Meet:
Tiffany Kelly
City of Gaithersburg
Mayor
I am profoundly honored and thrilled to receive the endorsement of the Maryland Forward Party. This partnership is not just a political endorsement; it is a powerful alignment of values and a shared commitment to building a more functional, inclusive, and forward-thinking government for the people of Gaithersburg.
November 4, 2025
Nov 4, 2025
Tiffany Kelly is dedicated to serving her community and has a long history of faithfully representing our collective needs. Tiffany Kelly is a mother, grandmother, and small business owner whose life experience reflects the lives of so many in Gaithersburg. She has known the challenges of economic insecurity, relied on public benefits, and was a long-time renter before achieving her goal of homeownership. These personal experiences have grounded her in the real-world issues facing our community.
Professionally, Tiffany brings decades of experience across nonprofit, local, and federal government, as well as the private sector. She understands how systems work—and how they fail. Her career has been dedicated to bridging those gaps, making government more responsive, and ensuring that resources reach the people who need them most.
She is a Forward-aligned Democrat and is running for the Mayor of Gaithersburg. We are proud to support Tiffany and her commitment to Community-Up problem-solving.
Policy Objectives
Affordable Housing & Homeownership: Expand access to truly affordable housing and support pathways to homeownership for working families and long-time residents.
Innovative & Equitable City Services: Modernize outdated service delivery models with innovative, dignified, and equitable solutions that meet the needs of all residents.
Economic Opportunity & Small Business Support: Foster a thriving local economy that creates abundant opportunities and provides dedicated support for small businesses, with a focus on Olde Towne/East Gaithersburg.
Accountable & Responsive Government: Ensure city government is more transparent, listens to residents, and acts with clarity and accountability.
Strengthening Community Safety Nets: Protect and enhance support for our most vulnerable neighbors to build a stronger, more resilient community for everyone.
Education
Master of Science | Human Behavior | Capella University
Bachelor of Arts | Organizational Management & Public Administration | Warner Southern University
Public Housing Management Certification | Nan McKay & Associates
Housing Quality Standards Certification | Nan McKay & Associates
Getting Ahead/Cost of Poverty Experience Certified Facilitator | ThinkTank Inc.
Getting Ahead Certified Facilitator | Aha! Process
Florida CORE Certified Domestic Violence Certification | Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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