Louella Tham

Where they are running

• Local offices on the Maryland ballot
• Maryland

Also running

• Natali Fani-González Democratic

Where they stand

Governance: Tham says she would bring checks and balances to the Montgomery County Council.

Fiscal accountability: Tham proposes examining county contracts to identify savings for taxpayers.

Budget priorities: Tham says savings should be put back to work for the people in a responsible manner.