Government & Politics Scenes from the Inauguration Photos from the festivities surrounding the swearing in of County Executive Marc Elrich and the Montgomery County Council By Ellyse Stauffer Updated January 6, 2025 3:39 pm Share FacebookTwitterReddItEmailPrintCopy URL County Executive Marc Elrich speaks to a capacity crowd at the Music Center at Strathmore. Photo by Dave Asche. County Executive Marc Elrich is sworn in by Clerk of Court Barbara Meiklejohn. Photo by Dave Asche. - Advertisement - County Executive Marc Elrich speaks at the inauguration ceremony held Monday. Photo by Dave Asche. Montgomery County Council President Hans Riemer speaks following the swearing in of nine county council members. Photo by Dave Asche. The Montgomery County Council takes the oath of office Monday morning. Photo by Dave Asche. County Executive Marc Elrich speaks during the inauguration ceremony. Photo by Dave Asche. The colors are posted by the Montgomery County Honor Guard. Photo by Caitlynn Peetz. Sponsored Oh, I See! How Visualization Supports Successful Executive Functioning at School and at Home Shielding Your Children’s Inheritance in the Event of a Divorce Face of the Week The Albert Einstein High School jazz ensemble graces the audience at the inauguration. Photo by Caitlynn Peetz. Digital Partners