Statement by Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett on Decision by Amazon to Include Montgomery County, Maryland Among the Finalists for Their New Second Headquarters

For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 18, 2018

“I am extremely pleased and proud that Amazon selected Montgomery County, Md. to enter into future discussions regarding locating their second headquarters. I want to thank Governor Hogan and his entire team for their strong support in helping to create a compelling case for the County.

“As the only County in the country on the short list, having the ability to move forward for further consideration is a real honor. I believe our initial proposal made an extremely strong case for Montgomery County as a great place to do business, and I look forward to working with Amazon to bring jobs and investment to the County.”

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Release ID: 18-439
Media Contact: Patrick Lacefield 240-777-6528