Jud Ashman
@judashman.bsky.social
Mayor - @GburgMD | Founder & Chair - @gburgbookfest
Twitter handle: @judashman
All-around fan of my fellow man.
Also I 💚 the Miami Heat & you may hear about that sometimes. 🔥
Twitter handle: @judashman
All-around fan of my fellow man.
Also I 💚 the Miami Heat & you may hear about that sometimes. 🔥
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Jud Ashman
@judashman.bsky.social
· Feb 25
My (partial) reading list between now & the Gaithersburg Book Festival on 5/17. #GBF #books #reading #goodreads
Join us Saturday to kickoff Comptroller Brooke Lierman's re-election campaign.
And btw, Congressman Jamie Raskin was just added to the program. Don't miss it!
RSVP here: brookelierman.com/FourMoreMoco
Please join us!
And btw, Congressman Jamie Raskin was just added to the program. Don't miss it!
RSVP here: brookelierman.com/FourMoreMoco
Please join us!
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Join us Saturday to kickoff Comptroller Brooke Lierman's re-election campaign.
And btw, Congressman Jamie Raskin was just added to the program. Don't miss it!
RSVP here: brookelierman.com/FourMoreMoco
Please join us!
And btw, Congressman Jamie Raskin was just added to the program. Don't miss it!
RSVP here: brookelierman.com/FourMoreMoco
Please join us!
Friends, I'm proud to serve on the Host Committee for our amazing Comptroller, Brooke Lierman's MoCo re-election campaign launch event on Nov 15th.
Would love it if you're able to make it! And please share with others. RSVP link is here: brookelierman.com/fourmore/
@brookelierman.bsky.social
Would love it if you're able to make it! And please share with others. RSVP link is here: brookelierman.com/fourmore/
@brookelierman.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Friends, I'm proud to serve on the Host Committee for our amazing Comptroller, Brooke Lierman's MoCo re-election campaign launch event on Nov 15th.
Would love it if you're able to make it! And please share with others. RSVP link is here: brookelierman.com/fourmore/
@brookelierman.bsky.social
Would love it if you're able to make it! And please share with others. RSVP link is here: brookelierman.com/fourmore/
@brookelierman.bsky.social
I get by with a little help from my friends!
October 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I get by with a little help from my friends!
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Double-header new episodes. @judashman.bsky.social @tiffanyisrunning.bsky.social linktr.ee/ihppod @sunildasgupta.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Double-header new episodes. @judashman.bsky.social @tiffanyisrunning.bsky.social linktr.ee/ihppod @sunildasgupta.bsky.social
Important info for the community during this difficult time. Please share!
October 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Important info for the community during this difficult time. Please share!
https://www.capitalgazette.com/2025/10/15/gaithersburg-mayor-wes-moore/
t.co
October 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This is one of the nicest, most thoughtful endorsements I've ever gotten. Please take a couple minutes to read it.
Thank you @montgonion.bsky.social !! 🙏
montgonion.com/home/onionba...
Thank you @montgonion.bsky.social !! 🙏
montgonion.com/home/onionba...
Onion Ballot: Gaithersburg 2025 Endorsements — The Montgonion
An independent perspective for free-thinking voters.
montgonion.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:24 AM
This is one of the nicest, most thoughtful endorsements I've ever gotten. Please take a couple minutes to read it.
Thank you @montgonion.bsky.social !! 🙏
montgonion.com/home/onionba...
Thank you @montgonion.bsky.social !! 🙏
montgonion.com/home/onionba...
Tonight:
The Quince Orchard Cougars, MD's top rated public high school football team
vs
the Stone Bridge Bulldogs, Northern VA's top rated high school football team.
7pm at the Cougar Dome.
The Quince Orchard Cougars, MD's top rated public high school football team
vs
the Stone Bridge Bulldogs, Northern VA's top rated high school football team.
7pm at the Cougar Dome.
September 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Tonight:
The Quince Orchard Cougars, MD's top rated public high school football team
vs
the Stone Bridge Bulldogs, Northern VA's top rated high school football team.
7pm at the Cougar Dome.
The Quince Orchard Cougars, MD's top rated public high school football team
vs
the Stone Bridge Bulldogs, Northern VA's top rated high school football team.
7pm at the Cougar Dome.
My latest e-newsletter:
◾️an inspiring Hispanic Heritage Month message
◾️major investments in the city by AstraZeneca and X-energy
◾️Hamilton hits the big screen
◾️my official candidate video statement
◾️lots of photos and moments worth celebrating.
Read, subscribe, enjoy!
mailchi.mp/fa0a84f5abe7...
◾️an inspiring Hispanic Heritage Month message
◾️major investments in the city by AstraZeneca and X-energy
◾️Hamilton hits the big screen
◾️my official candidate video statement
◾️lots of photos and moments worth celebrating.
Read, subscribe, enjoy!
mailchi.mp/fa0a84f5abe7...
The Mayor Jud Memo: Gaithersburg: In the Room Where It Happens - Sept 2025
mailchi.mp
September 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
My latest e-newsletter:
◾️an inspiring Hispanic Heritage Month message
◾️major investments in the city by AstraZeneca and X-energy
◾️Hamilton hits the big screen
◾️my official candidate video statement
◾️lots of photos and moments worth celebrating.
Read, subscribe, enjoy!
mailchi.mp/fa0a84f5abe7...
◾️an inspiring Hispanic Heritage Month message
◾️major investments in the city by AstraZeneca and X-energy
◾️Hamilton hits the big screen
◾️my official candidate video statement
◾️lots of photos and moments worth celebrating.
Read, subscribe, enjoy!
mailchi.mp/fa0a84f5abe7...
Tonight QO travels to Paint Branch for the regular season🏈opener. These are 2 of MoCo's top programs, an awesome matchup.
Unfortunately, I have to be in DC tonight & will miss it. I'll post second-hand score updates if/when I get them.
Let's go QO!!
Unfortunately, I have to be in DC tonight & will miss it. I'll post second-hand score updates if/when I get them.
Let's go QO!!
September 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Tonight QO travels to Paint Branch for the regular season🏈opener. These are 2 of MoCo's top programs, an awesome matchup.
Unfortunately, I have to be in DC tonight & will miss it. I'll post second-hand score updates if/when I get them.
Let's go QO!!
Unfortunately, I have to be in DC tonight & will miss it. I'll post second-hand score updates if/when I get them.
Let's go QO!!
Here's the pitch, Gaithersburg! What do you think?
(sound on)
(sound on)
September 4, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Here's the pitch, Gaithersburg! What do you think?
(sound on)
(sound on)
Had so much fun hearing from residents what they love about Gaithersburg!
August 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Had so much fun hearing from residents what they love about Gaithersburg!
The next member of your family is ready to be adopted TODAY, FOR FREE at @mcasac. I toured it today. Wonderful facility, wonderful ppl, and beautiful, sweet dogs, cats & otherwise.
They’re waiting for you!! 🐾
They’re waiting for you!! 🐾
August 9, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The next member of your family is ready to be adopted TODAY, FOR FREE at @mcasac. I toured it today. Wonderful facility, wonderful ppl, and beautiful, sweet dogs, cats & otherwise.
They’re waiting for you!! 🐾
They’re waiting for you!! 🐾
Authors! If you'd like to be considered for a Featured Author slot - the folks who have a speaking slot on one of our stages - at the next Gaithersburg Book Festival, 5/16/2026, the application is now LIVE! At the link.
Applications are due by 11/1.
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/participate/...
Applications are due by 11/1.
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/participate/...
Speak/Present at GBF
How Can An Author Be Featured at the Gaithersburg Book Festival? Writers interested in being a Featured Presenter at the Gaithersburg Book Festival are encouraged to submit an application for consider...
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org
August 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Authors! If you'd like to be considered for a Featured Author slot - the folks who have a speaking slot on one of our stages - at the next Gaithersburg Book Festival, 5/16/2026, the application is now LIVE! At the link.
Applications are due by 11/1.
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/participate/...
Applications are due by 11/1.
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/participate/...
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New episode @mococouncilmd.bsky.social @mocogov.bsky.social @marcelrich.bsky.social @natalifg.bsky.social @cmkatestewart.bsky.social @judashman.bsky.social @yesimsayin.bsky.social @councilofdc.bsky.social @rebekahwriter.bsky.social Music by The Longtimers Linktr.ee/ihppod @sunildasgupta.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
2 years ago, when MoCo was considering rent control, I expressed my concerns about the impact it would have on new multifamily rental housing supply (among other things).
It's early, but the signs thus far are unfortunately proving me exactly right.
montgomeryperspective.com/2025/07/11/m...
It's early, but the signs thus far are unfortunately proving me exactly right.
montgomeryperspective.com/2025/07/11/m...
MoCo’s Multifamily Construction Market Disappears - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. In the wake of Montgomery County’s passage of a new rent control law, the county has seen its multifamily construction market disappear. ...
montgomeryperspective.com
July 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
2 years ago, when MoCo was considering rent control, I expressed my concerns about the impact it would have on new multifamily rental housing supply (among other things).
It's early, but the signs thus far are unfortunately proving me exactly right.
montgomeryperspective.com/2025/07/11/m...
It's early, but the signs thus far are unfortunately proving me exactly right.
montgomeryperspective.com/2025/07/11/m...
My friends, I'm running for re-election to keep Gaithersburg the highest-performing, most effective local government in Maryland. 🤩
Over the next few months, I'll be making the rounds, asking for your support. So if you see me at your door, don't be alarmed!
www.votejud.com
Over the next few months, I'll be making the rounds, asking for your support. So if you see me at your door, don't be alarmed!
www.votejud.com
Re-Elect Jud Ashman, Mayor of Gaithersburg
For more than a decade, I've had the honor to serve YOU as Mayor of the greatest city in the world, Gaithersburg, Maryland. We've gotten some amazing things done - and I believe there's an even bright...
www.votejud.com
June 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
My friends, I'm running for re-election to keep Gaithersburg the highest-performing, most effective local government in Maryland. 🤩
Over the next few months, I'll be making the rounds, asking for your support. So if you see me at your door, don't be alarmed!
www.votejud.com
Over the next few months, I'll be making the rounds, asking for your support. So if you see me at your door, don't be alarmed!
www.votejud.com
My Mayor Jud Memo: June edition: Flags, Food, Festivals, and Fundraisers!
Read, enjoy, subscribe!
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Read, enjoy, subscribe!
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The Mayor Jud Memo: June 2025: Flags, Food, Festivals, and Fundraisers
mailchi.mp
June 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
My Mayor Jud Memo: June edition: Flags, Food, Festivals, and Fundraisers!
Read, enjoy, subscribe!
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Read, enjoy, subscribe!
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ICYMI: Mary Robinette Kowal at #GBF last month. Full video. Great program! Enjoy.
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‘Lady Astronaut’ Author Mary Robinette Kowal Shares Insights on Sci-Fi and Storytelling
YouTube video by Montgomery Community Media
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June 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
ICYMI: Mary Robinette Kowal at #GBF last month. Full video. Great program! Enjoy.
youtu.be/yd_eZ3TNHUA?...
youtu.be/yd_eZ3TNHUA?...
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Books Books Books
Thank you @judashman.bsky.social and the entire city of Gaithersburg for an amazing day!
(Me interviewing Anna Rasche and Keith Donohue)
Thank you @judashman.bsky.social and the entire city of Gaithersburg for an amazing day!
(Me interviewing Anna Rasche and Keith Donohue)
May 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Books Books Books
Thank you @judashman.bsky.social and the entire city of Gaithersburg for an amazing day!
(Me interviewing Anna Rasche and Keith Donohue)
Thank you @judashman.bsky.social and the entire city of Gaithersburg for an amazing day!
(Me interviewing Anna Rasche and Keith Donohue)
The Festival is tomorrow, starting at 10am.
It is FREE to attend.
It is FREE to park. (Park at the MoCo Fairgrounds and take a 2 minute shuttle)
It is FUN for all ages!!
Truly an amazing program lineup. And we built it for YOU!
Join us!! #GBF
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org
It is FREE to attend.
It is FREE to park. (Park at the MoCo Fairgrounds and take a 2 minute shuttle)
It is FUN for all ages!!
Truly an amazing program lineup. And we built it for YOU!
Join us!! #GBF
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org
Gaithersburg Book Festival
Join us IN PERSON on May 17, 2025 at Bohrer Park! Free to attend, free to park, and awesome for the whole family.
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org
May 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The Festival is tomorrow, starting at 10am.
It is FREE to attend.
It is FREE to park. (Park at the MoCo Fairgrounds and take a 2 minute shuttle)
It is FUN for all ages!!
Truly an amazing program lineup. And we built it for YOU!
Join us!! #GBF
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org
It is FREE to attend.
It is FREE to park. (Park at the MoCo Fairgrounds and take a 2 minute shuttle)
It is FUN for all ages!!
Truly an amazing program lineup. And we built it for YOU!
Join us!! #GBF
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org
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Get Ready for the Fun, FREE Gaithersburg Book Festival! It happens all day Saturday, May 18th, in Gaithersburg, MD! www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/get... @judashman.bsky.social #BookSky
May 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Get Ready for the Fun, FREE Gaithersburg Book Festival! It happens all day Saturday, May 18th, in Gaithersburg, MD! www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/get... @judashman.bsky.social #BookSky
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Join me this Saturday, 17 May 2025, 10am-6pm for the Gaithersburg Book Festival! This festival is a favorite, filled with amazing authors, panels and readings!
Find the full schedule here:
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/master-sched...
Find the full schedule here:
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/master-sched...
May 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Join me this Saturday, 17 May 2025, 10am-6pm for the Gaithersburg Book Festival! This festival is a favorite, filled with amazing authors, panels and readings!
Find the full schedule here:
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/master-sched...
Find the full schedule here:
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/master-sched...
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Coming up this Saturday at the Gaithersburg book festival: join poet/translator Nancy Naomi Carlson, moderator @majda.bsky.social, and me for the poetry of Abdourahman Waberi and the fiction of Akram Aylisli!
May 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Coming up this Saturday at the Gaithersburg book festival: join poet/translator Nancy Naomi Carlson, moderator @majda.bsky.social, and me for the poetry of Abdourahman Waberi and the fiction of Akram Aylisli!
Reposted by Jud Ashman
I'm honored to be a featured author at the Gaithersburg Book Festival in Maryland on Saturday, May 17. I'll be speaking at 1:15 PM ET and signing at 2:15. Come find me at the Dashiell Hammett Pavilion at Bohrer Park. Attendance and parking are both free. More info: www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org
May 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I'm honored to be a featured author at the Gaithersburg Book Festival in Maryland on Saturday, May 17. I'll be speaking at 1:15 PM ET and signing at 2:15. Come find me at the Dashiell Hammett Pavilion at Bohrer Park. Attendance and parking are both free. More info: www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org