I’m running for Gaithersburg City Council to be your voice for all communities and neighborhoods. Will you join our campaign? Let’s build a better Gaithersburg. Together!

I’m running for Gaithersburg City Council to be your voice from all communities and neighborhoods. Will you join our campaign? Let’s build a better Gaithersburg. Together!

Meet Yamil

Born in Puerto Rico to immigrant parents, I was raised with big dreams. When we came to the states, Sesame Street was my English teacher. Growing up, I witnessed my mom’s dedication to education, and, thanks to the wise counsel of family and mentors, earned college degrees, served in the US Coast Guard, and built a successful life sciences company here in Maryland.

I’m running with the theme “Building a better Gaithersburg. Together,” and believe it’s crucial for our city to listen, respond, and reflect your priorities.

My mission is clear: carve pathways for everyone to succeed.

Born in Puerto Rico to immigrant parents, I was raised with big dreams. When we came to the states, Sesame Street was my English teacher. Growing up, I witnessed my mom’s dedication to education, and, thanks to the wise counsel of family and mentors, earned college degrees, served in the US Coast Guard, and built a successful life sciences company here in Maryland.

I’m running with the theme “Building a better Gaithersburg. Together,” and believe it’s crucial for our city to listen, respond, and reflect your priorities.

My mission is clear: carve pathways for everyone to succeed.

As an entrepreneur, I’ll bring specific expertise for economic development, strive to attract quality jobs to Gaithersburg, and will use a balanced approach to redevelopment that delivers housing access while preserving our community’s character.

Gaithersburg’s strength is its diversity, and I will continue to build on this as the most diverse city in Maryland. My lived experience has taught me the importance of community.

For this vision and more, I ask for your vote. Let’s build a better Gaithersburg. Together.

As an entrepreneur, I’ll bring specific expertise for economic development, strive to attract quality jobs to Gaithersburg, and will use a balanced approach to redevelopment that delivers housing access while preserving our community’s character.

Gaithersburg’s strength is its diversity, and I will continue to build on this as the most diverse city in Maryland. My lived experience has taught me the importance of community.

For this vision and more, I ask for your vote. Let’s build a better Gaithersburg. Together.

I’m running for Gaithersburg City Council to be your voice from all communities and neighborhoods. Will you join our campaign? Let’s build a better Gaithersburg. Together!

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My Priorities for Gaithersburg

Focused On You!

You are my #1 priority! As your councilmember, I'll be laser focused on your needs. You, my neighbor, seeking a safe community for your family. You, the commuter, dreaming of better transportation options. You, the green guardian, standing up for open spaces and sustainability. You, the entrepreneur, navigating the balance between business growth and our tight-knit community spirit. I'm committed to making Gaithersburg thrive for all of us.

Public Safety 👮🏼

Ensuring our police force is well-resourced, equipped, and trained while treating all our residents with dignity, respect, and care. Providing a community where everyone feels safe and valued. Together we can build a better Gaithersburg where trust and security go hand in hand.

Balanced Development 🏡

Housing access is vital, and so is preserving our unique community character. We must thoughtfully align growth with our history, and culture. Let's strike the right balance where new development enhances, not overshadows, our community's vibrancy.

Transportation 🚉

In transportation, my focus will be on advocating for inclusive mobility policies, building walking, cycling, and efficient local transit options.

Green Spaces & Sustainability 🌳

Protecting our parks, trees, and green spaces is about more than conservation; it's about creating places where our community can bond. I'll advocate for their protection.

🤝 Endorsements! 🤝

"Yamil knows Gaithersburg; he knows the challenges we face and he shares the values of our community. His thoughtfulness and intellectual curiosity, his energy and willingness to do the work, and his compassionate heart and business savvy will all make Yamil an outstanding member of the Gaithersburg City Council."
Jud Ashman
Jud AshmanGaithersburg - Mayor
“Yamil's commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices is what Gaithersburg needs. His proactive approach aligns with my own values, and I am confident he'll be a force for positive change."
Julie Palakovich Carr
Julie Palakovich CarrDelegate - D17
“Yamil's perspective and vision for the City of Gaithersburg would be an important addition to our city council. A veteran turned community leader, it's clear that service is Yamil's purpose. I have seen how hard he works, how much he loves this city, and how passionate he is about its future. I'm proud to endorse his campaign!”
Joe Vogel
Joe VogelDelegate - D17
“Having served on the Gaithersburg City Council for 16 years, I know the importance of having someone who understands our community's unique challenges. Yamil's focus on collaboration and balancing the competing needs of the City makes him the right choice for the Council.”
Ryan Spiegel
Ryan SpiegelDelegate - D17
“I'm endorsing Yamil for Gaithersburg City Council because we need someone who understands that economic development isn't just a buzzword; it's about making Gaithersburg a place where people want to start a business, where talent wants to live, and where innovation happens. He understands business, knows how to create jobs, and can move the city in the right direction. I'm backing Yamil for a stronger, more prosperous Gaithersburg."
Marilyn Balcombe
Marilyn BalcombeCounty Council - D2
"Community activist and entrepreneur Yamil Hernández is eager to learn and eager to serve. He will bring a common sense voice to the Gaithersburg City Council. I encourage you to join me in supporting Yamil, a new leader who will help ensure that Gaithersburg remains a world-class, diverse, and fiscally responsible place to live, work, play, and raise a family!"
Cheryl Kagan
Cheryl KaganSenator - D17
I'm pleased to announce an endorsement from VoteVets, an organization committed to electing Veterans who prioritize sensible policies. Their mission aligns closely with my own experience; I chose to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard, unique among military services for its life-saving mission focus and environmental stewardship.These years of military service instilled in me a commitment to informed, experienced leadership—values I will bring to the Gaithersburg City Council. VoteVets and I both aim to elevate the voices of veterans in policy-making, and I'm honored to have their support.
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VoteVetsOrganization
“I’ve enjoyed getting to know Yamil over the past several years. He brings an energy and perspective that will make him an excellent council member. I look forward to working with him to continue building a better Gaithersburg together."
Jim McNulty
Jim McNultyGaithersburg - City Councilmember
"Gaithersburg is a shining example of Maryland's diversity. Yamil's unwavering commitment to ensuring that every voice is heard, regardless of where they come from, is precisely what the city needs."
Grace River-Oven
Grace River-OvenMbr. MCPS Board of Education
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