County Executive Leggett to Travel to Cuba in February

County Executive Ike Leggett on One ne on oneMontgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is preparing to go to Cuba in February.

Spokesperson Patrick Lacefield said the trip will take place from Feb. 20-25, and it  “represents a regional opening to Cuba – D.C.”

According to Lacefield, the trip is being organized by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He said officials from Washington, D.C. and Prince George’s County are also involved.

Lacefield said more details would be released later.

County Executive Leggett Recaps Cuba Trip (VIDEO)

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Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett visited Cuba last month as part of a trip organized by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC). In the video below, County Executive Leggett talks about the trip and the potential economic and cultural opportunities available in Cuba. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of […]

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Leggett, Berliner and Navarro Meet with Ambassador Jeffrey Delaurentis in Cuba (PHOTOS)

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Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, Councilmember Nancy Navarro, and Councilmember Roger Berliner are in Cuba this week as a part of a delegation arranged by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. According to a news release, the purpose of the trip is to create an opportunity for potential economic and cultural partnerships with Cuba. County […]

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Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 19, in Montgomery County

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Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 19, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County House Delegation is scheduled to be briefed on the Watkins Mill Interchange today at 9 a.m. in Annapolis. 2. Mayor of Takoma Park Kate Stewart will be hosting a coffee meet and greet at Black Lion Grocery at 8:00 […]

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Leggett, Berliner and Navarro Prepare for Cuba Trip: How Much Will It Cost?

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Montgomery County officials will travel to Cuba this weekend on a trip organized by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC).  The trip will cost Montgomery County taxpayers a total of $8,700 which will cover expenses for Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and his Administrative Assistant Claudia Canales, according to County spokesperson Patrick Lacefield. Montgomery […]

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Montgomery County Officials to Join Regional Leaders on Trip to Cuba

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As MyMCMedia first reported; Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett along with Montgomery County Councilmembers Nancy Navarro and Roger Berliner, will join the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) for an exploratory mission to Cuba from Feb. 20-25. According to a news release, the purpose of the trip is to create an opportunity for potential economic and […]

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County Executive Leggett to Travel to Cuba in February

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Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is preparing to go to Cuba in February. Spokesperson Patrick Lacefield said the trip will take place from Feb. 20-25, and it  “represents a regional opening to Cuba – D.C.” According to Lacefield, the trip is being organized by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He said officials from Washington, […]

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    On February 1, 2016 at 8:19 am responded with... #

    I think he should go to Minnesota and learn something about proper snow removal.

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