Leggett, Montgomery’s first and solely Black county govt, maintains that his administration laid the groundwork for revamping east county, the place he nonetheless lives. He opened three new recreation facilities, brokered a deal for Washington Adventist Hospital to relocate to east county, and in 2017 finalized plans for Viva White Oak, an enormous, 280-acre life sciences hub close to the FDA headquarters. Marc Elrich (D), the present county govt, stated he has continued Leggett’s legacy, launching a new bus rapid transit system alongside route 29.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/11/10/montgomery-county-redistricting-east-election/ | Montgomery County council redistricting provides east county a shot at stronger illustration
