Senator Will Smith (District 20)
@Willcsmithjr
Father | Husband | Afghan War Vet | Civil Rights Attorney | Chairman of the Judicial Proceedings Committee | Will Smith for Maryland, Jonell Malone, Treasurer
The work in JPR touches the life of every MD resident & has the potential to shape their prospects more intimately than any other element of state govt. Together, we have made historic strides. Take a moment to read an accounting of our progress here: willsmithformaryland.com/wp-content/upl…

Our team at @BloombergDotOrg has been proud to support @MayorBMScott in using data and innovation to get results for residents—from historic reductions in crime to tackling vacant housing. We look forward to helping more mayors learn from this work and Baltimore's inspiring…
A thought-provoking article for anyone interested in affordable housing policy. Policy does not occur in a vacuum. Thoughtful policymakers must always consider secondary and tertiary consequences. "NYC’s ‘Antisocial’ Housing Problem" citylimits.org/opinion-nycs-a… @chpcny @hslatkin
The entirety of Sligo Creek Parkway is closed down to flooding.
Zaid, who has been working in employment law for more than 30 years, said he’s seen nothing like the recent firings across the federal government. washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
Our history can and should inform our policy - take a moment to watch this segment on @nbcwashington highlighting our obligation to acknowledge the past and to ensure we create a more just future for our children and all Marylanders. @NBCNews nbcwashington.app.link/BrrMPmJe8Ub
We have the opportunity to reckon with the injustices of the past through action in the present: washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…
We have the opportunity to reckon with the injustices of the past through action in the present: washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…
Each year, Small Things Matter leads a powerful effort to equip over 2,500 underserved students in Montgomery County with the supplies they need to succeed. I’m proud to support their annual school supply drive. Donate today!


Huge shoutout to YMCA Silver Spring for offering free swim lessons to 150 local kids this summer. Programs like this build skills, boost confidence, and help keep our kids safe. There are still openings for this weeks session and beyond. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!


Maryland just launched the Department of Social and Economic Mobility to lead the charge on equity, innovation, and support for small and disadvantaged businesses. Special thanks to @SpeakerAJones for sponsoring HB1253 to make this vision a reality!
📣 Happening NOW! Former federal employees and job seekers, head over to the Montgomery County Quarterly Career & Resource Fair at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Employers are ready to hire! 🕚 Until 1 p.m. today
📣 Job seekers! Don’t miss the Montgomery County Quarterly Career & Resource Fair on July 16 at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Meet employers ready to hire! 🕚 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 📍 Silver Spring Civic Center ✅ Register: ow.ly/AcIA50WnOBc
Just weeks before school starts, the federal government froze $6.8 billion in education funding—including over $110 million for Maryland. That means fewer resources for students with special needs, fewer afterschool programs for working families, and less support for teacher…
Mansa Kunda Restaurant in Takoma Park is a place where people can come together and celebrate the diversity and food of West Africa. Head over there for coffee and breakfast treats in the morning, brunch on weekends, a snack at midday, or dinner starting at 5:00 PM.

It was an honor to celebrate Independence Day with so many friends at the Takoma Park 4th of July parade. Thank you to all the volunteers who came out early and walked with me to represent District 20. Your presence and support made the day truly unforgettable!



