Ike Leggett Honored at Pre-Inaugural Reception Isiah "Ike" Leggett celebrated his victory as the first African American to be elected Montgomery County Executive with hundreds of supporters at a Pre-Inaugural Reception held in his honor on December 3, 2006, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Rockville. Hosted by the African American Democratic Club of Montgomery County (AADCMC), the reception featured a presentation to Ike's wife, Catherine, live entertainment, and recognition of numerous community, business and political leaders. Leggett, who served 16 years on the County Council, promised to make the community "proud of my leadership."

Ike and Catherine Leggett listen to program in their honor.

Leggett's Pre-Inaugural Reception Co-Chairs Barbara Flack-Darko and Vivian Malloy.

AADCMC President Ann De Lacy with former AADCMC President Michael Griffiths and his family and Ike and Catherine Leggett.

Cong. Albert Wynn and Musician Marcus Johnson with Ike Leggett.

AADCMC Membership Chair Patricia Horton with Ike Leggett.

Delegates Bill Bronrott and Herman Taylor with Ike and Catherine Leggett.

Ike and Catherine Leggett greet District 19 Club President Shirley Johnson and Diane Adams.

Reception guests danced to the music of the Jonathan Davis Projekt.

Photographs by LaVerne Flanagan-Norman
Text by Barbara Flack-Darko