Izola "Zola" Shaw

Izola "Zola" Shaw, a Democratic candidate for County Council in Councilmanic District 3, Maryland, currently serves on the Rockville City Council. A dedicated public servant with two decades of experience in government, she is a vocal advocate for affordable housing and rent stabilization. Shaw has contributed to her community through service on various bodies, including the Montgomery County Racial Equity and Social Justice Advisory Committee. She holds a bachelor's degree from Howard University and a master's degree from Johns Hopkins University, and is committed to building a more equitable and affordable Montgomery County.