World of Montgomery

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett participated in the 2018 World of Montgomery Festival. Held at Montgomery College Rockville, the annual family-friendly event featured multicultural appreciation and understanding by spotlighting the cultures of Korea, China, El Salvador, Ethiopia, and India, which are some of the largest immigrant populations in Montgomery County. All five nations have established Sister City relationships with the County.

• See more photos of the event from flickr.

A Model for Inclusiveness

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for Main Street an initiative developed by Jillian and Scott Copeland. In creating Main Street, the Copelands leveraged their personal awareness of developmental disabilities and their experience in both education and construction. They are constructing the building and developing the resources that will be offered there, both for residents and for 1,000+ members of the community who have special needs. Representative Jamie Raskin; Maryland Secretary of Housing Kenneth Holt; Maryland Secretary of Disabilities Carol Beatty; and the County Council also participated in the event.

• More pictures may be viewed from flickr

General Election Early Voting

During early voting, individuals who are eligible but not yet registered can register and vote. Find more information from MD Board of Elections.

• Thursday, October 25th to Thursday, November 1st, from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Map of Early Voting Centers.
• Official Voter Guide and Sample Ballot.
• MD Board of Elections.

Hillside Senior Apartments

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett was joined by Gaithersburg Mayor Ashman, local residents and many others to celebrate the grand opening of Hillside Senior Apartments, affordable housing in an inclusive community for seniors. See more photos from flickr.

Employee Giving Campaign Underway

Montgomery County’s annual Employee Giving Campaign is now underway through November 30, 2018. County Executive Ike Leggett joined with departmental representatives on Tuesday afternoon October 16 for the kickoff of the annual campaign and to present awards for service during the 2017 campaign that raised $281,540 for our community nonprofit partners. Total employee contributions have increased each of the last five years. Employees may participate here. See more photos here.

Best in Nation for Fiscal Responsibility With Triple-A Bond Rating

County Executive Ike Leggett announced that Montgomery County has maintained its Triple-A bond rating for 2018 from all three Wall Street bond rating agencies. Fitch, Moody’s, and Standard & Poor’s all affirmed the “AAA” rating – the highest achievable – for the County.

• See press release for more information.

Community Service Week October 21-28

Join residents across the region for Montgomery County's annual celebration of community service by volunteering for one or more of the wide range of activities planned for this year's Community Service Week, Oct. 21-28. See all the Community Service Week Projects or start on the October Calendar to find projects that interest you and sign up to help!.

Drug Take-Back Day

On Saturday, October 27 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., community members can drop off unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs, as Montgomery County once again participates in the Washington Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Understanding the prevalence of opioid overdoses and abuse, this event is a particularly important means for the public to safely dispose of unused and unwanted opioid prescriptions and prevent their life-threatening abuse. See press release locations.