Montgomery Community Media

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, a former law school professor,  said he is baffled over a New York grand jury’s failure to indict in the Eric Garner’s case. “You can almost indict a ham sandwich if you wanted to,” he said.  Take a look: Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett details the information he is looking for from the Revenue Authority when it comes to reviewing operations at the Montgomery County Airpark. Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett reflects on his recent visit to the site of the fatal plane crash. He said the crash has also raised some questions from residents about the operations at the Montgomery County Airpark and he is asking for a review from the Montgomery County Revenue Authority. […]

A fund established for the Gemmell family has grown to over $355,000 this week. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett says it is gratifying to see the community’s generous support for this local family who lost so much in the tragic plane crash on Dec. 8. According to Kelsea Little, public […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett met with reporters on Dec. 10 to discuss a variety of topics including the tragic plane crash, the budget, his upcoming meeting with Governor-elect Larry Hogan, the Silver Spring Transit Center, union talks, racial profiling and more. You can watch the briefing in its entirety below:

Nearly 1,000 people attended the County Executive’s Inaugural Ball on Dec. 1 at the Bethesda North Marriott. This annual event benefits the Arts and Humanities of Montgomery County. There were 90 sponsors and organizers say there are plans to distribute at least $300,000 for arts and humanities organizations to advance arts education programming. Some of […]

Faith leaders joined the “Every Life Matters Walk” on December 7 beginning at the Carver Educational Services Center and ending with a rally at the Executive Office Building in Rockville. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett was joined by County Council President George Leventhal and others in voicing the importance of working together to end discrimination […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett was joined by several other county officials this week to commend the Montgomery County Partners for Animal Wellbeing (MCPAW) organization for creating and coordinating a new spay/neuter and identification microchip program for Montgomery County dog and cat owners. MCPAW’s Spay It Forward campaign is designed to deliver free spay/neuter and […]

A list of fifteen legislative priorities was presented to government officials during the 14th Annual Minority Legislative Breakfast on Dec. 9 in Bethesda at the Marriott Hotel. The event was sponsored by the Asian American Political Alliance, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County, and African American Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County. Together, these […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and other county officials held a news briefing at Congressional Plaza on a cold Dec. 8 to spotlight pedestrian safety during the holiday season. Watch the conference in its entirety here: Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger stressed the need to be safe in congested parking lots. Officials reminded motorists […]