Omar Lazo has worked to represent his community for decades. He currently serves on:
Montgomery College Board of Trustees
Chair of the Workforce Development Board for Montgomery County
Vice President of the Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce
President of the Montgomery County Latino Restaurant Association
Wheaton Wonders Board Member supporting the Arts District.
Salvadoran American Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
Upcounty Hub, Board Member
Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence, Member
Previously Served on the:
Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee
Wheaton Redevelopment Advisory Committee
County Executive Marc Elrich Transition Team - Economic Development
Jewish and Latino Business Alliance - Co-Chair
Committee for Montgomery, Board
Fund for Montgomery, Board Member
ENDORSEMENTS
FULL ENDORSEMENT LIST:
True representation requires support from true community leaders. We are a grassroots campaign that seeks true local representation.
Coalition for Equal Representation in Government 2.0
Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Rescue Association
2022 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate (Not an official endorsement)
Grace Rivera-Oven, Community Leader
Diana Wingeier-Rayo, District 6 Resident & Community Leader
Greg Whims, Community Leader
William Moore, Business & Community Leader
Javier Solis, Community Leader
Maria Solis, Community Leader
Luisa Montero, Former Mid-County Services Director
Raul Medrano, Community Leader
Jose Campos, Community Leader
Filippo Leo, Business & Community Leader
Yamil Hernandez, Community Leader
Hamza Kahn, Community Leader
Janet Yu, Business & Community Leader
Juan Umanzor, Community Leader
Jonathan Acosta, Venezuelan Singer & Activist
EN ESPAÑOL
Mi nombre es Omar Lazo, soy Salvadoreño-Americano, he servido y vivido en esta comunidad por mas de 30 años, en este tiempo es sentido la necesidad de continuar el legado de la Concejal Nancy Navarro y traer nuevas e innovadoras ideas al consejo del condado de Montgomery.
POLICY AGENDA
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Education
I will fight to ensure that our children have access to a quality education regardless of their socioeconomic status or country of origin. I have worked with leaders in education for years and have three daughters in Montgomery County Public Schools.
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Affordable Housing
Lack of affordable housing is directly related to District 6, having the highest Covid positive rates in the state. Living close to where you work should not be a privilege. I will work together with the Executive and Council to make affordable housing a priority.
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Economic Development
Small business is the backbone of our economy. We need to invest in our local entrepreneurs by providing access to capital and improving our partnerships. I will continue my work with the county's Workforce Development to ensure that we provide high-paying jobs to all of our residents.
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Health
The lack of access to affordable health care in this pandemic has had a catastrophic impact on my community. I've lost friends and neighbors just because they were afraid of a medical bill. We need to fund and expand our support of non-profits that are closer connected to our community and know their exact needs.
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Public Safety
Residents in our county need to feel like they are protected and safe. It's important to promote diversity and community outreach within our police and fire rescue departments. We need more programs for our youth that will nurture this relationship.
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Transportation
My community deserves access to quality public transportation, and therefore, I will focus on expanding our transportation system. This will reduce traffic in the region and bring opportunities to the communities that currently do not have access. We need to electrify our county buses to reduce emissions and help the environment.