Gaithersburg Council to Appoint Krumlauf in November
The city council plans to swear in Alyssa Todaro Krumlauf following the November election cycle.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in People
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The Gaithersburg City Council has selected Alyssa Todaro Krumlauf to fill a future council vacancy. Her appointment is contingent upon current Mayor Jud Ashman being elected to the Montgomery County Council.
Why it matters
The vacancy will arise if current Mayor Jud Ashman wins his race for the Montgomery County Council, necessitating a transition in city leadership. Lisa Henderson is expected to assume the mayoral office if that election result occurs.
Krumlauf has served on the Gaithersburg Youth Enrichment Committee since 2021, chairing the group since 2025. She holds a Ph.D. in public health from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State.
The players
Alyssa Todaro Krumlauf
An appointee to the Gaithersburg City Council who holds a Ph.D. in public health.
Jud Ashman
The current Mayor of Gaithersburg who is a candidate for the Montgomery County Council.
Lisa Henderson
A city official expected to become the Mayor of Gaithersburg following the upcoming election.
The details
Krumlauf currently resides in Woodland Hills and serves as a member of the University of Maryland Alumni Leadership Council. She is scheduled to be sworn in to the Gaithersburg City Council on November 9.
Timeline
2021: Krumlauf joined Gaithersburg Youth Enrichment Committee.
2025: Krumlauf began chairing youth committee.
November 3, 2026: Montgomery County Council election.
November 9, 2026: Krumlauf swearing-in date.
November 2027: Next City of Gaithersburg election.
Market Landscape
This appointment reflects the typical municipal governance transition processes defined by the City of Gaithersburg Charter provisions for council vacancies. It positions the city council to maintain operational continuity during the anticipated shift in local leadership.
Residents should anticipate a transition in municipal leadership following the November 2026 election cycle. This change may impact the composition of the city council and ongoing local policy initiatives until the next city-wide election in November 2027.
The takeaway
Maintaining civic engagement remains critical during periods of government transition. Residents can track the progress of these leadership changes through the official city council updates and upcoming election results.
What happens next
The appointment process will conclude if Jud Ashman is elected to the Montgomery County Council on November 3, 2026, triggering the formal swearing-in of Alyssa Todaro Krumlauf on November 9, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on local leadership, visit the Gaithersburg People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The MoCo Show.
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