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Calling him a “County Executive for the future,” Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D) endorsed Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett this week. The complete text of Congressman Van Hollen’s endorsement: “I proudly endorse Ike Leggett for reelection as Montgomery County Executive. As we move into the future, Montgomery County continues to need a visionary and principled […]

In a public/private partnership with the Jewish Council for the Aging, Montgomery County moves forward with a new project to provide transportation service to residents living near the county’s five senior centers. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. For more information, visit MontgomeryCountyMD.Gov/Seniors or call 240.777.4980   […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has unveiled his Fiscal Year 2015 Capital budget and CIP, which includes record funding for school construction. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Related posts:  

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett announced the launch of the new Recreation Senior Center Transportation Initiative.  This new service supports Montgomery County’s commitment to ensure a viable lifetime community, a goal laid out in “A Community for a Lifetime:  The Senior Agenda,” produced by the County’s Commission on Aging and Office of the County Executive, and adopted […]

County Executive Ike Leggett recently held an information session on the Open Montgomery program where county residents have access to services and data. Learn more in this report. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Related Posts:

With primary elections roughly six months away, campaigns are picking up steam. Six gubernatorial hopefuls were at a recent debate organized by the Committee for Montgomery. The candidates took turns pitching policy ideas in front of a packed house. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local […]

As 2013 comes to an end, County Executive Isiah Leggett visited the studios of Radio America as the invited guest at the county’s Spanish language radio show, “Montgomery Al Dia”. During the half hour interview, the executive highlighted many of the accomplishments and challenges this year. Leggett mentioned that looking forward to next year, the […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett recently signed into law legislation that grants builders and homeowners a property tax credit for the inclusion of accessibility features in residential housing. Lorna Virgili was at the bill signing ceremony. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

The Montgomery County Council has taken the unprecedented steps and recently passed a measure to raise the county’s minimum wage over a four year period. The bill has been signed into law by County Executive Ike Leggett. This action puts Montgomery County ahead in a national movement to address growing wage inequality. Susan Kenedy has […]

County Executive Isiah Leggett visited the United Nations in New York City this week. Leggett was invited to participate in a leadership dialogue on “Accelerating Action toward Sustainable Urbanization: The Role of Private Urban Partnerships in Catalyzing Change.” Leggett spoke as to private sector, urban, and United Nations leaders. The panel is intended “to provide […]