Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson reflected on the year's achievements in a video retrospective as he marked the end of his tenure today. Compiling a track record that speaks to a collaborative spirit amidst unforeseen challenges, Friedson's retrospective looks back at a year of governance that bettered the lives of over one million residents in Montgomery County.

In a year kicked off virtually, Friedson presided over the twentieth Montgomery County Council—a term that saw its trials and triumphs. "It has been such a profound privilege to serve this 11-member Council and the more than one million residents of Montgomery County," Friedson said, steering the council through the unexpected, as detailed by the county's news release.

As Friedson passes the baton to incoming Council President Kate Stewart, there's a sense of continuity and readiness to face the county's future. Stewart, described by Friedson as "an excellent friend and partner," is poised to take the council's reins, with Friedson expressing confidence in her leadership. "I look forward to working collaboratively with Council President Stewart, Vice President Will Jawando, and all my Council colleagues in the year ahead," Friedson shared in a statement, signaling an ongoing commitment to the collective efforts of Montgomery County's leadership as the Montgomery County Government reported.