Leggett, new Council Council formally take office in Montgomery County

Monday, Dec. 4, 2006

Click here to enlarge this photo Laurie DeWitt⁄The Gazette

Leggett (D), along with the nine council members, were sworn in at The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda before a packed audience of local and state politicians, community leaders and county employees.

‘‘For us to do well by those we serve, we must believe and visibly demonstrate that Montgomery County’s best days are still ahead of us. We will look at the challenges as opportunities that abound, and we are going to seize them,” Leggett said.

Outgoing executive, Douglas M. Duncan, who attended the ceremony, received numerous standing ovations from the audience, after being recognized by Leggett and Councilman George L. Leventhal (D-At large) of Takoma Park. Duncan will host his final Executive Ball after 12 years in office.