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Community group thanks Montgomery County commissioners for iLEAD celebration that honored nearly 400 students
Summary
A community representative thanked Montgomery County commissioners for financial support of an iLEAD end-of-year celebration on May 6 that honored nearly 400 fifth-grade students from 13 schools; commissioners also used the meeting to praise the county’s summer intern program.
A community representative thanked Montgomery County commissioners at the June 3, 2025 commission meeting for the county’s financial support of an iLEAD end-of-year celebration held May 6 at the riverfront, which organizers said honored nearly 400 fifth-grade students from 13 schools.
"Presented to Commissioner Justin Costanza in appreciation for your invaluable contributions to HFI iLEAD end of the year celebration held on 05/06/2025, honoring nearly 400 Montgomery Public School scholars. Your dedication and generosity made a significant impact, and we are grateful for your support," the speaker read from a certificate on the record. The certificate was signed by the speaker and "our DA, Azzy Oliver," the speaker said.
The public commenter, identified in the transcript as Kim, described the event as a "grand event" with a DJ and a Harriet boat ride and thanked the city for helping with the outing. Kim told commissioners they were "not coming, asking for anything today, but we will be back" and that the organizers wanted to express gratitude for county support.
Commissioners used the meeting’s remarks period to praise the county’s summer apprentice/intern program. Commissioner Harris said the internship initiative was one of the first programs he introduced after his election in 2012 and called the current cohort "the most impressive group of young people that I've seen participate in this program to date." Vice Chairman Moore Ziegler and Commissioner Justin Costanza also praised the program and urged interns to take advantage of opportunities to gain experience.
Sheriff Derek Cunningham (recorded as "the sheriff") and other officials thanked department heads for offering placements for interns and emphasized the program’s role in building the future workforce. Several commissioners encouraged community members and youth to use the program and to participate in upcoming county and community events.
The speaker said organizers would return next year and presented certificates of appreciation to the commissioners in attendance. The transcript records the public comment and the commissioners’ remarks but does not record any formal action tied to the iLEAD presentation.
