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Connecting Consumers with Council President Kate Stewart
Consumer Connection
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Welcome & Kate’s Path to Office
5:20
Lessons from Being Mayor
6:10
Tenant Safety After Tragedy
12:35
Water Bills, Fees, and Fixes
17:20
Vulnerable Adults and Scam Protections
20:51
Community Choice Aggregation Explained
25:30
Organizing Tenant Associations
28:35
Showing Up Where People Are
31:48
Mental Health as a Core Priority
Consumer Connection
Connecting Consumers with Council President Kate Stewart
Oct 14, 2025
Season 1
Episode 9
Michelle Escobar
In this episode of Consumer Connection, we sit down with Council President Kate Stewart to learn about her journey from resident to County Council President. Together, we explore how consumer protection is shaping a stronger Montgomery County, from advancing tenant rights to enhancing support for vulnerable adults. We also highlight how early organizing, meeting people where they are, uplifting mental health, and local history are building a more connected, resilient community.
To connect with Council President Stewart's office, visit https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/stewart/ or email councilmember.stewart@
montgomerycountymd.gov.
Have a question or suggestion for a future episode? Send an email to consumerconnection@montgomerycountymd.gov.
