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Councilmember· 2023-11-19 to 2027-11-01 (start 2023-11-19 per City of Rockville inauguration Nov 19, 2023 (Montgomery Community Media); month-level end: November 2027 per City of Rockville Mayor and Council page (four-year term ending November 2027))

Barry Jackson

Rockville

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At a glance

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Term ending Nov 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
11
Total speaking time
1:33:45
Avg per meeting
8:31
Segments
954

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jul 2026[47]

Vision Zero pedestrian safety progress

Uses existing city communications programming; no new cost figure announced.

high→Sep 2026[40]

County solid waste disposal future and Shady Grove Transfer Station impacts

Long-term disposal alternatives could affect future waste-hauling and disposal costs for residents, though no figures were discussed.

high↑Feb 2026[36]

REDI and Rockville's economic development strategy

The survey findings will help shape how the City invests in economic development, though no dollar figures were discussed.

high↑Aug 2026[32]

Twinbrook Place affordable housing agreements

The fund deployment could commit city dollars to affordable housing at Twinbrook Place, but the amount hasn't been laid out yet.

high↑Feb 2026[22]

Election Code Rewrite — Alternative Approach

Not discussed; any change to election administration could carry costs.

high↑Apr 2026[22]

Landlord-tenant issues

The family says it cannot afford the roughly $12,000 needed to clean mold from belongings or hire a lawyer.

high↑May 2026[22]

Scarborough Square affordable housing subordination agreement

The agreement affects the priority of the city's financial interests in the Scarborough Square property.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Public Land Disposition and Affordable Housing Co-Location

Buying land would cost the city money upfront, but the amount isn't known yet.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Redgate Park and Arboretum development

$1.5 million in state grant funds for design and improvements.

high→Sep 2026[20]

Accessory Dwelling Units and Small-Scale Development Program

Any incentive program would have budget implications, but none have been proposed yet.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Election reforms: 16-year-old voting and term limits

No major city budget hit either way—election administration costs should stay roughly the same since the measure failed.

high↓Jul 2026[16]

Historic designation of 24 Martins Lane (Haiti community)

Designation would subject any alterations or demolition to HDC review; the city may face costs related to demolition-by-neglect enforcement and documentation.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

City Email Accounts for Board and Commission Members

Unknown; staff will report on costs and logistics.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Youth well-being initiative

Part of ongoing city budget work; specific funding not yet stated.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Playground and Aquatic Equipment Purchase

$700,000 requested from the state; no local match identified in the presentation.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Chapter 21 Code Amendments — Streets, Roads, Rights-of-Way, and Public Improvements

Not stated in the agenda.

low↓May 2026[15]

Partial historic designation procedures

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Chapter 21 and City Transportation Regulations Rewrite

The lowered TIF threshold means more developments will pay into pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements; fee rates have not been updated in years and may be revisited.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Green burial and green cremation legislation

medium↑May 2026[14]

Public hearing and action item scheduling

Decisions during term (155)

Recorded while Jackson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedOct 26, 2026

Appoint David Smith to Board of Supervisors of Elections

approvedOct 26, 2026

Appoint Genesis Roberto to Financial Advisory Board

approvedOct 26, 2026

Appoint George Margalies to Ethics Commission

approvedOct 26, 2026

Consent Agenda items 9.A–9.E

approvedVoted yes3-0Oct 26, 2026

Boards and Commissions Appointments and Reappointments - 6:45 PM

approvedOct 26, 2026

Consent Agenda - 7:30 PM

approvedOct 26, 2026

Award and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Rider Agreement with PlayPower, LT Farmington Inc. a subsidiary of PlayPower, Inc., in the amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000 for the initial term, with terms and pricing consistent with…

approvedOct 26, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approvedOct 26, 2026

Adjournment - 9:15 PM

approvedOct 14, 2026

Approval of minutes from the previous meeting

approvedOct 14, 2026

Election of chair

approvedOct 14, 2026

Election of vice chair

approvedOct 14, 2026

Designation of marketing liaison

approvedOct 14, 2026

Level 2 Site Plan 2026-301 STP — bank at 521 Falls Grove Drive

approvedOct 14, 2026

Mandatory Referral 2027-397-MRF — Redgate Park and Arboretum Phase 1

approvedOct 14, 2026

Approval of September 9 meeting minutes

approved6-0Oct 12, 2026

Accept Financial Advisory Board FY 2026 Annual Report and FY 2027 Action Plan

approved6-0Oct 12, 2026

Consent Agenda: Corrected Ordinance on Sectional Map Amendment MAP2026-127

approved6-0Oct 12, 2026

Resolution Allocating 143 Multifamily Units to the Sheraton Hotel at King Farm

approved6-0Oct 5, 2026

Proclamation — Ageism Awareness Day (Oct. 9, 2026)

Voting record (55)

55 yes0 no

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Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Boards and Commissions Appointments and Reappointments - 6:45 PM

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

the proclamation declaring October 12, 2026, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Glorinda Segay with the Dine Tribe and her family.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

to appoint Kingsley Obiora as a member of the REDI Board of Directors to serve an expiring three-year term until October 1, 2027, to fill the vacated seat of CJ Overly.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

to appoint Senan Goundjo to a new appointment to the Human Services Advisory Board to serve as an at-large representative in an expiring three-year term until July 1, 2028.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

the proclamation declaring October 9, 2026, as Ageism Awareness Day in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Anne Herbster and Dory Wink from the Rockville Commission on Aging.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

the proclamation declaring October 2026, as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Rockville, Maryland, and presented Judith Clark, CEO, Women Who Care Ministries, Kristy Warren, and Ximena Mor

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

to appoint Jared Smith as a member of the REDI Board of Directors to serve an expiring three-year term until October 1, 2027, as the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) ex-offic

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

the proclamation declaring October 2026, as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Ellen Shimberg, Beth Brady of Sunflower Bakery, Katrina Emmerson Kug

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

to appoint Philip Goglas to the Community Policing Advisory Board to serve an expiring three-year term until April 1, 2029.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

to reappoint Nancy Regelin, Bei Ma, Kelly Groff and Carla Merritt as members of the REDI Board of Directors to serve a three-year term until October 1, 2029.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

the proclamation declaring October 2026, as LGBTQ+ History Month in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Rockville Human Rights Commission Co-Chairs Rebecca Murphy and Gabrielle Zwi, and Dominic Russ

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

to reappoint Azusa Strader to the Youth Commission to serve a one-year term until October 1, 2027.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

to appoint Sean Eagan, Kristin Rodriguez, Tommy Luginbill, Shelley Finger, and Claudia Yates as new members of the REDI Board of Directors to serve a three-year term until October 1, 2029.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

adjourned at 12:50 a.m.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

the proclamation declaring October 2026 as National Bullying Prevention Month in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Alicia Deeny, Principal, and Principal Intern Dr. David Mugerwa, Richard Montgome

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

the proclamation declaring October 2026 as Arts and Humanities Month in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Frances Bevington, Chair of the Rockville Cultural Arts Commission.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

to reappoint Kris Dighe to the Ethics Commission to serve a three-year term until October 1, 2029.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

the proclamation declaring October 2026 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Shannon Moneymaker, Executive Director of the organization “For 3 Sisters.”

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

the proclamation declaring October 2026, as Walktober in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Vincent Sabol and Emily Vollmer, members of the Rockville Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

the proclamation declaring October 2026, as National Community Planning Month in Rockville, Maryland, and presented to Meng Sun, Chair, Rockville Planning Commission, and Planning Commissioners Eric F

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

to appoint Caleigh Amron, Maxie Mumm, and Christina Russo to a new appointment to the Youth Commission to serve a one-year term until October 1, 2027.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

schedule two public hearings for an ordinance to update and amend Chapter 8 of the Rockville City Code entitled "Elections," for November 2, 2026, and November 9, 2026.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

approve Consent Agenda items A, B, C, D, and E.

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

appoint Marika Brown to the Rockville Sister Cities Corporation, Inc., to serve a three-year term until September 1, 2029

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

appoint Daniela Naaman to a new appointment to serve a one-year term as the youth representative until October 1, 2027

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

approve Consent Agenda items A, B, C, and D

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

reappoint Albert Leigh and Allen Guech to the Youth Commission to serve a one-year term until October 1, 2027

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

reappoint Janice Frankle to the Ethics Commission to serve an expiring three-year term until December 1, 2029

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

reappoint Stacy Kaplowitz to the Rockville Housing Enterprise to serve a three-year term until May 1, 2028

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

appoint Danielle Melton to the Ethics Commission to a new appointment to serve an expiring three-year term until June 1, 2029

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

appoint John Strohm to the Compensation Commission to serve an expiring four-year term until December 1, 2027

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

appoint Spenser White to a new appointment to the Environment Commission to serve an expiring three-year term until February 1, 2029

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

reappoint Catherine Busca and Elijah Noda to the Youth Commission to serve a one-year term until November 1, 2027

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

appoint Anusha Merchant to the Youth Commission to serve a one-year term until October 1, 2027

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

appoint William Baranick and Zikorana Okeke to the Youth Commission to serve a one-year term until October 1, 2027

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

adjourn

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

proclamation declaring September 11, 2026, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in Rockville, Maryland

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

approve Consent Agenda items A, B, C, D, E, and F

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

proclamation declaring August 4, 2026, as National Night Out in Rockville,Maryland, and presented to Rockville City Police Chief Jason West

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

appoint Anne Day Leong to the Human Rights Commission to serve an expiring three-year term until April 1, 2027

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

appoint Richard Koffman to the Human Rights Commission to serve an expiring three-year term until July 1, 2028

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

appoint Jeni Stepanek to the Human Rights Commission, to serve an expiring three-year term until July 1, 2029

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

reappoint Rema Jweied Guegel to the Human Services Advisory Commission, to serve a three-year term until July 1, 2029

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

appoint Rashonda Pyles to the Education Commission, to serve as the Education Professional with an expiring two-year term until April 1, 2027

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

reappoint Paula Perez to the Retirement Board to serve as the AAME Representative for a three-year term until July 1, 2029

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

adjourn

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

reappoint Anne Herbster to the Commission on Aging to serve a three-year term until June 1, 2029

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

appoint Xiannu Jin to the Environment Commission, to serve an expiring three- year term until November 1, 2028

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

adopt the JEDI Strategic Plan with amendments