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March 20, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Phil Andrews on Operating Budget (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, County Councilmember Phil Andrews is asked what he likes about the county executive’s recommended operating budget. Take a look: Related:

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March 18, 2014 | Staff Writer

Leggett Launches “Move” Program to Fill Vacancies

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett today announced the latest County initiative to continue support for the County’s innovation economy.  The MOVE (Make Office Vacancies Extinct) Program is designed to attract life sciences, IT, cybersecurity and green technology businesses to Montgomery County. These are the technology-based sectors critical to the County’s economic future. “MOVE is an […]

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March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Dr. Starr: ‘We Are Going to Have to Find $15 Million’ (Video)

In this MyMCmedia extra, Dr. Joshua Starr reacts to County Executive Isiah Leggett’s proposed operating budget which includes an unprecedented amount of money for Montgomery County Public Schools. Take a look: After Leggett’s news conference today, Board of Education President Phil Kauffman and Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua P. Starr released the following statement […]

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March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Rice on Recreation, Montgomery College and Energy Tax (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery Council President Craig Rice gives us his reaction to the County Executive’s proposed fiscal year 2015 operating budget. Rice said there are concerns about measured growth when it comes to the Department of Recreation, Montgomery College and a reduction in the energy tax. Take a look: Related:

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March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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County Executive Leggett on Budget & MCPS (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, County Executive Isiah Leggett talks about the record high of $2.164 billion for Montgomery County Public Schools in his fiscal year 2015 recommended operating budget. Take a look:   Related:

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March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Council President Craig Rice on Budget: ‘A Great Starting Point’ (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice gives us his thoughts on County Executive Isiah Leggett’s recommended FY 2015 operating budget. Take a look: After the budget press conference, Rice released the following statement: “Putting the annual operating budget together is always a large and demanding task. The hard work by the […]

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March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Councilmember Nancy Floreen on Budget (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Councilmember Nancy Floreen notes that County Executive Isiah Leggett’s recommended operating budget has some good news in it for homeowners and the school system. Take a look:   Related:

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March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Leggett Releases Proposed Operating Budget (Photos & Video)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has unveiled his nearly $5 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2015 on March 17. According to Leggett, the recommnended budget funds education beyond what is required by the State Maintenance of Effort Level law to meet future needs created by the escalating number of Montgomery County Public Schools students, […]

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March 12, 2014 | Staff Writer

Leggett Presents Operating Budget on March 17

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will present his recommended operating budget for fiscal year 2015 at noon on March 17. The presentation will take place in the auditorium of the Executive Office Building. You can watch the budget presentation live on Montgomery Channel 21. For more information, visit the county’s website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

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March 5, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Animal Shelter Grand Opening (Video)

It’s been a big week for animal lovers in Montgomery County: the county’s new animal shelter is now open for business. The spacious state-of-the-art facility replaces the cramped shelter on Rothgeb Drive in Rockville and it’s operated by the Animal Services Division of the Montgomery County Police Department. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. You can visit […]

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