with the Montgomery County Charter and Montgomery County Code Section 16-17, a vacancy occurring on or after Dec. 1 the year before a Council election is filled with an appointee. The appointed councilmember will fulfill the functions of the office for less than one year.
County Executive’s nominee for Director, Department of Recreation: Gabriel Albornoz: Interview and vote expected: The Council will interview Gabe Albornoz, who is the County Executive’s nominee for director of the Montgomery County Department of Recreation. The Council is expected to vote on a resolution to confirm or reject the nomination later in the meeting following the interview.”
