 In the fall of 2015, Ficker began campaigning for a ballot measure in the 2016 general election to place term limits on the Montgomery County Executive and Montgomery County Council members.In 2016, Ficker's term limit initiative passed with 69% of the vote, limiting County Councilmembers to three consecutive terms in office.Ficker is known for his passionate support of the NBA's Washington Bullets (now the Washington Wizards).