Statement
Statement of Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Passing of Former County Attorney Marc Hansen
For Immediate Release: Sunday 16 July
Montgomery County today lost a kind and passionate long-time resident who devoted much of his life to public service with our County Government. Marc Hansen worked in the County Attorney’s Office for 37 years, including the last 12 as the County Attorney. He retired in January 2022 as the longest-serving County Attorney. Over almost four decades, multiple County Executives, dozens of County Councilmembers and thousands of County colleagues relied on his advice and guidance.
He encouraged, trained and mentored countless attorneys, including many who have gone on to become judges, Assistant Maryland Attorney Generals, Federal attorneys and attorneys who have risen in the ranks in the Office of the County Attorney. During the early, complicated months of the COVID-19 pandemic, he provided critical legal guidance for many of the steps we took to keep residents safe.
Our thoughts are with his wife, their children and all of his friends and former co-workers who will miss him greatly.
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Release ID: 23-016