ASHWANI+ JAIN Democrat for County Council, At-Large CONTACT: Jaan Williams Campaign Manager 202-630-5226 ‘The Honorable Julién Castro endorses Ashwani Jain, Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Council, At-Large Seat Fundraiser at the home of Sanjay and Vidya Govil in Potomac, Md Potomac, Md. (October 17, 2017) - Tuesday, the Honorable Julién Castro, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developmentand member of President Barack Obama's Cabinet, will endorse Ashwani Jain for the Montgomery County Council, AtLarge. Secretary Castro will speak to a group of 70 supporters at the home of Sanjay and Vidya Govil in Potomac, Maryland, Speaking of his support for Mr. Jain’s candidacy, Secretary Castro said: “Ashwani is a dynamic, honest, energetic leader ~ the kind of progressive local leader that our nation needs during these challenging times. I relied on Ashwani’s intelligence, hard work and integrity every day. I know that he will be a true public servant and champion for the families of Montgomery County. I hope that you will join me in supporting Ashwani on Election Day.” Secretary Castro will be introduced by Sanjay Govil, who will host of the event with his wife Vidya. Mr. Govil is the Founder and Chairman of Infinite Computer Solutions, a NASSCOM ‘Top 20 company. He isa previous winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and sits on the graduate executive board of The Wharton School of Business. Additionally, Mr, Govil is focused on training young entrepreneurs through his charity, The Sanjay Govil Foundation, Speaking of his support for Mr. Jain’s candidacy, Mr. Govil said: Info@VoteAshwanijain.com| VoteAshwanifain.com | @AshwaniJainMoCo Paid for by Friends of Ashwani Jain, Clarissa Kornell, Treasurer“We need to support fresh, new ideas in our politics, with progressive leaders who share our ‘community values and truly care about making change at the grassroots level. I see in Ashwani Jain what I've come to know in Juléin Castro ~a deep commitment to public service. On receiving the endorsement of the Honorable Julién Castro, candidate Ashwani Jain said: “L feel very fortunate to have the support of my mentor and former boss, Secretary Julidn Castro, I am honored that he believes in my vision for Montgomery County and has confidence in my experience and skills to fight for the progressive values he has championed his entire career.” On his decision to run, candidate Ashwani Jain said: "I'm running for Montgomery County Council because I know our local government can be more representative, responsive, inclusive and accountable, As someone who has been fortunate enough to run grassroots programs for President Obama and Vice President Biden, I've engaged and empowered Montgomery County residents. Now, I want to bring that same level of commitment to the community I was born and raised in asan At-Large County Councilmember. Ashwani Jain is a first generation American, a native of Montgomery County, the son of small business owners, a proud product of Montgomery County public schools, a former appointee with the Obama-Biden Administration, and a 15-year cancer survivor. VoteAshwanijain.com we Info@ VoteAshwaniJain.com| VoteAshwaniJain.com | @AshwaniJainMoCo Paid for by Friends of Ashwani Jain, Clarissa Kornell, Treasurer