News

 
Op-Eds:

The Washington Post, "“Montgomery County Democrats Make a Mockery of Democracy," 02/15/18

The Israel Forever Foundation, "Antisemitism, not hidden by the mask of anti-zionism," 01/18/18

The Washington Post, "Antibiotic Legislation Falls Short in Maryland," 11/10/17

The Baltimore Sun, "Russia Sanctions Reveal U.S. Hypocrisy," 08/09/17

 

 

                                                      

 

Public Events: 

Dupont Summit Speaker: Reducing the Influence of Money in Politics Via the Digital Invigoration of Grassroots Democracy 
DC Podfest Speaker: Political Podcasting Panel
 

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Press Coverage: 

  1. 08/17/18- "WITH COOPER IT’S ALL A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE." The Montgomery Sentinel Newspapers.
  2. 02/20/18- "13 Reasons Why." The More Perfect Union Podcast. (Interview begins 55:00 minutes into the episode)
  3. 02/13/18- "Mitchell Rabin Interviews Jordan Cooper on Public Service." A Better World Radio. 
  4. 12/15/17- "I Had a Great Conversation with Jordan Cooper." Jim Shea for Governor.
  5. 12/01/17- "The Happyness Journey with Dr. Dan Amzallag"
  6. 11/29/17- Dance Place News, "Leadership Team on Public Interest Podcast"
  7. 11/27/17- "The Rotunda Podcast with Trimmel Gomes", Ep 129 (15:00 minutes into the episode)
  8. 11/10/17- "DC Podfest- Speakers- Jordan Cooper."
  9. 10/12/17- "12 Minute Convos: Jordan Cooper"
  10. 9/26/18- "Podcast on Maryland Politics, Anyone?", Maryland Matters
  11. 9/22/17- "Public Interest Podcast is using Speechmatics’ cloud transcription service to transform an extensive audio blog archive into a book"
  12. 9/15/17- "Craft Lit- 468 Chapters 106-107 The Count of Monte Cristo" (mentioned at 3:00 minutes into the episode)
  13. 8/31/17- "Social Sidekick Episode 101- Jordan Cooper on Public Service"
  14. 6/23/17- "WTHU AM Radio Broadcast"
  15. 06/22/17- " TLBTV: Rebecca Sounds Reveille - Wake Up To - Required Healthcare, Need to Know "
  16. 06/14 / 17- " Frederick Officials Hold Panel Discussion to Get Public's Input " WHAG Television.
  17. 06/13 / 17- " Your Relationship with Community Service ," Health Relationships with Daaiya Cixx
  18. 06/13 / 17- " Jordan Cooper - Committed Public Servant "
  19. 06/12 / 17- " Panel Discussion- Advancing the Public Interest for the People of Frederick ." Envision Frederick. 
  20. 05/26/17 - New Theory : " Passion for Politics, Hitting the Ground Running "
  21. 05/21/17 - A Miner Detail: "Two Maryland podcasters walk into a room"
  22. 05/03/17 - Inside MC Online. "Listen to Dr. Pollard's Interview on Public Interest Podcast" 
  23. 03/24 / 17- RowdMap : 

    " RowdMap, Inc. Chief Scientific Officer, Joshua Rosenthal, PhD, featured on Public Interest Podcast on Social Mandate for High-Value Healthcare "

  24. 03/06 / 17- Montgomery County Renter 's Alliance, Inc. : "Public Interest Podcast with Jordan Cooper Featuring Renters Alliance Executive Director, Matt Losak,  Jan. 11"
  25. 01/04 / 17- League of Women Voters : " Public Interest Podcast: Are Our Elected Officials Selecting Their Constituencies Instead of Having Voters Select Them 
 
Press Excerpts: 
 
 
"Jordan Cooper might be the only political candidate in Maryland whose conversation with a potential voter has been interrupted by his campaign partner aggressively devouring the voter’s dog’s food."
 "Travels with Jasper: One Candidate's Constant Campaign Companion." Maryland Matters. May 7, 2018. Meghan Thompson. 
"Jordan Cooper, one of six nonincumbents running for a House seat in District 16, has rolled out endorsements from Glendening, Gansler, former Gov. Harry Hughes (D), and former Lt. Gov. Melvin Steinberg (D). The incumbents in the Democratic primary are Dels. Ariana B. Kelly and Marc Korman." Maryland Matters. 4/17/18.

""Long, Daunting Ballot in Montgomery County May Deter Voting." Maryland Matters. Len Lazarick. 4/3/18. 
    "GUEST COMMENTARY: MONTGOMERY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE’S LATEST VOTE UNDERMINES DEMOCRACY," Maryland Matters. 02/18/18.

2.     "Politics Roundup: Democratic Central Committee Bars Dual Candidacies, Amid Protests From One Candidate," Bethesda Magazine. 02/16/18.

3.     "Montgomery County Democrats Make a Mockery of Democracy," The Washington Post. 02/15/18. 

4.     "Local Democratic Party Corrupts Democracy," Seventh State political blog. 02/14/18.

5.     "Mitchell Rabin Interviews Democratic Candidate Running As Delegate in MD," A Better World Radio. 02/13/18.

6.     "Jordan Cooper files for second run for delegate—and seeks a second office as well." Bethesda Magazine. 02/09/18.
"Cooper said he was motivated to run for the MCDCC after an overwhelming majority of registered Democrats failed to come out to vote when he last ran in 2014.

He complained that, when he organized five voter canvasses prior to the 2016 election as an area coordinator for the MCDCC, “on none of those canvasses did any central committee members ever show up, even though they had agreed to ahead of time.

“I feel if I serve on the central committee I may have more gravitas, more cachet to get people actually joining in this in this effort to reach out to the overwhelming majority of the party.” 

Cooper, who holds a master’s degree in public health, said his second bid for delegate is focused on creation of a “public option” intended to hold down health premiums by allowing residents to buy insurance through the state of Maryland.

9.     Guest Speaker was Jordan Cooper, Candidate for State Delegate in District 16, Rotary Club of Potomac-Bethesda, 11/09/17.

11.  "Jordan Cooper of Bethesda, said redistricting in a fair fashion will provide a positive example to others as to what good governance is all about."
a.     Baltimore Post-Examiner, "Maryland Redistricting Reform Commission Wraps
                    Up Hearings,"  10/15/2015.
12.  The Great Race went off on Tuesday to determine the fastest way to get from downtown Bethesda to downtown Silver Spring. 

Jordan Cooper, a Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates, thought biking was the way to go -- he believed it would be faster to ride the Capital Crescent Trail than to drive, or to take the Red Line. He also wanted to show that the trail would be a viable bike route even after the Purple Line is built. So during Tuesday's rush hour, he put it to the test -- he hopped onto a Capital Bikeshare bike. Cooper's campaign manager, Adam Beitman, got on the Red Line; Bill Jacobs, a Green Democrats candidate, drove.

Cooper won; Jacobs came in second. Beitman finished third.

WTOP Radio, 103.5FM, The Great Race: Three ways from Bethesda to Silver Spring, WTOP Staff, June 4, 2014.
13.  “My hope is that this race mobilizes Maryland and all key stakeholders to finally recognize the need for getting this project finished ASAP. It has taken far too long to build the Purple Line and this race will prove that,” [Cooper] said.

And Cooper is not shy about the fact that he believes he will win the race hands down. “I believe I will win. I expect to beat Metro’s Red Line handily, even without single-tracking,” he said.

“I expect to beat a car as well, and the margin of my victory will be based on how much traffic we happen to have tomorrow. I’m looking forward to publicizing the exact times.”

Montgomery Community Media, Local Candidate Plans Race to Silver Spring, Valerie Bonk, June 2, 2014.

14.  "The purpose of this great race to beat traffic is mainly to demonstrate the pressing need for more alternative forms of mass transit,” Cooper said. “The white elephant in the room is that Montgomery County has an increasing population in a place where there’s already terrible traffic, some of the worst in the nation.

This will allow more people to go in and around Montgomery County and make it a better place to live, work, and play.”

Cooper will be using a Capital Bikeshare bike along the Capital Crescent Trail, along which a large section of the Purple Line will run. His campaign manager, Adam Beitman, will take the Metro’s Red Line, and Bill Jacobs, a member of the Green Democrats, will take a car via East-West Highway.

The Sentinel, Cooper to race traffic to prove Purple Line is needed, Patrick Stoll, May 30, 2014.

15.  "Quick: What's the fastest way to get from downtown Bethesda, Maryland to downtown Silver Spring, Maryland?

Jordan Cooper, a Democratic candidate for Maryland's House of Delegates, suspects a bike might beat a car and the Red Line. So the District 16 candidate will put it to the test.

On June 3, he'll hop aboard a Capital Bikeshare bike in Bethesda and race to Silver Spring in a contest he's calling The Great Race.

Cooper says he wants make a couple of points: that it's time to get cracking on the construction of the Purple Line, which will connect the two downtowns; and that even after the Purple Line is built, the Capital Crescent Trail will still be a viable bike route."

WTOP Radio 103.5FM, Candidate thinks two wheels best from Bethesda to Silver Spring (Video), WTOP Staff, May 29, 2014.

16.  "Jordan P. Cooper, a candidate for a seat in the state House of Delegates in a Bethesda based district, released a video Wednesday announcing his new light rail promotion plan. Cooper plans to bike from Bethesda to Silver Spring on June 3, while his one aide drives the same route and another travels via Metro Rail Red Line through the Washington, D.C. area. Cooper is hoping to highlight that the proposed Purple Line light rail project, which would take the same approximate route as the bike trail would speed travel in Montgomery County.

'Unfortunately it is taking forever to build this thing,' Cooper saidin the video."

The Celock Report, Dem Plans Bike Race To Promote Light Rail, John Celock, May 29, 2014.


17.  "The “Great Race,” announced by District 16 candidate Jordan Cooper on Wednesday, is meant to prove the Purple Line light rail and other transit projects are much needed to help solve Montgomery County’s traffic congestion woes.

Cooper will take a Capital Bikeshare bike from the Bethesda Metro station at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3. At the same time, his campaign manager Adam Beitman will hop on the Metro Red Line. Bill Jacobs, a member of the Montgomery Green Democrats, will get in his car and head toward Silver Spring via East-West Highway.

Cooper said he will beat Beitman and Jacobs to downtown Silver Spring by cycling to it on the Capital Crescent Trail. He claimed that would show the importance of the 16-mile light rail — which is planned to run alongside a large portion of the trail from downtown Bethesda to Silver Spring."

Bethesda NOW, Candidate To Race To Silver Spring On Bike To Promote Purple Line, Aaron Kraut, May 28, 2014.
18.  "Jordan Cooper, who works in health care technology for Kaiser Permanente, said it would serve the House of Delegates well to have some people who know how health care works."

Bethesda NOW, Incumbents Not Completely On Same Page In D-16 Debate, Aaron Kraut, May 19, 2014.

19.  "Jordan Cooper, a candidate for the House of Delegates in District 16, spoke about his neighborhood’s experience with Pepco when the company discovered a broken underground cable there in January. But he closed by wondering why Pepco should receive another rate increase so soon after last summer’s decision. That decision is under appeal from Montgomery County and Pepco, which also opposed the granting of less than half of its request. 'We’ve already given Pepco prospective payment for the increase in reliability that we’ve seen,' Cooper said. 'Why pay them a second time for what they said this prospective payment last June 30 was going to cover?' "

Bethesda NOW, PSC Hears Opponents And Some Supporters Of Pepco’s Latest Rate Hike Request, Aaron Kraut, May 13, 2014.
20.  " 'I’m working 18 hours a day, seven days a week running an 18-month campaign,' boasted Cooper, who has been sighted campaigning along on median strips and asking drivers waiting in traffic for their votes. "

Bethesda Magazine, Moco Politics Blog, Few Differences Emerge During First Full Fledged Candidate Forum In Dist. 16, Louis Peck, May 8, 2014.

21.  "Nobody has worked harder than young Jordan Cooper. This one seems wide open."

Center Maryland, The Known Unknowns, Josh Kurtz, April 9, 2014.

22.  "It is clear that, when it comes to health policy, it is not enough to have great ideas, a workable theory, and money to spend; knowledge of how to properly implement large scale IT projects is critical. I am running for state delegate in Maryland as one of the next generation of politicians who are born digital natives, and for whom thinking about policy in terms of technology is not only essential but natural.... A website where anyone can buy affordable, subsidized health insurance with excellent coverage options is a great idea. I still believe that it can be done effectively in Maryland ... If elected to represent Montgomery County in Annapolis, my top priority is to ensure that health-care reform works and that costs come down. "

Washington Jewish Week, Letter to the Editor: Digital Natives Needed, Jordan P. Cooper, April 9, 2014.

23.  "Jordan Cooper‘s campaign shows exceptional hustle."

Seventh State, Upended D16 Race Now a Tough Fight, John Gallagher, March 28, 2014.

24.  "All 11 candidates in the District 16 delegate primary race have signed a petition agreeing to run a clean campaign race without negative ads or slanderous information of other candidates often seen in other campaign races. The pledge, written by candidate Jordan Cooper, was not inspired by any incident but by the realization the three successful candidates must work together in Annapolis. 'I came up with the idea of the clean campaigning pledge in acknowledgement of the reality that after the democratic primary on June 24, that the democrats who are elected together all need to be working together for Montgomery County to get better value for their tax dollars through the state legislature,' said Cooper."

The Sentinel, District 16 candidates take the pledge, Donna Broadway, March 27, 2014.

25.  "District 16 delegate candidate Jordan Cooper on Thursday released a campaign video, with a shout-out to the video maker and friend who made it for him for free. The video is on Cooper’s site. In the video, Cooper focuses on the economy, schools and transportation infrastructure. “I was born, raised and educated right here in Bethesda, Maryland,” Cooper says. “More importantly, I have the experience and track record of public service to move us forward.”

Bethesda NOW, Delegate Candidates Make Strong Pitches, Aaron Kraut, March 27, 2014.
26.  "Cooper, who has a master’s degree in public health, also is a graduate of the county school system. He is a technology integration specialist at Kaiser Permanente and has volunteered on numerous political campaigns in Maryland in the past. He described his big concerns as health care reform, school construction, keeping the arts in the schools as well as expanding the foreign language program to all elementary schools and improving infrastructure." 

Washington Jewish Week, Eager pols seek to fill Frosh’s seat, Suzanne Pollak, March 26, 2014.
27.  "马里兰议员代表第十六选区:  介绍. "Maryland is at a crossroads, and as a legislator,
my top priority is getting healthcare right."

Chinese Outlook (Print Only), Feature: Jordan Cooper, Healthcare is the Priority, Staff (Lisa), March 24, 2014.
28.  "Though Candy Crush may be topping the charts for smartphone apps, a pair of Walter Johnson High School seniors are gaining traction with an app to assist District 16 voters. On the app, users can learn more about one of their candidates, figure out if they live in District 16, and find election information. Robert Mozayeni and Daniel Kapit designed the app, called Cooper for Maryland, for Democratic District 16 delegate candidate Jordan Cooper. .. “When you have a lot of voters that are unaware of what district they’re in, ... it’s helpful to be able to refer voters to the app and just say ‘open the app at your house and it will be able to tell you if you’re in the district or not,’” Cooper said.

Maryland Gazette, District 16 delegate race goes mobile with help of high school students, Sarah Scully, March 18, 2014.
29.  "Cooper Launches Campaign App — D-16 candidate for delegate Jordan Cooper on Wednesday announced his campaign is launching a phone app that will let people know if they are in District 16 based on their location. The app, developed by Walter Johnson High School student Robert Mozayeni, will also let people contribute directly to Cooper’s campaign and get news and alerts leading up to the June 24 primary. “I volunteered to design this App for Jordan Cooper because, with his emphasis on job opportunities for youth and funding for education, I believe he is the best candidate for both students and Millennials, and I want to give back and help him succeed in this June’s Democratic primary. Even though I can’t yet vote, I found a way to be a part of the campaign,” Mozayeni said in a press release.

Bethesda NOW, Political Roundup: D-18 Candidates, Daly Files, Cooper's Phone App, Aaron Kraut, February 19, 2014.
30.  “During a D-16 candidates’ forum last night at a Rockville condominium, four Democratic House of Delegates candidates signed a pledge not to engage in personal attacks or negative talk about opponents. Candidate Jordan Cooper initiated the pledge. 'Jordan proposed this because of the fact that three of the candidates will ultimately need to work productively together in Annapolis for the benefit of Montgomery County,' [Campaign Manager Adam] Beitman said. 'It is in everyone’s interest to ensure that relationships among all future delegates are friendly and close, and this is a gesture of goodwill on the part of all signatories.' ”

Bethesda NOW, D-16 Roundup: Duncan Rescue Squad Fundraiser, Clean Campaign Pledge, Aaron Kraut, January 29, 2014.
31.  " 'It’s not money that will determine how this election is won,' Cooper said. 'It’s direct voter contact.' ... Cooper said he has been making that contact by canvassing neighborhoods throughout the county since Memorial Day of 2013.

'I personally knocked on 6,000 doors in District 16,' Cooper said.His campaign does not need as much money as others do, Cooper said, as his campaign manager and other staff are working for free. Other candidates plan to use their funds to hire full-time staff."
Maryland Gazette, In delegate race, show them the money, Agnes Blum, January 29, 2014.
32.  "On Thursday, Pepco spokeswoman Courtney A. Nogas said that a 1,500-foot stretch of underground cable needed to be replaced between Luxmanor and Old Georgetown roads. Pepco said it discovered the fault in the cable on Jan. 6, according to Jordan P. Cooper, president of the Luxmanor Citizens Association. ... Cooper said last week he began receiving comments and complaints about the work from several neighbors. After organizing the meeting, he said, he was pleased with its outcome. 'It was very clear that there was a real need in our community for more information,' said Cooper, who is running as a Democrat for a District 16 seat in the House of Delegates. "

Maryland Gazzette, Rockville resident: Pepco apologized for lack of communication about neighborhood work, Jenn Davis, January 17, 2014.
33.  "Delegate candidate Jordan Cooper said he has campaign contributions from more than 300 unique individuals and he has knocked on more than 5,000 doors."

Bethesda NOW, D-16 Political Roundup, Aaron Kraut, December 18, 2013.
34.  "Jordan Cooper... said his top priority would be to help drive down the cost of health care. Every single month we have individuals facing rising health care costs,” said Cooper, who told the audience his father was a physician and mother a nurse. “The cost of health care in this country is unaffordable and unsustainable.”

Maryland Gazette, Candidates Try to Earn Votes at Bethesda Meeting, Agnes Blum, November 27, 2013.
35.  "Delegate candidate Jordan Cooper did some guest teaching on Monday at Walter Johnson High School. The subject — AP National, State and Local Government — was near and dear to Cooper’s aspirations for state office. “I was first introduced to government in these same classrooms. My overarching goal today is to make the pathway towards public service for our students clearer,” Cooper said in a prepared release. “I hope to open their eyes to the fact they too can run for public office and transform their visions of a better community into a new reality.”

Bethesda NOW, Cooper Heads Back To Alma Mater For Civics Lesson, Aaron Kraut, November 12, 2013."
36.  "On Nov. 11 Jordan Cooper visited WJ to meet with AP Government classes. ... [Walter Johnson graduate] Cooper is currently running for office as state Delegate in the Democratic Primary in Maryland’s 16th District. Cooper discussed the legislative bill to law process, how Maryland’s Constitution differentiates our state from others, and about what it takes to run an effective, professional campaign.Cooper was not here to promote himself discuss his own platform as he made very clear to students. 'I am here to teach, not to campaign,' Cooper insisted. His overarching message to students was to seize the opportunities given to them, – and as a senior high school student Cooper did just that. He became Student Page in the Maryland House of Delegates where he spent two weeks in session with the delegates. 'It was a great experience, and it sparked my interest in politics,' he said."

The Walter Johnson Pitch, WJ Alum Runs for State Delegate, Elizabeth Winter and Tenni Idler, November 26, 2013.
37.  "D-16 Delegate Candidate Jordan Cooper: ' I believe that the information provided this evening seemed to indicate that Pepco was abusing their power. I think that there’s evidence of that as you see Pepco flouting historical precedent. But on the other hand, potentially as a result of advocates like Abbe [Milstein], you do see Pepco has heard the message that we demand better reliability. They’re responding now, maybe not nearly in the manner we’d like them to respond. But I think that Pepco is currently taking steps to improve reliability. It seems as though Pepco held the PSC hostage after saying that we won’t improve our infrastructure unless we get the tracker.' "

Bethesda NOW, Pepco, PSC Critics Air Grievances In Front Of Political Candidates, Aaron Kraut, November 7, 2013.
38.  "The economic crisis and its disproportionate effect on not just his generation, but retirees and older workers as well, got Jordan Cooper ... into the District 16 race, he said."

Maryland Gazette, A New Generation for Annapolis?, Kate Alexander, October 11, 2013.
39.  "With last week’s mass shooting deaths at the Navy Yard still fresh in people’s minds, ... Jordon Cooper of North Bethesda said he would outlaw all assault rifles, including ones already purchased, under his legislative plan to combat gun violence that he released last week. He also wants all firearms registered in a statewide database and that this registration be renewed every two years. His plan demands that all firearms used in a crime or in the possession of a felon be cross-listed in a statewide registry. Finally, under Cooper’s plan, the owners of any guns used in a homicide or robbery would be penalized, even if they were not involved in the crime."

Washington Jewish Week, Gun control is an issue in 16th District, Suzanne Pollak, September 25, 2013.
40.  "In light of Monday’s shooting at the Navy Yard, Maryland House of Delegates candidate Jordan P. Cooper, 28, has called for Maryland to crack down even harder on guns. Cooper, of Bethesda, who is running for District 16, issued a “legislative plan to combat gun violence” Wednesday. His plan would outlaw all assault rifles without exception, create a statewide registry for all guns and require those who don’t register a firearm to surrender it to the state. He also would penalize straw purchases of firearms, and even go as far as to reprimand the owner of a gun used in a homicide or robbery, regardless if the owner was or was not involved in committing the crime."

Maryland Gazette, Free State Gun Ban Plan, Kate Alexander, September 20, 2013.
41.  "After Monday’s Navy Yard shooting, District 16 Delegate candidate Jordan Cooper on Wednesday said he would propose more extensive gun control than the General Assembly approved last year. Cooper proposed banning all assault rifles, gun registrations that would be renewed every two years, and criminal punishment for gun owners who do straw sales of guns that end up being used in a homicide or robbery."

Bethesda NOW, Morning Notes: Delegate Candidate Cooper Proposes Assault Gun Ban, Aaron Kraut, September 19, 2013.
42.  "One House of Delegates candidate from Bethesda, Jordan Cooper, issued a proposal Wednesday that lives up to the worst fears of gun owners. But it might have appeal inside the Beltway in the district now represented by Sen. Brian Frosh, floor leader of the new control law. Cooper’s plan includes a total ban on assault rifles, biennial renewal of gun licenses, and government confiscation of guns not properly licensed or renewed."

Maryland Reporter & Baltimore Post-Examiner, Candidate’s Gun Control Plan Even Harsher Than New Law, Staff Reporting, September 19, 2013.
43.  “A former legislative aide in the House of Delegates, [Cooper] spoke about the 'difficulty for young people of becoming financially independent in a down economy, the need for more transit-oriented development that would make ownership of a car unnecessary, and the lack of solid job opportunities.' "

Vassar Alumni Hub, In the Media - July 2013 Roundup,  Jared Scott Tesler. August 7, 2013
44.  “Congratulations to the new members of the Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board confirmed by the County Council today [including Jordan Cooper]."

Neighborhood News, New CAB Members Announced,  Ken Hartman, Director. July 16, 2013
45.  "I think when you have baby boomers squeezed by aging parents and dependent Millennials, you’ll find that they may be receptive to how we can create a more diverse community.”


“I’d like to be somebody who’s accessible to Millennials, who can pull them in and let them know that it will work for them. They need to make their voices heard.”

Bethesda NOW, "Cooper Targets Millennials with Pool Party Fundraiser."  Aaron Kraut. July 17, 2013.
46.  "It’s almost like a tax on being young,” Cooper said. “I’m representing a generation that has not been well represented in government."

Maryland Gazette, "Cooper Running for State Delegate to Help Represent His Generation."  Kate S. Alexander. July 3, 2013.
47.  "Jordan Cooper may be young, but he's not inexperienced, and he's running to be a delegate in the Maryland General Assembly."

Patch.com, "Young Bethesdan Kicks off Campaign to Run for District Delegate."  Laura L Thornton. May 21, 2013.
48.  "He will knock on every door, read every email, respond to every question, and run his campaign like he’s lived his life: by serving the community with integrity."

Daily Kos, "A Friend, A Candidate: Jordan Cooper for Maryland." David Catalinotto. May 15, 2013.
49.  "For me, good governance can be summed up in one word: Integrity,” Cooper said. “Being whole in oneself, having one’s thoughts and behaviors in accord, fulfilling one’s responsibilities, and honoring one’s commitments are all hallmarks of leadership properly executed.”

Bethesda NOW, "Cooper To Hold Panel Discussion Fundraiser." Aaron Kraut. May 15, 2013.
50.  "District 16 Delegate Candidate Jordan Cooper... travels the world going to parliaments..."

The Sentinel, Print only: "Cooper Runs for Dist. 16 Delegate Slot." Donna Broadway. April 25, 2013.
51.  "[Jordan Cooper] who said he has aspired to a House of Delegates seat since serving as a General Assembly page while a senior at Walter Johnson High School. Cooper filed his statement of candidacy when filing opened on April 9, and plans a fundraising event this month. He has a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, and spent two years working in Annapolis for state Delegate Keith Haynes, of Baltimore."

MoCo  Politics- Bethesda Magazine, "Political Vacancy Sign Attracts a Crowd." Louis Peck. May 1, 2013.
52.  "District 16 has one new, semi-unknown candidate: Democrat Jordan P. Cooper, a former aide in the House of Delegates, is running for a delegate position expected to vacate this year."

The Sentinel, "Candidates begin throwing hats into the ring." Shannon McHale. April 25, 2013.
53.  "North Bethesda resident Jordan Cooper launched his campaign for Delegate of District 16 in the Maryland General Assembly on April 13. Here are some photos of the event: Visit www.CooperforMaryland.com to learn more about Jordan and the campaign."

MyMCMedia, "Cooper Launches Campaign for MD Delegate." Sonya Burke. April 17, 2013.
54.  "Jordan P. Cooper of Rockville, a former health policy adviser and aide in the House of Delegates, has thrown his hat in the ring."

Maryland Gazette, "Early bird candidates file for 2014 election." Holly Nunn. April 12, 2013.
55.  "At that event were a handful of people who said they will run, including Jordan Cooper, a ... healthcare policy wonk who has worked as an aide to Annapolis lawmakers. Cooper on Wednesday debuted a Facebook page and will hold a press conference on April 13 to announce his campaign."

Bethesda NOW, "District 16 House of Delegates Race Should Be Busy." Aaron Kraut. March 29, 2013.


Press Releases:

ALL D-16 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATE SIGN COOPER’S CLEAN CAMPAIGN PLEDGE

March 19, 2014; Bethesda, MD -- All Democratic candidates for Delegate in Maryland’s District 16, including incumbent candidates, have signed on to a “Clean Campaign Pledge” prepared by Jordan P. Cooper, said Cooper in a statement to supporters this morning.
Cooper introduced his Clean Campaign Pledge two months ago at the Fallswood Candidate Debate.
Said Cooper, “I introduced this pledge because I know that all three delegates will have to work together for the benefit of Montgomery County once elected. That is why I committed myself—in writing—to running a clean, issues-based campaign focused on what is best for our community. I am happy to announce today that all of the other Democratic candidates have joined me and done the same.”
The Pledge reads:
“During the 2014 District 16 Democratic Primary race for the House of Delegates, I pledge:
1. To avoid personal attacks against fellow candidates. I will not engage in any form of public character attack, defamation, or false accusation against other candidates.
2. To avoid distortions and misrepresentations of other candidates personal lives, records and positions. This includes distortions in the media, campaign literature, advertisements, mailings, and / or public speaking engagements.
3. To instruct members of my campaign team, including staff, advisors and volunteers, to abide by these same terms.”
 Jordan P. Cooper is a Democratic Candidate for Delegate in District 16. He was born and raised in Montgomery Country, and lives in North Bethesda. Cooper is the only challenger candidate running for Delegate in District 16 who has extensive on-the-ground legislative experience in Annapolis, including as a Legislative Aide. He is a public health expert with academic, legislative, and professional experience in health policy. Cooper currently serves as President of the Luxmanor Citizens Association, and is also an appointed member of the Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board. He holds a masters from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and received his B.A. from Vassar College.

COOPER LAUNCHES iOS CAMPAIGN APP

February 19, Bethesda, MD, Jordan Cooper, Democratic Candidate for Delegate in District 16, announced today that his campaign has put out a mobile App which lets voters know whether or not they live in District 16 based upon their current location. Said Cooper, “It’s confusing for a lot of people: many constituents I meet while campaigning are unsure of their district. We built this App in large part to solve the issue. Now, anyone who wants to know can simply download it from the Apple store and find out. We will also have one for Android soon.”
The campaign app was built for the campaign by Walter Johnson High School volunteer Robert Mozayeni, a local student who develops mobile applications on a freelance basis.
Said Mozayeni, “While the app’s core feature is the ability to see if you live in District 16, users also have the ability to read recent campaign updates, contribute directly through their phones, connect with Cooper on Twitter and Facebook, and get important news and alerts in the days leading up to the election.”
“I volunteered to design this App for Jordan Cooper because, with his emphasis on job opportunities for youth and funding for education, I believe he is the best candidate for both students and Millenials, and I want to give back and help him succeed in this June’s Democratic primary. Even though I can’t yet vote, I found a way to be a part of the campaign.”

COOPER VOICES UNWAVERING SUPPORT FOR OBAMACARE, PRESIDENT

November 15, 2013, Bethesda, MD, – In a statement today, Jordan Cooper voiced his vocal support for the Affordable Care Act, “Obamacare”, along with his full backing for President Obama in the light of mounting pressure from Democrats at the national level and a Congressional vote on the program.
Support for the ACA is, and has been, a key principle of Cooper’s campaign for Delegate in Maryland’s District 16. That support takes on added significance in light of the fact that problems with the initial rollout of the law are, according to a lead Washington Post article today, “testing the loyalty of Democrats in Congress.”
Said Cooper, “National Democrats ought to be vigorously defending and explaining this absolutely necessary piece of legislation during a bumpy but critical roll-out period.”
“The President’s efforts to ensure that every American has access to high-value healthcare must be taken to nation’s State Houses. With the public’s interest, the public’s health, and the health of our economy at stake, defending the gains of the Affordable Care Act has never been more imperative. As a Democratic candidate for Delegate in the D.C. metro area, I am compelled to voice my full support for the President’s signature legislative accomplishment. It is my privilege and the collective responsibility of other state-based Democrats to let the President know that our loyalty is assured.”
“Maryland is an early implementer of Obamacare and, unfettered by the partisan gridlock that obstructs Congress’ ability to provide Americans with a basic human right, the Maryland General Assembly must use its Democratic majorities to ensure that every Marylander has access to affordable, quality healthcare.”
Cooper’s three point plan to drive down health care costs can be found on his campaign website: http://www.CooperForMaryland.com/Healthcare.
Prior to his run for office, as a Policy Advisor at the National Partnership for Women and Families, Cooper wrote comments pertaining to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act; some of those were subsequently incorporated into final regulations in the Federal Register.

COOPER, AT WALTER JOHNSON HS, GUEST TEACHING AP “NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT” CLASSES

November 11, 2013, Bethesda, MD, – All day today, Veterans Day, Jordan P. Cooper is guest-teaching students in Walter Johnson High School’s Advanced Placement National, State, and Local Government classes. He is focused on helping students explore state politics in the Maryland General Assembly, as well as the process of campaigning for state office. Cooper will engage scores of the most politically involved students at WJHS by teaching six distinct classes throughout the day.
Said Cooper, “I am humbled by this opportunity to teach students at my Alma Mater about our participatory democracy. I was first introduced to government in these same classrooms. My overarching goal today is to make the pathway towards public service for our students clearer. I hope to open their eyes to the fact they too can run for public office and transform their visions of a better community into a new reality.”
Cooper, a 2003 graduate of Walter Johnson, entered Maryland state politics while in his senior year there as a Student Page in the Maryland House of Delegates. After graduating from Vassar College, he went on to intern on Capitol Hill for Congressman Charlie Melancon [LA-D-3].
“My experiences of government as a student were transformative, and without that early exposure I would not be running for Delegate today. I am encouraging all the students I speak with today to get involved with government in Montgomery County, in Annapolis, and in Washington. We are one of the few places in America where students can participate in politics at every level without any obstacles. My message to our students is this: seize the opportunity.”

COOPER ANNOUNCES MAJOR ENDORSEMENTS FROM LOCAL, STATE & NATIONAL LEADERS

October 10, 2013, Bethesda, MD, – Today, Jordan P. Cooper announced a roster of major endorsements from local, state and national leaders with a stake in what happens in Montgomery County and Maryland. In a statement, Cooper said “I am honored to even be mentioned alongside such an incredible group of political figures and others who have achieved the highest reaches of success in business and politics, science and justice, government and healthcare.”
Among those who have formally endorsed Cooper include local politicians like Rockville Mayor Phyllis Marcuccio, who said: “As the Mayor of Rockville, I know what it takes to be an effective leader for our community. Jordan Cooper has proven that he has what it takes to represent Montgomery County effectively in Annapolis.”
Numerous current and former statewide leaders added their voices, including former Secretary of Maryland’s Department of Business and Economic Development Dave Edgerley, who added “Jordan’s energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to bettering the quality of life in Montgomery County is second to none.”
Even national figures have weighed in. Richard Sorian Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, ‘10 – ‘12, emphasized Cooper’s depth of experience with healthcare policy, writing: “Jordan Cooper will be an outstanding Delegate in Annapolis. He is positioned, by experience, to be a leader in the critical work of reducing health care costs and improving the quality of healthcare in Maryland.”
That sentiment was echoed by Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine Candidate Dr. Noel Rose, who said: “I support Jordan Cooper in his bid for the House of Delegates because he has a humane view of public health and the importance of the government in promoting the general welfare.”
A full list of the most significant endorsements that Cooper has received so far can be found below. Individual statements of support from these individuals can be viewed online at www.CooperForMaryland.com

COOPER TO TESTIFY IN FAVOR OF BUS RAPID TRANSIT, A KEY ELEMENT OF A 3-PART TRANSPORTATION PLAN

October 1, 2013, Bethesda, MD, September 26, 2013 – This Thursday, at a Montgomery County Council hearing on the Countywide Transit Corridors Functional Master Plan, Jordan P. Cooper, a Democratic Candidate for Delegate of District 16, will testify in favor of investing in Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in critical, high-density, mixed-use commercial/residential areas of the county.
“I support BRT as a means of complementing our current transportation infrastructure, which is insufficiently prepared to meet the demands of our burgeoning population over the coming decade,” said Cooper. “BRT is a critical component of our vision for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) communities where residents can live, work, and play without needing to rely on a private vehicle; it will catalyze economic development, remove cars from the road, and will offer expanded transit options for a diverse population that requires flexible, reliable, convenient, frequent, and efficient movement around the region.”
Cooper’s support of BRT is part of a comprehensive transportation plan that he has outlined as a Candidate for Delegate in District 16. “The three pillars of my plan include: 1) investments in new forms of public transit infrastructure, including BRT, the new light rail Purple Line, and the Capital Bikeshare program; 2) support of TOD that seamlessly integrates pedestrian walkways, biking infrastructure, and major transit nodes; and 3) maintained investments in existing public transportation infrastructure in neglected areas such as with Metro’s all-too-often single-tracked, flooded Red Line, and with WMATA’s bus routes which fail to be on-time, all-the-time.”
“I believe that Montgomery County, like Maryland as a whole, is well positioned to be a leader in promoting the development of downtowns that integrate new public transit-nodes, mixed-use pedestrian accessible zoning, and healthy, vibrant communities. When elected, championing these investments in our public transportation infrastructure will be one of my top priorities for creating a more vibrant economy and a more livable community.”

LEGISLATIVE PLAN TO COMBAT GUN VIOLENCE

September 18, 2013 – In the light of this week’s horrific massacre of innocent civilians at nearby Washington, D.C.’s Navy Yard, Jordan P. Cooper today released his legislative plan to begin combatting gun violence in Maryland and ensuring the safety of all our citizens.

The proposed legislative language reads:

WHEREAS firearms have taken the lives of far too many Americans; and,
WHEREAS firearms have increasingly been used in the perpetration of national tragedies; and,
WHEREAS current firearm regulations have proven insufficient at thwarting public massacres; and,
WHEREAS encouraging responsibility and accountability among gun owners is in the interests of all Marylanders; and,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

1.     THAT all assault rifles, without exceptions for those firearms grandfathered in recent legislation, be outlawed in Maryland.
2.     THAT to provide for responsible gun ownership in Maryland, all firearms will be registered in a statewide database and that all firearm registrations will be regularly renewed on a biannual (24 months) basis.
3.     THAT all firearms lacking registration with the state or having expired registrations be surrendered to the State and that the State proactively seek to retrieve and confiscate all firearms with expired registrations exceeding six months.
4.     THAT every firearm recovered from the scene of a crime or discovered to be in the possession of a convicted felon is cross-listed with this firearms registry database.
5.     THAT to penalize straw purchasing of firearms, the owner of every firearm used in a homicide or robbery be penalized in accordance with the determination of the Secretary for the crime regardless of their (non)-involvement in the crime.
 Jordan P. Cooper is a Democratic Candidate for Delegate (MD-16). He was born and raised in Montgomery Country, and lives in North Bethesda. Cooper is the only challenger candidate running for Delegate in District 16 who has extensive on-the-ground legislative experience in Annapolis, including as a Legislative Aide. He is also the only public health expert running, with academic, legislative, and professional experience in health policy. He received his masters from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and his bachelors from Vassar College. He is President of the Luxmanor Citizens Association, an appointed member of the Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board, and was formerly a Health Care Policy Advisor at the National Partnership for Women and Families.

STATEMENT ON NAVY YARD RAMPAGE

September 17, 2013, Bethesda, MD, – “In the wake of the events at Washington, D.C.’s Navy Yard yesterday – in the wake of another senseless massacre of innocent civilians – nothing can be said to heal the pain of those inconsolable ones who have lost family, loved ones and dear friends.
Yet however singular their suffering, America suffers with them. We suffer collectively for yet another incident of mass shooting and death. The unfortunate truth is that sensible and strengthened gun regulations might not have saved the lives lost—but, by the same token, we can never know now whether they might have contributed to preventing this tragedy.
Today we suffer for those who have been lost—but tomorrow we must fight to put in place policies that will reduce the likelihood of the next tragedy from occurring.”

COOPER APPOINTED TO REPRESENT NORTH BETHESDA 

July 19, 2013, Bethesda, MD – County Executive Issiah “Ike” Leggett and the Mongtomery County Council have respectively appointed and confirmed Jordan P. Cooper to the Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board. Cooper will sit on the 19 member Board as a neighborhood representative of North Bethesda. His placement on the Citizens Advisory Board builds upon the campaign’s growing credentials as Cooper continues to expand the capacities in which he serves the community in which he was raised.
The CAB appointment extends Cooper’s ability to represent the constituency of District 16 beyond the 892 households he represents as the President of the Luxmanor Citizens Association, to include the entirety of District 16.
In a statement, Cooper said, “My appointment to the Citizens Advisory Board presents an invaluable opportunity for me to represent the interests of our community to the County Executive. It is my desire that my service on this Board will better enable the needs of our community to be met by Montgomery County.”
For more information, visit http://www.CooperForMaryland.com/Media/PressReleases.aspx.

COOPER ADVOCATING FOR MOCO MILLENIALS

July 10, 2013,Bethesda, MD – As the race for Maryland’s 16th District Delegate race heats up, candidate Jordan P. Cooper has made advocating on behalf of the county’s Millennials a key campaign pillar.
In a statement, Cooper said, “As a Millennial myself, I understand exactly the kinds of problems that Montgomery County residents under thirty face in securing quality, metro accessible housing; meaningful opportunities for employment; and the many everyday benefits which earlier generations took for granted.” … “Making Maryland’s economy work for recent graduates and others who have been left out of the labor market is one of my top priorities. I will bring to Annapolis the perspective of someone who intimately understands the unique challenges of our generation. Here in Montgomery County, I will fight for policies that enhance the quality of life for this unique demographic.”
As part of his outreach to Montgomery County residents under thirty, Cooper is hosting a poolside event with music in Rockville on July 14th: Putting the Party Back in the Democratic Party.
When: Sunday July 14th, 2013
3:00-7:00 PM
Where: Rockville, MD 20852
For more information on the event, visit www.CooperForMaryland.com/party

COOPER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF LUXMANOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION 

June 4th, 2013, Bethesda, MD – Last week, Maryland District 16 Democratic Candidate Jordan P. Cooper was elected President of the Luxmanor Citizens Association.
The LCA was founded in 1938 as a local organization of concerned neighborhood residents. Incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1966, the association represents more than 850 families. Advocacy and community action are channeled through committees dedicated to public safety, traffic, schools, the environment, and welcoming new residents. Apart from its advocacy activities, the LCA holds parties, picnics, arts & crafts shows, and other special events.
Following his election, Cooper made the following statement: “I am happy about this opportunity to serve as President of the Luxmanor Citizens Association. I was born, raised, and educated in our community, and this position is an incomparable opportunity for me to give back to our community, which has given me so much. My top priority is to be responsive to community concerns while ensuring the safety, health, and smart growth of our neighborhoods.”
“As I seek a seat in the Maryland General Assembly, representing all of the 16th District and Montgomery Country, I know that the experience of representing a part of our district will be an incredibly rewarding learning opportunity.”
“As an elected representative in Montgomery County, I will continue to make my voice heard on issues of broad concern to our District. I will also continue to serve as a resource for those seeking solutions to problems they face with all levels of government and the private sector. If you need help with a local matter or with a government agency, please contact me at Jordan@CooperForMaryland.com”

LEADERS ADDRESS CHALLENGES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, DRIVING SUCCESS AT COOPER CAMPAIGN EVENT

May 22, 2013, Bethesda, MD – Late last week, senior Montgomery County leaders gathered for a fundraiser and public panel discussion on good governance and leadership at the home of Jordan P. Cooper, Democratic Candidate for Delegate, 16th District, Maryland General Assembly.
Cooper was joined by Steve VanGrack, Mayor, Rockville, MD (1985-1987); Dr. Alan Cheung, Montgomery County Board of Education (1990-1998); and Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, Congregation Bnai Tzedek. Each speaker brought unique insight to bear on the challenges and opportunities of leadership here in Montgomery County.
Rabbi Weinblatt spoke about the attitudes and habits essential to good leadership: "Even if there are others who aren't doing the right thing, you should do the right thing. Even if others have no courage, you should have courage. Leadership means having the willingness to make a stand and do what others will ultimately respect in you."
Mayor VanGrack addressed critical, and distinctive, local priorities: "No man ever stands so tall as the one who stoops to help children... Our education in Montgomery County is superb, our public safety and our police department are incredible, and land use planning has been executed well so that Montgomery County has become a great place to live."
Board Member Cheung gave Jordan, and the entire audience, an inspiring imperative: "You have to have passion for the job, to serve the people; you have to be ethical and moral... Leaders are not born; they are developed. Parents are leaders for their children and teachers are leaders for their students ... Listen to the people, and understand their needs."
Inspired by three incredible local leaders, Jordan concluded by addressing the crowd: “I am not campaigning merely to claim a title or a seat in Annapolis. I am seeking to serve in order to work for greater ideals; for a stronger, more just society. My goal is to leave our community just a little bit better than we found it.  … Two virtues guide me in all that I do, and those are: First, to be a Mensch – a good man; Second, to always strive for one of the highest ideals in my religion – Tikkun Olam – leaving the world a better than we found it. These are the reasons I stand before you today.”

MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEADERS GATHER FOR PANEL DISCUSSION ON LEADERSHIP AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Members of the Press are advised that Jordan Cooper, Democratic Candidate for Delegate, District 16, Maryland General Assembly, will host a panel discussion, dessert reception and campaign fundraiser featuring three Montgomery County leaders this Thursday evening, May 16th, between 8:00-9:30pm. The subject of discussion will be “Leadership & Good Governance in Montgomery County.”
Featured speakers will include:
  • Steve VanGrack, Mayor (1985-1987), Rockville, MD
  • Dr. Alan Cheung, Montgomery County Board of Education (1990-1998)
  • Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, Congregation Bnai Tzedek 
General attendees will contribute a $50 Couvert, with $30 for Young Democrats.
 The Event will be held at the Cooper Residence:
6329 Windermere Circle
North Bethesda, MD, 20852
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For press inquiries, contact Adam@CooperForMaryland.com, 202-670-5585

JORDAN P. COOPER ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR DISTRICT 16 DELEGATE SEAT

April 13, 2013, Bethesda, MD - With supporters, family and friends assembled, Jordan P. Cooper formally announced his candidacy for one of Maryland’s District 16 Delegate seats today.
In an announcement in Bethesda, Cooper described his passion for creating a stronger community in Montgomery County, a commitment to public service, and his record of accomplishment in state government as a legislative aide to a state Delegate. No other non-incumbent candidate has this extent of experience in Annapolis.
"I hope to leverage my record in state government and in health policy to better advocate for Maryland’s 16th Legislative District,” said Cooper. “And not only will I be an advocate for you once I am elected, but I am your advocate now, as a candidate. If you need solutions to problems you face, or are simply concerned with the way our political system works, reach out to me directly at Jordan@CooperForMaryland.com and I will see your issue through to its resolution."
Cooper was born and raised in Montgomery Country, and lives in North Bethesda. He and his family are proud to have been among the first 100 families to join the Bnai Tzedek Congregation, where they are active members. Unique among the candidates, Cooper has dedicated his life to community service and volunteering with local organizations focused on a range of causes.
Cooper is also the only public health expert running with academic, legislative, and professional experience in health policy. He received his master’s degree in Maryland from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. While in Baltimore, academic training was supplemented with concrete experience working at the Johns Hopkins University Medical Campus. Later, as a health care policy advisor at the National Partnership for Women and Families, he wrote comments pertaining to the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on the use of quality measurement to improve value in health care. Some of those were incorporated into the final regulations in the Federal Register.
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