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Bethesda Today | 2/10/26
Councilmember Dawn Luedtke (D-Dist. 7), a member of the Public Safety Committee who [Council President Natali] Fani‑González said worked closely with Montgomery County police Chief Marc Yamada in the drafting of the bill, said the Trust Act “respects the boundaries between federal law, state law and local law.”
“We must stay true to the balance that is there and reflected in the Constitution,” Luedtke said. “And even if others are failing to recognize it, it’s our job to step up and ensure fidelity to it.”
Bethesda Today | 5/6/25
Working with a community impacted by dangerous for-profit events, Councilmember Dawn Luedtke introduces a bill to crack down on illegal festivities by applying stricter regulations and increasing fines for commercial events held at private residences.
Conduit Street Podcast | 6/13/24
Councilmember Dawn Luedtke and Captain Jason Cokinos of the Montgomery County Police Department discuss the use of drones as first responders. Hear how Montgomery County designed and implemented a plan to put drones to use for the safety of their residents.
The MoCo Show | 1/20/26
The bill would allow the Green Bank to use existing fuel-energy tax revenue to finance climate resilience and adaptation projects, such as flood mitigation, infrastructure protection, and heat resilience, alongside its current work supporting renewable energy and energy-efficiency initiatives.
Supporters of the bill said the change would help the county better address impacts already being experienced, including heavier rainfall, flooding, extreme heat, and infrastructure strain, without creating a new tax. The proposal is budget neutral and is designed to expand financing options for multifamily housing, businesses, nonprofits, and homeowners, while strengthening partnerships aimed at protecting residents, property, and the environment.
WTOP | 2/13/25
Councilmember Dawn Luedtke worked with Sgt. Patrick Kepp and state lawmakers to successfully move forward a bill that requires drivers cited for reckless driving to appear in court to increase intervention opportunities. Sgt. Kepp lost both of his legs after an aggressive driver with a history of past citations struck him in 2023.
Source of the Spring | 3/21/24
Introduced by Councilmembers Gabe Albornoz and Dawn Luedtke, the bill prohibits employers from requesting applicants’ sexual and reproductive health information. It ensures that employers do not inquire about individuals’ reproductive or sexual health – an issue that has gained significance in light of the recent Supreme Court decision restricting healthcare rights, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.