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Prince George's Breaks Ground on Six New Schools

"A week of groundbreakings for six new schools in our community is a testament of our collective commitment to educational excellence for our students..." - Conduit Street

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The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi

"Prince George’s County Council Chair Calvin Hawkins joins the show to talk about the county’s spending plan, which he calls “the people’s budget,” police reform and challenges ahead for Malik Aziz, the county’s new police chief, and the county’s progress on vaccinating its residents." - The Politics Hour

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Langley Park tenants, Latino advocacy group sue landlord over alleged hazardous conditions

"During a time when working families are still climbing their way out of the implications of the pandemic, the home is a place that provides a safe haven. Healthy and safe standards of living should be maintained no matter one’s residential or immigration status.” - WTOP

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Prince George's Executive, Council Reject Maglev Proposal

“SCMAGLEV adversely impacts County residents and communities on many different levels,” said Council Chair Calvin S. Hawkins, II. “As proposed, this project cuts through our County without a single stop here, damages our environment, takes our land, and disrupts residents, communities, and businesses, with little or no benefit." - Maryland Matters


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$4.56 Billion Budget that Officials say will address Inequities

"Prince George’s was allocated $176 million through the American Rescue Plan, according to the Treasury. County Council Chair Calvin S. Hawkins II (D-At Large) said the relief money will provide “an important lifeline” for the county, whose budget represents a relatively small 2.2 percent increase from last year." - The Washington Post

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​“This is another great example of our community in action evidenced by the more than 50 volunteers from all over who came out to serve. Food insecurity issues are heightened by this pandemic and every opportunity to provide nutritious meals to local families means one less person that goes hungry.” - Prince George's Suite Magazine
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Calvin Hawkins to lead Prince George's County Council

"Alsobrooks praised Hawkins as a leader dedicated to helping residents — always willing to assist in a crisis, even if it means answering a call at 4 a.m. or 5 a.m." - The Washington Post

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Church Volunteers Give Out Free Food on Easter
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​Councilman Hawkins brings out a team of volunteers to giveaway 600 boxes of groceries to families in Prince George's County on Easter Weekend 2020. - NBC4
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Education System In County Experiences Big Changes in 2019
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​"...[Dr.] Thornton spoke at a community forum entitled "Conversations with Calvin," where he joined County Councilman At-Large Calvin Hawkins to identify the significance of the Kirwan Commission.."  - The Sentinel
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​Hawkins Becomes New Vice Chair
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"The Prince George's County Council unanimously reelected Todd Turner to lead as its chair and voted in At-Large Councilmember Calvin Hawkins II as the new vice chair on Dec. 3..." - The Sentinel Newspaper

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First Tee of Greater Washington, D.C. Introduces More Than Golf To Future Leaders


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"County Councilmember Calvin Hawkins spoke of the direct impact golf “Everything that First Tee represents is the experience that I had the a chance to benefit from..." - Prince George's Suite Magazine


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​A Call For Calm - County Faith & Business Leaders Look To Patience And Transparency Amid Controversy



​"County councilmember Calvin Hawkins (D-At Large) says this may be a time of challenge for the county but that Stawinski’s record with the community indicate that he deserves community support..." - Prince George's Suite Magazine