In these twelve years with your help, we have made real progress. But it is essential that we not take what we have for granted and retreat to the sidelines. I am certain that our newly elected Executive and Councilmembers will continue the welcoming legacy of Ike Leggett. I know they will need your ongoing help to make that happen.
Marc recently announced: "I encourage all residents to attend our upcoming listening sessions and visit our transition website at
www.elrichtransition.com. My goal is to unify this county and listen to citizens, stakeholders, and fellow officials regarding their priorities. I look forward to governing this county in the same manner that I have served on the Council and in the same way I campaigned for this office --ambitious, ethical, inclusive, and innovative."
There are three immediate ways for residents and stakeholders to give their feedback
- Go to the transition website and click on "Add Your Voice" (under "Listening Sessions" tab) to share your priorities and ideas.
- Go to the transition website and join the Elrich Talent Bank. In addition to department heads and a small number of other senior positions, the County Executive appoints scores of members to important boards, commissions, and advisory groups.
- Attend one or more of the five public listening sessions in Potomac, Germantown, Olney, East County, and Takoma Park. At each listening session, residents and stakeholders of Montgomery County will have opportunities to have their voices heard by Marc and members of the Transition Team. Sign language interpreters and other auxiliary aids or services will be provided upon request with notice as far in advance as possible (preferably three (3) business days before a session). If these or other interpretation services or aids are needed to participate at the listening sessions, please call the transition team office at 240-777-9706 or email a request to MarcElrichTransition@montgomerycountymd.gov.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS OF LISTENING SESSIONS:
Thursday November 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Cabin John Middle School
10701 Gainsborough Road, Potomac, MD
Saturday November 17, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Kingsview Middle School
18909 Kingsview Road, Germantown, MD
Tuesday November 27, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
East County Community Center
3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD
Thursday November 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Olney Elementary School
3401 Queen Mary Drive, Olney, MD
Saturday December 1, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Takoma Park Middle School
7611 Piney Branch Road, Takoma Park, MD
I encourage you to spread the word to your networks to ensure that the voices of all of our communities are heard through this process and beyond.
Please forward this email and share the listening sessions flier with everyone you know who is ready to roll up their sleeves and work for an even better Montgomery County.
With appreciation for all you have done and will continue to do,
