Gazette endorses Ike Leggett:
“Ike Leggett earns our endorsement largely through his uncommon mix of collaborative leadership skills ... Leggett’s more deliberative, professorial tone begets an air of credibility and fosters a level of trust that will serve Montgomery well in good or hard times.” » Read more

In the News

Mr. Leggett's Principles: Our choice for county executive in Montgomery
The Washington Post, August 13, 2006

Ban’s Supporters Cite Boom in Business
By Nancy Trejos, The Washington Post, July 4, 2006

Traffic, growth clash in Montgomery run
By Jon Ward, The Washington Times, August 4, 2006

African-American Dems pay homage to black officials Saturday gala was hot spot for state and local candidates
By Janel Davis, Montgomery County Gazette, March 1, 2006

Leggett Goes After Waste
The Washington Post, February 16, 2006

Panelists: Common goals remain for blacks, Jews
By George L. Spectre, Washington Jewish Week, January 26, 2006

Leggett hears Webb Tract concerns: County executive candidate supports ‘balanced growth’
By Sebastian Montes, Montgomery County Gazette, November 16, 2005

Put people’s needs ahead of developers
Letter to Editor, Montgomery County Gazette, June 29, 2005

In Battle for Funds, Winners and Losers
The Washington Post, May 26, 2005

Dems pack Progressive Maryland dinner
By Steven T. Dennis, The Gazette, April 1, 2005

New Entry Heats Up: MD Executive Race Ex-Montgomery Council Member Isiah Leggett 2nd to Seek Nod
By Tim Craig, The Washington Post, January 26, 2005

Leggett to enter county executive race
By Douglas Tallman, The Gazette, January 26, 2005

Leggett in county executive race
By Sonia Boin, Frederick News Post – Montgomery County Edition, January 26, 2005

New Entry Heats Up MD Executive Race
ABC 7 News, January 26, 2005

Minority Recognition Awards Nominees Professor Isiah Leggett
Montgomery/Leadership, "Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.", By MSTA Maryland State Teacher's Association, January 15, 2005

Against All Odds
By Stacy Gilliam, Howard Magazine, Fall 2004

Honoring Ike Leggett
The Sentinel, April 29, 2004

Popular Politician Named Outstanding Leader by Leadership Montgomery 2003 Award Recognizes a “Great Public Servant”
by Charlie Maier, (‘93), Leadership Montgomery, May 16, 2003

Leggett takes next step on life’s road
By Chuck Lyons, Commentary, The Gazette, January 15, 2003

Montgomery’s Leggett: A Listening Legacy: 1st African American Elected to Council Retires After 16 Years
By Michael H. Cottman, The Washington Post, November 26, 2002

Montgomery’s ‘voice of reason’
By Candus Thomson, The Baltimore Sun, June 7, 1999