The Renters Alliance Board of Directors unanimously voted in Josh Fischer as its newest board member at its March meeting.

Per the Renters Alliance:

Josh has resided in Montgomery County for the past 22 years and has both rented and owned his homes throughout the County.

A Montgomery County Government employee and active member of the Montgomery County Government Employees Organization (MCGEO) for the past two decades, Josh has worked in various departments providing needed services to county residents.

Josh has also spent his career as a community activist serving in a variety of local committees including the Gaithersburg Commission for Landlord and Tenant Affairs, The Gaithersburg Police Advisory Committee, The Gaithersburg Community Advisory Committee and as the Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for the Montgomery County Employees Federal Credit Union, known now as SkyPoint FCU.

Josh was also a candidate in 2015 for the Gaithersburg City Council. Josh’s long history of community engagement includes strong advocate for renters’ rights, disability rights, LGBTQ+ rights providing testimony in support of local and state legislation.

He and his longtime partner Amanda rent their home in the City of Gaithersburg with their rescue dog Guster.