[3] Berliner earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College and a Juris Doctor from the McGeorge School of Law of the University of the Pacific.

[3] Some of the clients he represented included Canadian gas producers,[5] the Government of Guam,[6] and Nevada Power Company.

[7] On behalf of his client Pacific Gas and Electric, Berliner sent a petition to the Maryland Public Service Commission proposing to give customers the option of paying an additional four dollars per month to fund the planting of trees to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

[10][11] On January 11, 2000, Betty Ann Krahnke announced that she would resign from representing District 1 on the Montgomery County Council.

[24] In his announcement, Berliner said he would increase regulation and oversight of development, reduce traffic, and modernize public schools.

[32] The editorial board complimented Denis' hard work on the Council, although it disagreed with his stance against the Purple Line.

[33] Denis was also proud to his successful passage of legislation to restrict residents from erecting mansions on small residential lots.

[37] The task force was composed of residents, representatives of the home building industry, an architect, and a real estate agent.

[39] Berliner sponsored a proposal to ban fences and other structures on property near the C&O Canal National Historical Park.

[40] Berliner also supported a proposed ordinance that would require the County's approval before the removal of a tree from a residential lots.

[42] Workers who live in their employer's house would need to be given a private room for sleeping with a door that can be locked as well as access to a kitchen, a bathroom, and laundry facilities.

[43] Berliner's term ended in August 2009, when Councilmember Valerie Ervin was elected vice president of the Council.

[45] The award was in recognition of legislation Berliner supported that would allow property tax credits for installation of solar panels.

[47] Berliner said the $15 million that the bill would raise could give tax credits to residents who install energy-efficiency products in their homes.

[50] Berliner supported a bill that would require the County's contractors and subcontractors to provide benefits to spouses and registered domestic partners of their employees, without regard to gender.

[51] Berliner voted in favor of a bill to give a tax credit to local small businesses engaged in the research, development, or commercialization of innovative and proprietary technology that comprises, interacts with, or analyzes biological material.

[53] The deal gave Live Nation a special exemption from zoning and design rules, the County paid for most increased construction costs, and $80,000 in annual tax breaks.

[56] Berliner told The Washington Post that most urgent problem facing his constituents was the county government's budget.

[63] Vricella said that Montgomery County's tax rates were stunting economic growth and leading to job losses.

[69] Berliner also supported a bill to require property owners who apply for a sediment control permit to plant trees.

[75] Peterson Companies proposed to build a retail, office, and hotel project on 100 acres (0.40 km2) east of Interstate 270 in Clarksburg.

[82] A family therapist by profession, Trachtenberg had been a president of the Maryland chapter of the National Organization for Women and an at-large Council member from 2006 to 2010.

[84] Trachtenberg's candidacy was endorsed by Democracy for America,[83] Metropolitan Washington Council AFL–CIO and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35.

[87] Kirkland supported relaxing of enforcement of drunk driving laws because they hurt businesses and discourage social drinking.

[88] Kirkland said that the County's enforcement of building code violations was part of a plan to drive out working class residents.

[92] Berliner sponsored a bill to create a green bank that would provide low-cost financing for residential and commercial solar electricity projects and energy-efficiency improvements.

[93] Berliner voted for a Council resolution that asked the Maryland General Assembly to reform the county's liquor control system.

[95] Berliner cosponsored a bill to allow people age 65 and older, with individual or combined gross incomes of $80,000 or less, to defer increases on property taxes on their principal residence until they sell their home.