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Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett announced today, Dec. 24, that the State Highway Administration (SHA) will allow the county to reduce the number of lanes on Old Georgetown Road near Rockville Pike to make it easier to cross for pedestrians. According to a news release, the county’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will also be able […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett talks about race relations in Montgomery County. Related:  

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett released the following statement about the release of Alan Gross: “I am delighted by the release of Montgomery County resident Alan Gross by the Cuban government. “As I and many others have said in the past, he should never have been arrested in the first place. His only ‘crime’ was […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett said county police are moving forward with a review and plan for introducing body cameras to the force. Take a look: Dan Lane, the public information officer for the Gaithersburg Police Department, said the city’s department is also considering the implementation of body worn cameras. […]

Pet owners in Montgomery County will no longer have an excuse not to spay or neuter their pets thanks to a new program supported by the Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being. MCPAW’s Spay It Forward campaign promises to deliver free spay/neuter and free microchipping service to owners of cats and dogs regardless of income […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett updates reporters at a recent briefing on the status of the Silver Spring Transit Center.   Related:  

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett met with Governor-elect Larry Hogan on Dec. 11 over breakfast in Burtonsville. In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Maryland Governor-elect Larry Hogan said he learned a lot about Leggett’s six-point economic plan at that meeting. But did they discuss the Purple Line? Take a look: Related:

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett addressed a record crowd at the Committee for Montgomery’s 25th annual legislative breakfast on Dec. 12. He described the county as the economic engine of Maryland but said the county should not be treated as the state’s ATM machine. He also stressed how important it is to move forward on […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett said union negotiations are in the early stages. Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett recounts his own experiences with being stopped by the police, including an incident when he was on the campaign trail this year on Good  Hope Road. Leggett made these remarks at a news briefing on Dec. 10 where he was asked about his participation in […]