Peter "Rocky" Whitesell

Peter “Rocky” Whitesell is a Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Council in District 4. He holds a B.A. in Biochemistry & Biology and has worked as a policy analyst at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). A former NIH urologic oncology intern, he first moved to the county in 2014. Whitesell's campaign prioritizes addressing the housing crisis and homelessness. He advocates for a more responsive and honest government that tackles its shortcomings with “intellectual humility.” Having decided to run for council after being laid off from NIH, he is committed to continuing his work in public policy to create positive change.