Liza Smith

🇺🇸 VETERANS DAY 2026: HONORING THE WOMEN WHO SERVED IN VIETNAM Sometimes, the most extraordinary people cross our paths when we least expect them. During early voting in Montgomery County, Maryland, I had the privilege of meeting a remarkable woman whose story has stayed with me. Her name is Elizabeth Jane McCarthy, a retired U.S. Army Captain and Vietnam War nurse. In 1971, at just 22 years old, she served at the 95th Evacuation Hospital in Da Nang, South Vietnam. Imagine being 22 years old, thousands of miles from home, surrounded by the horrors of war, caring for young soldiers whose lives had been forever changed. Sometimes, there was nothing more she could do medically. All she could offer was the comfort of holding a soldier’s hand during his final moments. That, too, is courage. That, too, is service. That, too, is sacrifice. When she returned home, the war did not simply end for her. Like so many Vietnam veterans, she carried experiences that would remain with her long after leaving the battlefield. Yet she continued serving others, dedicating much of her life to healthcare, public service, and veterans’ advocacy. As we observe Veterans Day, I want to remind everyone that women served in Vietnam, too. Their sacrifices matter. Their stories deserve to be heard. Last Veterans Day, I shared Billy Joel’s powerful song Goodnight Saigon. This year, that song carries even greater meaning because I have met someone who lived through the war and dedicated herself to caring for those who fought. To Captain McCarthy, thank you for your service, your courage, and your continued commitment to others. And to every veteran, especially those whose sacrifices have too often gone unrecognized: We see you. We honor you. We thank you. 🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day. 🎵 Billy Joel — Goodnight Saigon youtube.com/watch?v=Qjzjhl-Q… 📖 Read more about Captain McCarthy and her upcoming presentation at Olney Library: mcpl.libnet.info/event/17142… #VeteransDay2026 #VietnamVeterans #WomenVeterans #HonorOurVeterans #MontgomeryCountyMD

🎉 MONTGOMERY COUNTY DELIVERED! MARYLAND QUESTION 1 RECEIVES OVERWHELMING SUPPORT! 🗳️💪🏾 When working people have a voice, democracy grows stronger! Maryland voters have spoken, and the preliminary election results tell a powerful story! ✅ Montgomery County: 80.03% voted in favor of Question 1! ✅ 174,743 Montgomery County voters supported the constitutional amendment! ✅ Statewide: 74.67% voted in favor, with more than ONE MILLION votes supporting Question 1! Montgomery County played a significant role in building statewide support for this important ballot measure. Question 1 concerns binding arbitration for eligible Maryland state employees—a major issue for public-sector workers, collective bargaining, and labor relations. 👏🏾 THANK YOU to the voters, union members, labor advocates, and volunteers who took the time to learn about this issue, share information, and participate in our democracy. As a longtime advocate for workers’ rights, I believe every worker deserves dignity, respect, and a meaningful voice in the workplace. Workers’ rights are human rights! ✊🏾 📊 Results reflect preliminary Maryland State Board of Elections reporting. #MarylandQuestion1 #MontgomeryCountyMD #WorkersRights #MarylandLabor #CollectiveBargaining

🗳️🇺🇸 TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! MARYLAND, IT’S YOUR TIME TO BE HEARD! The waiting is over! Today, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, is Election Day! For weeks, we’ve been talking about the importance of voting, understanding the issues, and making a plan. Today is the day to put that plan into action! 🏛️ ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES — ESPECIALLY CLOSE TO HOME! The people elected to represent us make decisions about our public schools, affordable housing, transportation, public safety, workers’ rights, and how our tax dollars are spent. These aren’t just political issues. They’re everyday issues that affect our families, our neighborhoods, and our future. As someone who has spent countless hours volunteering at polling locations, I’ve had the privilege of meeting voters from all walks of life. One thing I’ve learned is that every conversation matters, and every voter deserves accurate information. 📢 MARYLAND VOTERS — HERE’S YOUR ELECTION DAY REMINDER! ✅ Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. ✅ Confirm your assigned polling location. ✅ Review the candidates and ballot questions. ✅ If you’re in line by 8:00 PM, stay in line! ✅ Remind your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers that today is Election Day. 🎥 WATCH AND SHARE TODAY’S VIDEO! Remember, democracy is more than an election. It’s about participation, accountability, and making sure our communities have a voice in the decisions that shape our lives. 🇺🇸 YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR FUTURE. YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE. Democracy works best when we participate! ❤️🤍💙 #ElectionDay2026 #MarylandVotes #MontgomeryCountyMD #LocalElectionsMatter #YourVoteMatters

🗳️🇺🇸 ELECTION DAY IS TOMORROW! WHO MAKES THE DECISIONS THAT AFFECT YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE? When we talk about elections, much of the attention goes to national politics. But some of the decisions that affect our families, neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces are made much closer to home. 🏛️ LOCAL ELECTIONS MATTER! Think about the issues that affect your daily life: 🏫 Public Education: School funding, classroom resources, and policies affecting students and teachers. 🏘️ Housing & Affordability: Zoning, housing development, and local housing policies. 🚍 Transportation: Public transit, road maintenance, sidewalks, and neighborhood infrastructure. 👷🏾‍♀️ Workers’ Rights: Local labor policies, public employee working conditions, and government contracts. 🚒 Public Safety: Funding and priorities for emergency services and community safety. 💰 Your Tax Dollars: Decisions about local budgets, public services, and community investments. These decisions don’t happen by themselves. Elected officials help make them. As someone who has spent years volunteering at polling locations, talking with voters, and advocating for working families, I’ve learned something important: Democracy doesn’t begin and end in Washington, D.C. It lives in our communities. Your county council members, school board representatives, state legislators, and other elected officials make decisions that can shape your community for years to come. 📢 TOMORROW, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, IS ELECTION DAY! ✅ Research the candidates running for local office. ✅ Understand the responsibilities of each position. ✅ Review the ballot questions. ✅ Know your polling location. ✅ Make time to cast your ballot. 🎥 WATCH AND SHARE THIS VIDEO! Because elections aren’t just about who wins. They’re about who gets to make the decisions that affect our lives. 🇺🇸 Your community. Your future. Your voice. Your vote. Democracy works best when we participate! 🗳️ #ElectionDay2026 #LocalElectionsMatter #MontgomeryCountyMD #MarylandVotes #YourVoteMatters

🗳️ MARYLAND, TOMORROW IS ELECTION DAY! LET’S TALK ABOUT QUESTION 1! ✊🏾💪🏾 The countdown is almost over! Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Maryland voters will have an opportunity to make their voices heard on an important ballot question affecting state employees and collective bargaining rights. ⚖️ QUESTION 1: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR WORKING PEOPLE? Maryland Question 1 proposes a constitutional amendment addressing binding arbitration in collective bargaining for certain state employees. When workers and employers reach an impasse in negotiations, binding arbitration provides a process for a neutral decision-maker to resolve the dispute. 💪🏾 WHY DOES THIS CONVERSATION MATTER? As a longtime union shop steward and labor advocate, I’ve spent years standing alongside working people, listening to their concerns, and advocating for fair treatment in the workplace. I know that collective bargaining is more than a legal process. It affects real people, real families, and the working conditions that shape their everyday lives. 📢 BEFORE YOU VOTE TOMORROW: ✅ Learn what Maryland Question 1 proposes. ✅ Understand the role of binding arbitration. ✅ Review the ballot language and make an informed decision. ✅ Encourage your family, friends, and coworkers to learn about the issues before heading to the polls. 🎥 WATCH AND SHARE THIS VIDEO! Election Day isn’t just about choosing candidates. It’s also an opportunity to understand the policies that affect our communities and workplaces. ✊🏾 WORKERS’ RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS! 🇺🇸 Tomorrow is Election Day. Your voice matters. Your vote matters. #MarylandQuestion1 #WorkersRights #CollectiveBargaining #MarylandElection2026 #LaborVotes