Listening Sessions

County Executive Marc Elrich invites you to attend one of his upcoming listening sessions in

• Bethesda (Dec. 15)
• Potomac (Dec. 17)
• Kensington (Dec. 20)

This is your opportunity to let the new County Executive know what is important to you. For information about locations and times of the upcoming listening sessions, see the press release.

GCAAR Legislative Breakfast

County Executive Marc Elrich addresses the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS (GCAAR) legislative breakfast in Rockville. This annual event provides GCAAR members with the opportunity to discuss real estate issues with local officials. Senator Chris Van Hollen, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin and several County Councilmembers were among the elected leaders who attended the breakfast.

• See more photos from flickr album

By Unanimous Decision

The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to confirm County Executive Marc Elrich’s appointees Andrew Kleine, Richard Madaleno and Robin Riley as the chief administrative officer, budget director, and recreation director respectively.

18th Annual Minority Legislative Breakfast

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Moderator Elbridge James, and County Council President Nancy Navarro participate in a panel discussion at the Minority Legislative Breakfast. Every December, the African American Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County, the Asian American Political Alliance, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County host the event to discuss legislative issues that have an impact on the minority business community of Montgomery County with the goal of developing a common agenda presented as legislative priorities.

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Marc Elrich sworn in as the 7th Montgomery County Executive

Marc Elrich is sworn in as the 7th Montgomery County Executive. He had previously served three terms (12 years) on the Montgomery County Council as an at-large member, being first elected in 2006. Marc was also an elementary school teacher and a Takoma Park City Councilmember. Marc was born in Washington, D.C., and moved to Montgomery County at a young age. He attended McKenney Hills Elementary School, Montgomery Hills Junior High School, Einstein High School. He and his wife raised their family in Takoma Park: daughter Jamie and sons Josh, Dougie and John. Jamie, her husband Victor, and their children, live around the corner from Marc—in a house he built.

• View his full vision statement
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19th Montgomery County Council Sworn In

The 19th Montgomery County Council is sworn in at the 2018 Montgomery County Inaugural Ceremony at the Music Center at Strathmore. Newly elected Councilmembers Gabe Albornoz, Andrew Friedson, Evan Glass, and Will Jawando join returning Councilmembers Sidney Katz, Craig Rice, Council Vice President Nancy Navarro, and Council President Hans Riemer.

• Watch remarks from previous County Council President Hans Riemer
• Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/council
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Touching the Future

Montgomery County’s new Executive Marc Elrich delivered his inaugural address at the Music Center at Strathmore.

• Watch the full speech.

Inaugural Interfaith Service

The Inaugural Interfaith Service featuring leaders from seven faith traditions was held in the Mansion at Strathmore. The service affirmed the County’s essential unity, and offered thanksgiving, wisdom and inspiration for creating an even more inclusive, equitable Montgomery County.