County Executive Isiah Leggett was joined today by County Councilmember George Leventhal, chair of the Council’s Health and Human Services Committee; County Health Officer Dr. Ulder J. Tillman and members of the Obesity Prevention Strategy Group to unveil a new “2BU” vending machine in the Executive Office Building aimed at providing healthier food choices to […]
“This is Hate Speech”
Statement by Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett on “Hate Speech” Advertising Placed in Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Locations October 15, 2012 “I am very disturbed by advertisements placed within the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) system by an organization that calls itself ‘The American Freedom Defense Initiative.’ “These ads state: ‘In Any War […]
Crown Groundbreaking (Video & Photos)
Gaithersburg leaders and senior staff joined Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and development representatives from SunBrook Partners, JBG Rosenfeld, Bozzuto Homes and other community leaders in a ceremonial groundbreaking for Crown, the largest mixed use development currently underway in Gaithersburg at the intersection of Fields Road and Sam Eig Highway. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. One […]
Montgomery County Retains Bond Ratings
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett today (Sept. 27) announced that Montgomery County has retained its AAA bond rating from all three bond rating agencies — Standard & Poor’s, Fitch and Moody’s – the highest possible rating. Among other accomplishments, the rating agencies cited the county’s economic base and strong financial management including measures taken to […]
Victory Court Groundbreaking (Video)
Victory Housing broke ground in Rockville for the construction of a new affordable senior 86-unit complex. Victory Court is located at the corner of Monroe and Fleet Streets and is expected to open in the summer of 2013. Victory Housing is the housing development arm of the Archdiocese of Wahshington and provides affordable housing and […]
Bond Rating Meeting in NYC (Video)
Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner, County Executive Ike Leggett and other county officials will travel to New York City this week to discuss the county’s bond rating.
Seeking WW II Vets
Events of 70 years ago in World War II changed the history of the world. On Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Silver Spring Civic Building, Montgomery County will honor the men and women who served their nation at that time and have since been referred to as part of “America’s Greatest Generation.” County Executive Isiah […]
Ambulance Fee Agreement (Video)
Montgomery County’s Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association has dropped its opposition to the ambulance fee so the issue will not go to referendum in November. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and Volunteer Association President Marcine Goodloe both comment on their debate and the new agreement in this video.
“One on One” With Ike Leggett (Video)
County Cable Montgomery (CCM) Lorna Virgili interviews Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett in this recent episode of “One on One.” Leggett discusses many of the events of this summer including the derecho storm of June 29th, the government’s response, Pepco’s response and cautions of home repair scams. Leggett estimates storm clean up will cost in […]
Fire Agreement
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association are pleased to announce that an agreement between the County and the Volunteer Association has been reached that will improve fire and rescue services for residents and visitors in Montgomery County. The agreement will boost communication, promote further cooperation and enhance the volunteer […]
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