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Council President, District 6· 2022-12-05 - 2026-12

Natali Fani-González

Montgomery County

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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
79
Total speaking time
19:27:05
Avg per meeting
14:46
Segments
20118

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Sep 2026[46]

Removing the ADU owner-occupancy rule (Bill 41-26)

Fee waivers would reduce county permit revenue but lower costs for homeowners creating affordable rentals.

high↑Sep 2026[46]

Property tax credit for public school employees (Bill 48-26)

Estimated by critics at roughly $10 million per year assuming about 4,000 eligible employees.

high↑Jul 2026[39]

2026-2035 Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan

DEP is ready to fund the septic rebate program in FY27 if the language is approved.

high↑Sep 2026[35]

WSSCWater Spending Limits and Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

A 7% rate ceiling points toward continued water and sewer bill increases for households.

high↑Apr 2026[33]

County child tax credit supplement (Bill 46-26)

Up to $500 per eligible child, with administrative costs critics say exceed the credit amount.

medium↑Oct 2026[32]

Wheaton Urban District boundary expansion (Bill 39-26)

Adds modest operating responsibility for the urban district's clean team at the library and rec center.

high↑Feb 2026[31]

Bill 17-26 Speed Monitoring Systems Amendments

Fines from crosswalk cameras would be paid to the County in uncontested cases, but no revenue estimate was given.

high↑Oct 2026[30]

Complete Streets Regulation

Camera expansion is data-driven and doesn't automatically add cameras; contract allows growth as data warrants.

high↑Mar 2026[30]

Regional Affordable Housing Programs (OLO Report 2026-8)

High prices strain household budgets; subsidized units made up roughly 40% of recent permitted units.

high↑Jul 2026[27]

Landlord-tenant payment and ADU licensing rules

ADU licensing fees could add costs for homeowners renting out accessory units.

medium↑Oct 2026[26]

Landlords required to accept checks and money orders (Bill 40-26)

Certified checks and money orders cost tenants money; the bill aims to prevent evictions over payment-form disputes.

medium↓Sep 2026[25]

Fire and Emergency Services Commission duties (Bill 36-26)

No new staffing requirements — the commission is already staffed, per the lead sponsor.

high↑Oct 2026[23]

Homeowners property tax credit expansion (Bill 47-26)

Expands property tax relief to homeowners earning up to $106,800, costing the county additional revenue.

critical↑Apr 2026[23]

MCPS FY27 Operating Budget Implementation

The school system absorbed a $61 million gap against its request, including $35 million in position cuts and $5.9 million in retirement incentive payouts.

high↓Jul 2026[23]

New Hampshire Avenue Bus Rapid Transit study

The plan proposes increased funding for the bus priority program; full BRT construction costs were not discussed.

high→Apr 2026[23]

Long-term solid waste disposal

Refurbishing the incinerator could cost about $356 million; long-haul trucking means per-ton costs and possible price volatility.

high↑Jun 2026[22]

Short-term rental platform compliance

DHCA's vendor costs run about $91,000 a year, with an added one-time $5,000 charge plus roughly $10,000-$37,000 more over six years.

medium↑Oct 2026[22]

Non-Merit Appointments Bills 49-26 and 50-26

Opponents noted new assistant CAO positions would pay up to roughly $258,000 each; fiscal impact statements were not yet available.

medium↑May 2026[21]

Community media governance overhaul

Responds to shrinking Cable TV Special Revenue Fund; possible future general fund subsidies.

high↑Feb 2026[21]

Rent-setting algorithm ban (Bill 8-26)

Could lower or stabilize rents for thousands of renters in affected multifamily buildings.

Decisions during term (413)

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

approvedOct 29, 2026

Amendment One — add probation before judgment to disqualifying dispositions

denied2-3Oct 29, 2026

Motion to remove prostitution offenses from disqualifying crimes (Option B)

approvedOct 29, 2026

Second amendment — STET docket expiration clarification

approved3-2Oct 29, 2026

Bill 34-26 recommended forward as amended

approved11-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution to Oppose Proposed Federal Changes to the 2030 Decennial Census (Res. 20-1243)

approved11-0Oct 27, 2026

Supplemental Appropriation #27-8 — Utilities Non-Departmental Account, $4,530,830 (Res. 20-1244)

approved11-0Oct 27, 2026

Supplemental Appropriation #27-17 — Capital Budget, DGS and DOT Parking Renovations (Res. 20-1245)

approved11-0Oct 27, 2026

WSSCWater FY28 Spending Control Limits (Res. 20-1246)

approvedVoted yes11-0Oct 27, 2026

ZTA 26-10 — Driveway Access and Shared Parking

approvedVoted yes11-0Oct 27, 2026

SRA 26-02 — Roads, Street Types, Design Standards

approvedVoted yes11-0Oct 27, 2026

ZTA 26-11 — Temporary Uses, Benefit Performances

approved10-0-1Oct 27, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 12A–I)

approvedOct 27, 2026

Introduction/Action - Resolution to confirm the extension of the Acting Director of the Bethesda Chevy-Chase Regional Services Center: Thomas Dant

approvedOct 27, 2026

Introduction/Action - Resolution to confirm the extension of the Acting Director of the Mid-County Regional Services Center: Naddia Clute

approvedOct 27, 2026

Action - Resolution to confirm the County Executive’s appointment to the Consolidated Retiree Health Benefits Trust Board of Trustees: Darniel Dorsey

approved3-0Oct 26, 2026

Bill 39-26 — Wheaton Urban District Boundaries Amendments

approvedOct 26, 2026

Bill 40-26, Landlord-Tenant Relations — Accepted Forms of Payment, approved as amended

approvedVoted yes3-0Oct 26, 2026

Bill 41-26 amendment — two-license ADU cap and reporting (Jawando-Mink)

approved3-0Oct 26, 2026

Bill 41-26 technical amendment and Sayles owner-occupancy amendment

approved3-0Oct 26, 2026

Bill 41-26, ADU Licensing Procedures and Fees, approved as amended

Voting record (83)

77 yes6 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

ZTA 26-10 — Driveway Access and Shared Parking

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

SRA 26-02 — Roads, Street Types, Design Standards

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

ZTA 26-11 — Temporary Uses, Benefit Performances

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Bill 41-26 amendment — two-license ADU cap and reporting (Jawando-Mink)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Bill 8-26, Landlord-Tenant Relations - Prohibition Against Price Coordination and Rent-Setting Algorithms

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Expedited Bill 16-26, Consumer Protection - Financial Exploitation Protection Act

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Bill 17-26, Speed Monitoring Systems Authorized - Amendments

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Bill 27-26, Unlawful Racing and Street Takeovers - Prohibited

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Expedited Bill 32-26, Employees' Retirement System - Survivor Benefits

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Bill 33-26, Cable Communications - Community Media Organizations

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Bill 36-26, Fire and Emergency Services Commission - Duties and Responsibilities

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Local Map Amendment H-160, FAES, 9101 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

ZTA 26-09 — Rural Village Center Vehicle Repair

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Sectional Map Amendment H-163 — University Boulevard Corridor Plan

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Bill 28-26, Health and Sanitation - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission - Membership; appointment; terms - Amendments

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 26-06, Accessory Residential Uses - Accessory Dwelling Unit

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 26-07, Solar Collection System - Use Standards

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Enactment of Bill 28-26, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Enactment of ZTA 26-06, Accessory Dwelling Units (Ordinance 20-36)

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Enactment of ZTA 26-07, Solar Collection Systems (Ordinance 20-37)

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

ZTA 26-09, RVC Overlay Zone - Vehicle Repair - Limited Use

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Enacted draft #2 of Expedited Bill 31-26, as amended and shown at the end of these minutes. The joint GO/ECON Committees made the motion, and the bill was enacted by a roll call vote

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Adopted Resolution 20-1201, approving SMA H-162 - Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan. Ms. Balcombe made the motion, and the resolution was approved by a roll call vote

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

The PHP Committee made the motion, and the ordinance was enacted by a roll call vote

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

The PHP Committee made the motion, and the ordinance was enacted by a roll call vote

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Ms. Luedtke nominated James Hedrick to serve on the Montgomery County Planning Board. Ms. Stewart seconded the motion.

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

The PHP Committee made the motion, and the ordinance was enacted by a roll call vote

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Enacted draft #5 of Expedited Bill 19-26, as amended and shown at the end of these minutes. Ms. Balcombe made the motion, and the bill was enacted by a roll call vote

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Enacted draft #1 of Bill 12-26, as shown at the end of these minutes. The HHS Committee made the motion, and the bill was enacted by a roll call vote

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Nomination and confirmation of appointment to the Montgomery County Planning Board

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

ZTA 26-05, Expedited Approval Plan - Job Creation Project

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

ZTA 26-08, Nonconforming Use Reinstatement

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

SMA H-162, Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

ZTA 26-01, Commercial Uses - Data Center

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Expedited Bill 19-26, Moratorium on Permits for Data Centers

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Bill 12-26, Payments to Service Providers for Persons with Developmental Disabilities

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Expedited Bill 31-26, Bond Authorization - VIVA White Oak Development District

Voted noJul 22, 2026

Glass amendment to establish 16-member data center advisory task force

Believed the task force duplicated work already underway with the County Executive's partnership and pending state and OLO studies.

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Enactment of Bill 15-26, Habitat for Humanity property tax credit

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Enactment of Bill 21-26, retirement system amendments

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Enactment of Bill 22-26, SBIR/STTR grant sunset repeal

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Enactment of Expedited Bill 23-26, ghost guns and firearms in places of public assembly

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Enactment of Expedited Bill 30-26, $125 million stormwater bond authorization

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

ZTA 26-08, Nonconforming Use Reinstatement — recommended approval as amended

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

ZTA 26-05, Expedited Approval Plan – Job Creation Project — recommended approval as amended

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Enacted draft #1 of Expedited Bill 25-26

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Enacted draft #1 of Expedited Bill 26-26

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Enactment of Expedited Bill 25-26 — Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Enactment of Expedited Bill 26-26 — North Bethesda Fire Station

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Defeated Mr. Jawando’s motion to remove the civilian parking enforcement in the amount of $250,000 from the Reconciliation List.