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For Leggett, Shaping New Administration
Isiah "Ike" Leggett, the county's first new executive in 12 years, says he's "looking for real, long-term solutions that work" to guide his administration. His four-year term begins Dec. 4. On Election Day, he visited polling stations at Silver Spring's Leisure World, left.
(By Lucian Perkins -- The Washington Post)
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· Accountable government and responsive service delivery.
· Safe streets and secure neighborhoods.
· Healthy and sustainable communities.
· Keeping Montgomery moving.
· Preparing children to learn and live.
· Ensuring vital living for all residents.
· Expanding affordable housing.
Before the brainstorming began, a panel of experts, including Hudnut and Planning Board Chairman Royce Hanson, presented the economic, social and political challenges facing the county as its population approaches 1 million people.
At the end, Adams sought to temper expectations for the exercise.
"Will we reach closure and come up with Ike's legacy in 20 days? Most certainly not," he said. "This is a starting point."
With that, the meeting was closed to the press, and small groups of transition team members huddled around seven easels to being swapping ideas that will shape Leggett's agenda.




