HANS RIEMER – At-large council member in Montgomery County, MD

>> PURPLE LINE TO BREAK GROUND MONDAY

County Council member Hans Riemer noted the project has been debated for decades and he’s excited for it to move toward construction. He said when he first ran for the council in 2006, he sent a mailer to residents that he would help get the Purple Line built or “die trying.” He may be able to deliver on his campaign commitment, but still has some concerns. “I still say, ‘I won’t believe it until I ride it,'” Riemer said. “You never know what’s going to happen. Projects like this are often dealt major setbacks all the way up until the point of opening.”

– Purple Line groundbreaking scheduled for Monday, featuring Elaine Chao and Gov. Larry Hogan

– MD to break ground on Purple Line light-rail project