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Councilmember Marissa Valeri

@marissavaleri.com

City Councilmember in the great City of Rockville, Maryland. Municipal politics and policy is where it’s at. Bonus points for Vision Zero, housing, and environmental policy discussion.

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A wooden cross, ash in a bowl, olive branches, and herbs arranged on a table with a message about Ash Wednesday and a City Councilmember Marissa Valeri logo at the bottom.

A wooden cross, ash in a bowl, olive branches, and herbs arranged on a table with a message about Ash Wednesday and a City Councilmember Marissa Valeri logo at the bottom.

Wishing everyone in Rockville who recognizes today as a Holy Day a very blessed Ash Wednesday.

18.02.2026 14:41 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ramadan Mubarak greeting card with lanterns, crescent moon, stars, and a message wishing peace and blessings from Rockville City Councilmember Marissa Valeri.

Ramadan Mubarak greeting card with lanterns, crescent moon, stars, and a message wishing peace and blessings from Rockville City Councilmember Marissa Valeri.

Sending love and light to all the members of the Muslim community in Rockville this Ramadan!

18.02.2026 10:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Happy Lunar New Year - year of the fire horse!

Happy Lunar New Year - year of the fire horse!

Wishing you luck, love, and health this Lunar New Year!

18.02.2026 02:36 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Rockville Police Recover Handgun, Charge Shooter Detectives from the Rockville City Police Department have recovered a handgun and charged a 16-year-old from Rockville in Monday’s shooting at Thomas

An important update on yesterday’s shooting: www.rockvillemd.gov/news/2026/02...

10.02.2026 13:55 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Link here Summary of Events: Thomas J. Wootton High School Shooting.

Summary of Events: Thomas J. Wootton High School Shooting.

09.02.2026 21:30 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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UPDATE: Wootton HS students who do NOT take the bus have been dismissed. Robert Frost MS is still the designated parent reunification point, should parents need one. Press conference with MCPD and RCPD at 6 pm tonight.

09.02.2026 21:46 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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UPDATE: Parents whose kids do NOT take the bus - do not go to Robert Frost MS yet. Frost is currently dismissing their students, Wootton kids will be transferred by bus to Frost once dismissal is done.

09.02.2026 21:18 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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ALERT - For Wootton HS parents: just announced, Family Reunification will be at Robert Frost MS. Head there to meet up with your children.

09.02.2026 21:06 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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My previous link did not work: here’s a revised one for my statement. Hopefully this one works! static1.squarespace.com/static/62c5a...

03.02.2026 02:37 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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I believe the Rockville community deserves to know where I stand on any increase in federal immigration enforcement in the state of Maryland, including any detention centers. marissavaleri.com/s/Councilmem...

03.02.2026 01:42 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
White letters on black background, that say "The only thing necessary for the triumph og evil is for good people to do nothing."

White letters on black background, that say "The only thing necessary for the triumph og evil is for good people to do nothing."

This is a pivotal moment for our country, our State, and our City, and good people MUST speak out. I strongly condemn the actions of ICE in Minnesota and throughout the U.S. I condemn their actions here in Maryland. And I strongly oppose any attempts to build detention facilities in Maryland.

30.01.2026 23:43 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Rockville! If you are clearing out your home, car, or sidewalk today, please stay safe and follow these tips.

26.01.2026 19:37 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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There are so many powerful lessons and quotes from Dr. King that resonate with me deeply. Today, I’m reflecting on his messages of peace, hope, and a desire for our country’s moral compass to point us toward justice.

19.01.2026 13:52 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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It was an honor to be at the ribbon cutting for Terra Gaucha tonight! Located in Twinbrook on Chapman Ave., it is the first in the Mid Atlantic. Another great business made possible by investing in development in Rockville!

15.01.2026 23:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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NARCAN Training | treeofhopeassn NARCAN training from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Tree of Hope.

TOMORROW: Free NARCAN training at Tree of Hope, located conveniently in Rockville Town Center, from 3 - 5 PM. I've taken this training and it can save lives!

14.01.2026 18:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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At the College Gardens Public Safety meeting tonight, residents from all around the community shared their concerns. A big thank you to RCPD Chief West and his team for the great presentation and dialogue!

14.01.2026 01:36 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
White and red text on a black background reads: Investing in a living ecosystem of Baltimore’s stories, voices, and future. baltimorebeat.com/donate

White and red text on a black background reads: Investing in a living ecosystem of Baltimore’s stories, voices, and future. baltimorebeat.com/donate

It's Giving Tuesday! If each of us gives a little, we can ensure community news for everyone. Right now, every recurring donation is matched dollar-for-dollar. support.baltimorebeat.com/page/NEIGHBO...

02.12.2025 11:00 👍 3 🔁 7 💬 0 📌 1
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Give thanks for what you have, and share kindness with those who have less.

27.11.2025 17:10 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
RedGate Park and Arboretum Tour
RedGate Park and Arboretum Tour Follow along as I spend a wonderful Sunday afternoon at RedGate Park. It was a great to be there, especially after we voted to ensure its preservation as open green space into perpetuity!

This past Sunday, my family and I spent the afternoon at RedGate Park & Arboretum. We took our beloved dogs, Bailey and Dante, with us so they could enjoy the dog park. Watch my latest video for a brief tour of the park and why I voted to preserve it as outdoor recreation space.

25.11.2025 20:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Navigating Thanksgiving Sober The holiday season is filled with celebration, tradition, and connection — but for many in recovery, it can also bring stress, triggers, and pressure. Thanksgiving, especially, is a day centered around gatherings that may include alcohol, complicated family dynamics, or memories of past holidays.If you’re sober this year — whether it’s your first Thanksgiving or your tenth — you deserve to feel grounded, supported, and proud. Here are practical ways to stay steady in your recovery while still en

The holidays can be a difficult time for folks in recovery or their loved ones. This post from Tree of Hope, a terrific non-profit here in Rockville, contains tips and advice on how to stay steady in recovery this Thanksgiving.

25.11.2025 17:55 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A group of people standing with pumpkin pies in front of long tables.

A group of people standing with pumpkin pies in front of long tables.

I was very happy to play a small part in the food distribution today at Elwood Smith Community Center. We have so many neighbors in need right now, more than ever, and food is expensive. Help out wherever you can!

22.11.2025 17:38 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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perfect optics event to hold right as 40 million americans will increasingly struggle to get food with SNAP benefits expiring

02.11.2025 05:36 👍 5712 🔁 1141 💬 251 📌 96
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Headed to kick off the 50th (!!) Rockville 10K/5K this morning! It’s a beautiful day for a race.

02.11.2025 12:59 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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MTA would like to remind everyone that Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday November 2nd at 2:00 AM EST. Don’t forget to turn back your clocks. Make the most of that extra hour to the day!

02.11.2025 00:25 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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Campeones! City of Rockville won the final, 4-2, in a great match on a beautiful day. Soccer/futbol is a universal language that is a joy to watch live.

01.11.2025 19:07 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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It’s halftime at the Soccerplex, City of Rockville LYDP is up 3-1 in the high school boys final!

01.11.2025 18:11 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Any time! 😁

06.10.2025 02:49 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you @marissavaleri.com

06.10.2025 02:28 👍 1 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
Selfie of Councilmember Valeri and her mammogram tech in front of the mammogram machine.

Selfie of Councilmember Valeri and her mammogram tech in front of the mammogram machine.

Infographic that says: Mammograms SAVE LIVES - Mammography has helped reduce breast cancer mortality in the U.S. by nearly 1/3 since 1990.

Infographic that says: Mammograms SAVE LIVES - Mammography has helped reduce breast cancer mortality in the U.S. by nearly 1/3 since 1990.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so please get a mammogram! Breast cancer affects both women and men, of all ages and all family histories. I had my 1st earlier this year, and it was easy! My tech, pictured here, made my first one very easy and painless with her great sense of humor. 😀

05.10.2025 21:49 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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It was a perfect day for RedGate Park & Arboretum Day! This green space is a gift for Rockville residents. We can all use a little more nature in our lives.

04.10.2025 15:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0