Adam Van Grack Receives 11 Endorsements In Rockville City Council Race

ROCKVILLE, MD — Adam Van Grack announced on Tuesday that 11 current and former elected officials have endorsed his campaign for the Rockville City Council in the Nov. 7 election.

"Our campaign for Rockville City Council is gaining momentum, and these endorsements are proof that we are building a campaign to win in November," Van Grack said, in a release. "I am honored to receive the support of such a vast list of leaders from all levels of government, from the halls of Congress to our City Hall. As the only candidate raised in Rockville, we are building a campaign for a better future for this city that I love."

Van Grack's endorsements included:

• Brian Feldman, District 15 Senator
• Joe Vogel, District 17 Delegate
• Marc Korman, District 16 Delegate
• Tom McMillen, former US Congressman, MD-04
• Doug Gansler, former Maryland Attorney General
• Bill Bronrott, former District 16 Delegate
• Susan Hoffmann, former Rockville Mayor
• Steve Van Grack, former Rockville Mayor
• Pete Fosselman, former Kensington Mayor
• Bob Wright, former Rockville Councilmember
• Alan Cheung, former Montgomery County Board of Education Member

A resident of the Rockshire neighborhood, Van Grack grew up in Rockville. Attending preschool in Twinbrook, he went on to study at Ritchie Park Elementary and Robert Frost Middle, before graduating from Richard Montgomery High School.

Van Grack co-founded his own law firm, where he currently serves as managing partner. An active member of the Rockville Chamber of Commerce, he serves on the chamber's public policy committee, according to his campaign website.

Previously, Van Grack was appointed by the Governor to the Maryland to the Juvenile Justice Advisory Council. He also served on the legislative staff of former U.S. Sen. Paul Sarbanes.

"Adam understands the challenges facing our city and he knows the solutions that we need," said Del. Joe Vogel (District 17), in a release. "When we send Adam Van Grack to the City Council, he will spend his time working to make Rockville a better city for all."

Rockville Mayor Susan Hoffmann also pledged her support for Van Grack.

"I know that he will be an outstanding leader responsive to our residents and the needs of the City," she said. "His Rockville roots and range of unique experiences make him the right Councilmember to take on the crucial challenges facing Rockville City government at this time."

Van Grack has served in a number of leadership roles in canoe and kayak sports, including being elected chair of USA Canoe/Kayak and later chairing the U.S. Olympic Sport of Canoe Slalom. A nationally-ranked whitewater kayaker, he's won the Potomac Downriver Race five times and earned four state championships.

Rockville City residents will be casting ballots by mail for mayor and six councilmembers.

As of June 7, Van Grack was one of nine candidates certified to run in the city council race. The other candidates are Kate Fulton, Harold Hodges, Barry Jackson, Ricky Mui, incumbent David Myles, Paul Scott, Izola Shaw, and Marissa Valeri. Incumbent Councilmembers Monique Ashton and Mark Pierzchala are also certified to run in the mayor's race.

Candidates must be nominated for the position they are running for and turn in a nominating petition by Sept. 8. Each candidate must be 18 or older and a resident of Rockville City at least one year prior to the Nov. 7 election.

More information about how to be a candidate is available online.

Key Election Dates

• Oct. 13, 2023: Ballots mailed to registered voters on or before Oct. 13.
• Oct. 17, 2023: Deadline to register to vote or update voter registration.
• Nov. 7, 2023: Election Day. Completed ballots must be received by 8 p.m., in person at City Hall or by mail.

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