On July 6, 2023, Ryan was sworn in as a new Member of the Maryland General Assembly, joining the House of Delegates as a lawmaker representing District 17. Ryan was assigned to the Appropriations Committee and is gearing up for his first state legislative session beginning in January 2024. From 2007 to 2023, Ryan served as an elected City Councilmember and has worked with colleagues and constituen
ts to maintain and expand Gaithersburg's position as a leader in economic development, smart transit-oriented growth, "green" building standards, modernization and improved communication, rich arts and cultural programs, and robust services for the most vulnerable in our community. His innovative, consensus-building approach to governance has fostered such programs as Bank on Gaithersburg, and Ryan's leadership throughout the region has ensured a strong voice for the best interests of the City and its residents and businesses. He has served on the environmental committee of the Council of Governments and the transportation committee of the National League of Cities. Ryan also actively advocated for important priorities in Annapolis, serving as President of the Maryland Municipal League in 2019-2020 and as MML's Legislative Committee Chair in 2017-2018. In these MML leadership roles, Ryan worked very closely with officials from other cities and towns throughout the county and state. In his new role as a state legislator, Ryan hopes to continue this legacy of financial empowerment, social justice, fiscal responsibility, environmental stewardship, economic development, government reform, and constituent services that he has established during 16 years on the City Council. Please "like" us and spread the word. As always, we are very grateful for all you do. By Authority, Friends of Ryan Spiegel, D.
