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Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett transmitted a memo to Council President George Leventhal late this week in response to a memo that Leventhal sent to Councilmembers about the budget savings plan. “I would like to set the record straight on a number of issues that you have raised,” said Leggett in the first paragraph of […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett has transmitted a savings plan of approximately $51 million in recommended savings from the budgets of county government and county agencies. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports the plan is now in the hands of County Councilmembers. You can find more information about the savings plan here.

The deadline to apply for the Montgomery County Executive’s Hispanic Gala Scholarship is today, July 15. Selected students will receive a one-time fund of $2,000 dollars to be granted to the Spring of the following year. Click here to fill out an application and find out more.

A shortfall in county revenues has precipitated the need for an across the board two percent reduction from the FY 16 operating budget. County Executive Leggett appeared on the County Cable Montgomery (CCM) show “One on One” this past week and talked about the proposed reductions. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view […]

Montgomery County has received 30 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards this year for outstanding programs. “I’m proud of the programs and services that Montgomery County has to offer its residents,” said County Executive Ike Leggett. “They reflect the dedication and commitment of our employees, and I am pleased that NACo has recognized their […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal said he is disappointed about County Executive Ike Leggett’s proposal to cut $500,000 in housing vouchers for homeless veterans in our area. Take a look: https://youtu.be/KZ4ar7G94qY

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal is scheduled to hold his weekly briefing with reporters at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 13th, to discuss key items that will be facing the County Council and its respective committees in the coming weeks. Among the topics, he is expected to discuss the recommended Fiscal Year 2016 budget […]

The deadline for applying for the county executive’s Hispanic Gala scholarships has been extended to July 15. Find out more in this report: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett signs the sick and safe leave bill at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Lorna Virgili reports. The new law goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2016. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the county’s Sick and Safe Leave Bill, county budget cuts, and more. You can watch the show in its entirety, below: