Montgomery County Executive to Welcome New Fire Chief at Weekly Media Briefing, Wednesday, July 17 & Comment on Political Violence

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Reporters are encouraged to participate in this week’s virtual media briefing on Wednesday, July 17, at 12:30 p.m., where they will have the opportunity to ask Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich questions.

The County Executive will speak with the County’s new fire chief, Corey Smedley, after being sworn in this week. He is the first Black man to lead the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. The County Executive will also discuss the importance of planning early for back-to-school vaccinations, reflect on a tumultuous week for our country and offer his thoughts on political violence.

The weekly media briefings offer reporters an opportunity to discuss timely and vital issues with the County Executive, key members of the County Government and community leaders invited to the Zoom call. Media members who wish to participate in the virtual media briefing should contact Tracy O’Connor at tracy.o’ [email protected] by 10:30 a.m. on the day of the briefing. Login information will be provided after receipt of the RSVP. Login information for the media briefing remains the same from week to week. There is no need to RSVP each week unless you are new to the call.

You can view the media briefing live on the County Executive’s X account (@MontCoExec) or the County’s Facebook page. Provided there are no conflicts, you can also watch the briefing on County Cable Montgomery.

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Media Contact: Joe Dominguez 719-761-3655

For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Media_Detail.aspx?NaID=5854