Whetstone Watch

Whetstone Candidate Statements

BRIAN DELLA FERA
My name is Brian Della Fera and as a new resident of the Whetstone community, I am eager to contribute my perspective to the board of directors. I believe that strong, transparent leadership helps maintain both the quality of life and property value within our neighborhood. My background in scientifi c research and project management has given me skills in organization, problem-solving, and collaboration that I hope to bring to the board’s work. I look forward to supporting initiatives that refl ect the community’s shared interests and goals.

JAMES MARTIN
My name is James Martin and I am currently a member of the Whetstone board of directors. My term is coming to a close shortly and I am submitting my name as a candidate for reelection. I have lived in Montgomery Village for almost my entire life. When I was born in the summer of 1969, my parents brought me home to a townhouse in Stedwick. My parents moved to Montgomery Village because my father sold houses for the Kettler Brothers when Montgomery Village was fi rst built. We moved to Whetstone when I was 8 years old, and I lived in Whetstone, in three different houses, from that point until I graduated from the University of Maryland in 1993. Shortly after, I joined the Navy. I completed my naval service and then completed law school, before returning to Whetstone with my wife and children in 2005. I currently live next door to a house where I lived as a child.

I think I still have much to contribute to the Whetstone board and to the community. My history and personal experiences in the neighborhood, having grown up in the community and then having raised my own children here, give me a unique perspective. I have supported and contributed to Whetstone community activities, including the Whetstone Whales swim team, local youth groups and other enduring community traditions. I understand the perspective of residents who have anchored this community for decades, as well as the perspective of the newest members of our community who are looking to raise the next generation of Whetstone kids. As our community continues to evolve and change, the board will be tasked with maintaining and preserving those aspects of the neighborhood that make it special and unique, while at the same time helping it to evolve and respond to the needs of residents going forward. I believe I can make a meaningful contribution to those important tasks.

I would be grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve the community as a member of the Whetstone board of directors.

BRYAN PRICE
My name is Bryan Price, and I have been a member of the Whetstone community since November of 2015 where I live with my wife and two children. I have lived in Montgomery Village since 2009. I have had the opportunity to serve on the board for the past 7 years. I am currently serving as the Treasurer for the board. For most of my career I have worked as a government contractor in the IT fi eld. As for community engagement, I currently serve as coach on the Firebirds Track Club and I am an assistant scoutmaster for the local Boy Scout troop. I would like to continue to serve on this board because I would like to remain involved with helping and maintaining our community. I believe that my experience and outlook can continue to contribute positively to the board, which in turn would be benefi cial for our community. I believe that as members of a community it is necessary that we all be involved and informed. 

Whetstone Watch: for residents of The Courts, Goshenside, Lakeside and the Ridges of Whetstone.