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July 18, 2012 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett

Leggett Orders Champion Ride On Buses Out of Service

Statement from Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett Regarding Today’s Ride On Bus Fire “As a result of today’s Ride On bus fire involving a Champion bus, I have directed the Department of General Services to take all remaining Ride On Champion buses out of service — permanently. We are very fortunate that no one was […]

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July 13, 2012 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett

“This is a Game Changer” (Video)

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and six other Maryland executives sent a letter to the state Public Service Commission regarding Pepco’s response to the June 29 storm. The elected leaders expressed their concern over the utility company’s staffing levels and disclosing outage information to emergency services. In this video clip, Leggett explains why this is […]

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July 6, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Redwiggler Farm: A Unique Program (Video)

Redwiggler Farm in Clarkesburg provides vocational structure for adults with developmental disabilities to grow organic vegetables to sell or donate locally. You can find out more at Redwiggler Farm.

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June 29, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Leggett Sends Hiring Authority Resolution to Council (Video)

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett sent a resolution to the Council that would authorize officials to create a hiring program for individuals with disabilities. With the Council’s approval, the resolution will appear on the November ballot. Take a look.

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June 8, 2012 | Staff Writer

Rockville Opposes Gaithersburg’s Annexation Plans

The Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic (PHED) Development Committee will hold a work session at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 11 to discuss the city of Gaithersburg’s petition to annex approximately 27.9 acres of land located near Frederick Road (Route 355) and Shady Grove Road, generally referred to as the Sears/Great Indoors Property […]

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June 3, 2012 | Staff Writer

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A New Place to Live in Silver Spring (Video)

Montgomery County officials recently participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Galaxy Apartment building in downtown Silver Spring. Take a look at what makes this new place to live so special.

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June 1, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Higher Recycling Goal (Video)

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett has announced a new recycling goal: he wants to see 70 percent of the waste stream recycled by the year 2020. Take a look.

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May 29, 2012 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County's "A Community for A Lifetime" Senior Agenda

Senior Agenda (Video)

County officials have unveiled a new agenda for seniors. Take a look.

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May 29, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Leggett Reacts to County Budget Adoption (Video)

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett comments on the County Council’s 2013 fiscal year budget. Watch this video clip for more. View the entire episode of County Report this Week.

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May 22, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Transit Task Force Recommendations

The Montgomery County Transit Task Force on May 22 presented its recommendations to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett for establishing a 160-mile, innovative, “best-in-class” rapid transit system that creates a comprehensive transit network. The Task Force is recommending that the system be built in three phases over the next nine to 20 years to mitigate […]

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