About Bridget

My sincere thanks to each and every one who has given their time, talent and expertise to my previous campaigns. You have helped make a difference! And though at times public service has its challenges-the rewards are many and representing you has been an honor and a privilege.
For those of you who may not be familiar with me, I offer the following information:

Bridget Donnell Newton, Receiving the 2017 Elizabeth & David Scull Public Service Award

• Your current Mayor, past Mayor, and two term Member of the Rockville City Council
• Immediate Past  President and Current Board Member of the Maryland Municipal League (MML)
• Past President of the Montgomery Country Chapter of MML
• 3 year Member Legislative Committee of MML
• Current Board Member of The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, and former Chair of the Washington Regional Transportation Planning Board
• 2017 Recipient of the  Elizabeth and David Scull Metropolitan Public Service Award
• Liaison to the City’s Planning Commission, Senior Commission, Parks and Recreation Board, Landlord Tenant Affairs Commission, Financial Advisory Board, and Rockville Housing Enterprises
• Communications Task Force Chairperson
• Multi-term West End Citizens Association President
• Past President Beall PTA
• Past Town Center Action Team Chairperson
• Past WETMAG Committee Member
• BA 1980 Ohio Wesleyan University
• Past Chair of the Compensation Commission

• Created and Established the first Rockville Financial Advisory Board
• Led the effort for a citizen driven Communications Task Force
• Proposed and championed the establishment of the Youth Commission
• Consistent champion of protecting our neighborhoods, listening to the community and promoting development that enhances the community and its amenities
• An opponent of debt that does not lead to materially enhancing City services or efficiencies
• Proposed and successfully accomplished historic designation for Glenview Mansion
• Raised awareness of excessive debt load limit and dependence on debt
• Proposed targeted tax credits for those most in need
• Strong advocate for funding senior services
• Full time Mayor always available to meet with and attend functions on behalf of the City