Since 1957, the Council of Governments has helped tackle metropolitan Washington’s biggest challenges, such as revitalizing the Potomac River, ensuring the Metro system was fully built, and strengthening emergency preparedness after 9/11. Throughout its history, the COG Board of Directors has been guided by leaders from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. It has also regularly recognized outstanding contributions by area leaders and partners through its Regional Awards.
The following video is a short history of the Council of Governments and the region it serves. It was produced for COG's 50th Anniversary in 2007 and narrated by local broadcast journalist Gordon Peterson.
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March 26, 2014
At its March 2014 meeting, COG's Climate Energy and Environment Policy Committee (CEEPC) officially launched a new awards program to recognize and encourage...
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December 11, 2013
At its Annual Membership and Awards Luncheon, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), a nonprofit association of over 300 area elected...
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October 25, 2013
During the graduation ceremony of COG's Institute for Regional Excellence on October 25, Montgtomery County Chief Administrative Officer Tim Firestine and...
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June 25, 2013
Local business leaders and elected officials attended the 16th Annual Employer Recognition Awards ceremony hosted by the Metropolitan Council of Governments’...
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May 9, 2013
The 2013 Foster Parents of the Year for metropolitan Washington are honored this month for their commitment to their foster sons and daughters as well as to the...