On Friday, January 23, the Prince George’s County Council appointed Timothy J. Adams, the Mayor of Bowie, to serve as the new District 4 Council Member, filling the vacancy created by Ingrid S. Watson’s resignation. Adams, an accomplished community leader with more than 30 years of experience in business, government, and philanthropy, was selected from a list of seven candidates.
“We congratulate Mayor Adams and look forward to him joining us on the Council,” said Council Chair Krystal Oriadha (District 7). “In welcoming the first Council Member to serve while using a wheelchair, we celebrate a milestone in inclusivity. I know his leadership will inspire us to prioritize accessibility and representation in our legislative efforts."
Adams has served as the Mayor of Bowie since 2019, the first African American mayor in the city’s history. He is also the founder, president, and CEO of Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH), a Defense Department contracting firm founded in 1989 and headquartered in Prince George’s County. He is a lifetime member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and a former chairperson and member of the Bowie State University Foundation, which provides scholarships to deserving students. Adams also serves as a member of more than a dozen philanthropic, business, education, or healthcare boards and commissions, including the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the University System of Maryland Foundation.
“District 4 reflects many of the same priorities I’ve addressed at the municipal level, including strong schools, reliable transportation, affordability, environmental stewardship, and thoughtful development that serves existing communities as well as future generations,” Adams told the Council during Friday’s public selection process. “My commitment is to listen first, govern responsibly, and be a reliable partner focused on advancing the best interests of District 4 and Prince George’s County as a whole.”
Pursuant to the County Code, when there is a vacancy in the Office of a Council Member that occurs during the last year of a term, a majority of the remaining Council Members make an appointment to fill the vacancy.