Them That's Got: Leggett Appointments

Ike Leggett appointed Steve Silverman to the position of Director of the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development in 2009. Salary, $180,000. How does the Department measure up to similar departments in neighboring areas? This past Friday’s Washington Business Journal has the answer. Research was conducted by Lindsay Smith. Thanks, Ms. Smith!

Here is how Steve Silverman is doing: Current Annual Budget: $6.8 million. Previous annual budget: $10.8 million. Jobs created in the last fiscal year: 1,999. The fiscal year ends on June 30, 2010.

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority: Current Annual Budget: $6.5 million. Previous annual budget: $6.5million. Jobs created in the last fiscal year: 6,283. The fiscal year ends on June 30, 2010.

Arlington Economic Development: Current Annual Budget: $4.55 million. Previous annual budget: $4.74 million. Jobs created in the last fiscal year: 5,077. The fiscal year ends on June 30, 2010.