Mayor· 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))
Monique Ashton
Rockville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 26:23
- Avg per meeting
- 3:46
- Segments
- 417
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Top issues during term (15)(Development)
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.
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.
Scarborough Square affordable housing subordination agreement
The agreement affects the priority of the city's financial interests in the Scarborough Square property.
Public Land Disposition and Affordable Housing Co-Location
Buying land would cost the city money upfront, but the amount isn't known yet.
Affordable Housing terminology clarification
Town Center Master Plan Implementation Review
Winx property annexation delay
Annexation would eventually add properties to city tax rolls and require city water, sewer, and road services.
Redevelopment of Research Boulevard office properties
Adds 198 for-sale homes including 30 MPDUs to the city's housing supply on land already served by infrastructure.
Future of 200 Monroe Street
Shady Grove Metro Station Annexation (ANX2023-00147)
The property stays tax-exempt until development begins, and the city previously delayed annexation over police service costs; staff say no new police hires are needed now.
Sheraton hotel conversion to affordable multifamily housing
No direct city cost identified; the conversion is privately funded, though it adds rental housing stock at below-market income levels.
2026-2027 Youth Commission appointments
Tower Oaks / former poor farm parcel rezoning (Planning Area 12)
RMD-15 would yield roughly 146 units (22 MPDUs) versus 243 units (37 MPDUs) under RMD-25.
Rockville's slowing growth, aging population, and housing costs
High office vacancy and rising housing costs shape the city's tax base and affordability outlook.
Landlord-tenant code adoption
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Ashton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(Development)
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