Skip to Main Content

Emergency Alert

EMERGENCY ALERT WEATHER ALERT: Visit the County's Winter Weather Hub for Winter Storm Fern Updates and Resources Read On...

Website Sign In

News Flash Home

The original item was published from 6/9/2021 6:48:00 PM to 7/1/2021 12:00:11 AM.

News Flash

Council News

Posted on: June 9, 2021

[ARCHIVED] COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CONVENES VIRTUALLY JUNE 10TH FOR SCHEDULED SESSION AND BRIEFINGS

The Prince George’s County Council’s Committee of the Whole (COW) will convene virtually on Thursday, June 10^th.

The COW, scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. will include briefings on the Board of Education Financial Reviews as well as Vision Zero/Agency Initiatives. Among legislation to be addressed are two measures concerning Supplementary Appropriations, CB-037-2021 and CR-067-2021.

COW meetings are available for Live and On-Demand viewing HERE . To review meeting agendas in their entirety, click HERE. This meeting format is consistent with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act and restrictions resulting from the state of emergency declared by Governor Hogan.

-0-

Other News in Council News

Chair Oriadha to Host Countywide Listening Tour

Posted on: January 30, 2026

Council to Hold Virtual Briefing on Data Center Task Force Final Report

Posted on: January 26, 2026

Bowie Mayor Timothy Adams Appointed to Fill District 4 Council Vacancy

Posted on: January 23, 2026

Council to Appoint New District 4 Council Member on Friday

Posted on: January 21, 2026

Application Window Now Open for District 4 Council Appointment

Posted on: January 14, 2026

Council to Hold Annual Two-Day Retreat Jan. 15-16 in College Park

Posted on: January 14, 2026

Council Member Wala Blegay to Host ‘ConnectTech’ to Foster Local Tech Ecosystem

Posted on: January 14, 2026

Council Member Ingrid S. Watson Announces Resignation

Posted on: January 13, 2026

Council Appoints Danielle Hunter to Fill District 6 Vacancy

Posted on: January 9, 2026

Council Member Wala Blegay To Be Sworn In as Council Member At-Large Monday

Posted on: January 2, 2026

Prince George’s County Council Unanimously Appoints Wala Blegay as Council Member At-Large

Posted on: December 29, 2025

Council to Fill At-Large Council Vacancy on Monday

Posted on: December 28, 2025

At-Large Council Member Calvin Hawkins Announces Resignation From County Council

Posted on: December 19, 2025

Council Member Blegay to Support More Than 20 Families Through Holiday Toy & Coat Drive

Posted on: December 19, 2025

Council Member Blegay to Host Free District 6 Community Legal Clinic

Posted on: December 12, 2025

Chair Oriadha to Host Press Conference Launching ‘Mothers First’ Program

Posted on: December 5, 2025 | Last Modified on: December 5, 2025

Council Member Wala Blegay to Host ‘State of the Power’ Discussion on Growing Energy Crisis

Posted on: December 3, 2025

County Council Elects New Leadership Team For 2026

Posted on: December 2, 2025

County Council to Elect New Leadership Team During Gavel Exchange Ceremony

Posted on: December 1, 2025

Council Member Wala Blegay to Host District 6 Thanksgiving Turkey Drive

Posted on: November 20, 2025 | Last Modified on: November 20, 2025

Vice Chair Oriadha to Host Thanksgiving Food Giveaway and Free Dinner

Posted on: November 18, 2025

Council Member Watson to Host Four Community Food Giveaways

Posted on: November 12, 2025

Chair Burroughs Launches New Partnership to Aid Veterans

Posted on: November 10, 2025

Chair Burroughs to Announce $1 Million Federal Worker Support Fund

Posted on: November 4, 2025

Council Member Blegay to Sponsor Wellness Expo Providing Free Food to 100 Local Families

Posted on: October 31, 2025

Council Member Blegay to Host Press Conference Advocating for ‘Food as Medicine Health Program'

Posted on: October 29, 2025

Vice Chair Oriadha Hosts Shades of Strength, Launches Healing Scars Act

Posted on: October 28, 2025

Council Member Blegay to Host District 6 Business Expo

Posted on: October 20, 2025

Council Member Watson to Speak at Clean Energy and Transportation Conference

Posted on: October 20, 2025

Council Member Ivey to Host Food Distribution Event in Chillum

Posted on: October 17, 2025

Prince George’s County Partners with Taraji P. Henson’s Foundation to Open New Community Center

Posted on: October 16, 2025

Chair Burroughs Partners with Taraji P. Henson’s Foundation For Mental Health Symposium and Benefit

Posted on: October 10, 2025

Council Member Hawkins and M-NCPPC Chairman Barnes to Host 30th Anniversary of the Million Man March

Posted on: October 10, 2025

Council to Vote on Federal Worker Emergency Assistance Act

Posted on: October 6, 2025

Board of Health Meets to Address County’s Physician Shortage

Posted on: October 3, 2025 | Last Modified on: October 3, 2025

Council Member Blegay to Host CBC Week Event on the Federal Employment Crisis

Posted on: September 22, 2025

Council Members to Host Community Celebration Marking Cancellation of Maglev Project

Posted on: September 12, 2025

Council Members Issue Joint Statement Supporting Temporary Pause of Data Centers

Posted on: September 12, 2025

Council Member Fisher to Host Senior Scam Prevention Workshop

Posted on: September 11, 2025

Council Members to Host Community Walk with County Executive, State’s Atty., Public Safety Leaders

Posted on: September 10, 2025

Council Leadership Hosts Prayer Breakfast, Gospel Concert

Posted on: September 8, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 8, 2025

Council Member Adams-Stafford Pays Off $60,000 in School Lunch Debt

Posted on: September 3, 2025

Chair Burroughs Partnering with Strategic Housing Solutions to Prevent Foreclosures

Posted on: August 26, 2025

Council Members Sponsor Back-to-School Block Party

Posted on: August 20, 2025

Council Member Watson to Co-Host Free Dog Microchipping Events

Posted on: August 15, 2025

Council Member Blegay to Host District 6 Community Day & Backpack Drive

Posted on: August 11, 2025 | Last Modified on: August 11, 2025

Council Member Wala Blegay to Host ConnectTech Networking Session

Posted on: August 5, 2025

Council Member Watson to Join National Night Out Events Across District 4

Posted on: August 4, 2025

Council Member Blegay to Host Community Meeting on Westphalia Retail Development

Posted on: July 29, 2025

Council Member Wala Blegay to Host Downtown Largo Development Meeting

Posted on: July 15, 2025

Council Member Blegay to Introduce ‘Food as Medicine Health Program Act’

Posted on: June 30, 2025 | Last Modified on: June 30, 2025

Council Member Watson Hosts Business Breakfast for Greenbelt Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Posted on: June 25, 2025

Council Member Watson to Host Community Health Fair with Children’s National Hospital

Posted on: June 18, 2025

Vice Chair Oriadha to Introduce Police Pursuit Reform Bill

Posted on: June 16, 2025

Board of Health to Host Meeting on Proposed Cuts to Federal Healthcare, Medicaid

Posted on: June 16, 2025 | Last Modified on: June 16, 2025

Shawn Joseph Named PGCPS Interim Superintendent

Posted on: June 13, 2025 | Last Modified on: June 13, 2025

Shayla Adams-Stafford Elected to Prince George’s County Council

Posted on: June 4, 2025

Vice Chair Oriadha to Host 2nd Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony

Posted on: May 30, 2025

Prince George’s County Council Adopts $5.8 Billion FY 2026 Budget

Posted on: May 29, 2025

Prince George’s County Council to Adopt FY 2026 Budget

Posted on: May 27, 2025

Vice Chair Oriadha Resumes District 7 Community Walks to Address Urgent Neighborhood Issues

Posted on: May 23, 2025

Council Member Watson to Host Pair of Breakfast Events for District 4 Business Owners

Posted on: May 23, 2025

Chair Burroughs to Distribute Free Produce to Hundreds in Need for World Hunger Day

Posted on: May 21, 2025

Rally for Reparations Happening This Friday May 9th

Posted on: May 7, 2025

Council Member Blegay to Host Resource Fair for Laid-Off Federal Workers and Contractors

Posted on: May 6, 2025

Statements from Chair Burroughs and Council Member Blegay on Announced Closure of Six Flags America

Posted on: May 1, 2025

Council Chair Burroughs Partners with Taraji P. Henson’s Foundation for Student Mental Health Event

Posted on: May 1, 2025 | Last Modified on: May 1, 2025

Council Member Blegay to Host Community Jazz Brunch Honoring Margaret White’s 96th Birthday

Posted on: April 14, 2025

Council Member Ingrid S. Watson’s Statement on Bowie Resident Who Died in Bahamas

Posted on: April 9, 2025

Council Issues Proclamations Honoring Pair of Outstanding Community Members

Posted on: April 8, 2025

Council Member Wala Blegay Hosts Free Tax Preparation Clinic for Low and Middle-Income Families

Posted on: April 8, 2025

Council Leadership Statement After SCOTUS Delays Return of Wrongfully Deported Beltsville Man

Posted on: April 7, 2025

Council Member Fisher Applauds Progress of Maryland Reparations Bill, Urges Governor to Sign

Posted on: April 7, 2025

Council Members Issue Statement on Court Ruling in Favor of Wrongfully Deported Beltsville Man

Posted on: April 4, 2025

Council Member Wanika Fisher to Host ‘Chillum Park Day’ for Grand Playground Re-Opening

Posted on: March 31, 2025

Edward Burroughs Makes History As Youngest Prince George’s County Council Chair

Posted on: March 25, 2025

Council Member Fisher to Host Domestic Violence Coffee Chat with Sheriff John Carr

Posted on: March 24, 2025

Honoring Women Leaders: District 6 & 7 Celebrate Women’s History Month

Posted on: March 19, 2025

Prince George’s County Council Members Fisher and Watson to Host Alpha Kappa Alpha Day

Posted on: March 17, 2025

Proposed FY26 Budget Presented to County Council

Posted on: March 13, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Council Member Blegay to Host Senior Utility Savings Forum

Posted on: March 12, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Council Member Krystal Oriadha Hosts Mass Job Fair

Posted on: March 11, 2025

Prince George’s County AI Task Force to Meet with University of Maryland Leadership

Posted on: March 6, 2025

Council Member Dernoga to Host Virtual Conversation with Senator Van Hollen

Posted on: March 5, 2025

Chair Jolene Ivey to Co-Host Public Servant Summit

Posted on: February 27, 2025

Council Member Wala Blegay to Host Virtual Worker Forum

Posted on: February 26, 2025

Council Member Wanika Fisher Partners with Parks and Recreation for Black History Month Event

Posted on: February 19, 2025

Council Member Wala Blegay Hosts Valentine’s Day Jazz Brunch for Seniors

Posted on: February 18, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Council Member Krystal Oriadha Announces 2nd Edition of DMV Green Book

Posted on: February 14, 2025

Council Member Watson Applauds County Schools Receiving State Recognition for Gifted Ed. Programs

Posted on: February 10, 2025

Vice Chair Burroughs Unveils $9.7 Million Spending Plan for MGM Local Impact Grant

Posted on: January 29, 2025

County Council Awards Half-Million in Domestic Violence Grant Funding

Posted on: January 23, 2025

County Council Hosts DPW&T Briefing on Snow Removal Efforts

Posted on: January 21, 2025

Council to Hold Briefing on Snow Removal Operations

Posted on: January 17, 2025

Council Member Wanika Fisher Hosts “Wicked: Girls Defying Gravity” Empowerment Event

Posted on: January 16, 2025

Council Member Wala Blegay Collecting, Packing Donations for Sickle Cell Patients

Posted on: January 13, 2025 | Last Modified on: January 13, 2025

Council Member Wala Blegay to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Westphalia Development

Posted on: December 30, 2024

Council Member Wala Blegay to Host Holiday Toy Giveaway

Posted on: December 18, 2024

School Pedestrian Safety Workgroup Presents Final Report to County Council

Posted on: December 16, 2024

Council Sets Special Election Dates

Posted on: December 10, 2024

COUNCIL MEETS TUESDAY TO SET SPECIAL ELECTION DATES

Posted on: December 9, 2024

County Council Elects New Vice Chair, Chair Remains in Place

Posted on: December 3, 2024

Prince George’s County Council to Elect New Leadership Team During Gavel Exchange Ceremony

Posted on: December 2, 2024

Statement from Council Member Wala Blegay on Shooting of Community Leader Cornelius Neal McDonald

Posted on: December 1, 2024

Council Member Wanika Fisher Issues Statement on Fatal Brentwood Fire

Posted on: November 25, 2024

Council Member Wala Blegay to Host Two Turkey Drive Giveaways for Seniors

Posted on: November 21, 2024

Council Enacts Dozens of Bills During Final Legislative Session of the Year

Posted on: November 19, 2024

Council Members to Hold Press Conference in Support of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Bills

Posted on: November 14, 2024

District 8 Council Member Edward Burroughs Issues Statement on Heather Hill Apartments Lawsuit

Posted on: November 13, 2024

Council Members Blegay and Oriadha to Host Community Meeting on Marlboro Pike Redevelopment

Posted on: November 13, 2024

Prince George’s County Council Enacts Senior Property Tax Credit Bill

Posted on: November 12, 2024

County Council To Hold Public Meeting With Fire Chief To Discuss Reallocation Plan

Posted on: November 8, 2024

Council Member Wanika Fisher to Host Two Events Honoring Veterans, Seniors

Posted on: November 7, 2024

Council Member Wanika Fisher Issues Statement on Shooting of Chef Tobias Dorzon

Posted on: November 6, 2024

Press Release: Council Member Krystal Oriadha Honors Community Leader in Street Sign Naming Ceremony

Posted on: October 29, 2024

Council Member Wanika Fisher’s Bill to Prevent Shopping Cart Thefts Set for Introduction

Posted on: October 21, 2024

Council Member Wanika Fisher Sponsors Bill to Create DPIE Investigation Unit

Posted on: October 21, 2024

Prince George’s County Council Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted on: October 11, 2024

Council Member Wanika Fisher’s Bill to Prevent Shopping Cart Thefts Moves Forward

Posted on: October 10, 2024

Prince George’s County Board of Health Hosts Panel Discussion on Domestic Violence

Posted on: October 2, 2024

Council Member Krystal Oriadha Launches #NoMore Domestic Violence Campaign and Resource Guide

Posted on: September 27, 2024

Prince George’s County Council Members Celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month

Posted on: September 26, 2024

Council Members Blegay & Oriadha Celebrate African Culture at African Cultural Night Award Ceremony

Posted on: September 24, 2024

Statement from Council Member Wanika Fisher on Monday's Triple Shooting in Mount Rainier

Posted on: September 24, 2024

Council Member Watson Invites Residents to Attend Annual "Pick It UP!" Event

Posted on: September 19, 2024

Council Member Wala Blegay Hosts Mental Health Symposium

Posted on: September 13, 2024

Prince George’s County Council Member At-Large Hawkins Speaks at County’s Annual Hispanic Festival

Posted on: September 13, 2024

PRESS CONFERENCE: Council Leaders Introduce PGCPS Integrity & Compliance Officer

Posted on: September 12, 2024

Council Member Wala Blegay Hosts Town Hall to Address Trash Pickup Concerns

Posted on: September 3, 2024

District 4 Council Member Ingrid Watson Joins National Night Out Activities

Posted on: August 5, 2024

Press Conference Tuesday on Critical School Construction Funding Measure

Posted on: July 15, 2024

COUNCIL MEMBER WALA BLEGAY INTRODUCES AI TASK FORCE RESOLUTION & BILL SEEKING EQUITABLE PROCUREMENT

Posted on: July 12, 2024

District 4 Council Member Ingrid S. Watson’s Statement on Recent Surge of “Jugging” Robbery Cases

Posted on: July 11, 2024

July 8th Joint Public Hearing to be Rescheduled

Posted on: July 1, 2024

Prince George’s County Council Sets Special Election Dates to Fill At-Large Vacancy

Posted on: June 25, 2024

Council Members Blegay and Watson Hold Route 301 Town Hall to Address Traffic and Safety Concerns

Posted on: June 25, 2024

Special election dates to be set by June 26, 2024

Posted on: June 21, 2024

Council Member Wala Blegay Supports Healthcare Funding for Uninsured, Underinsured

Posted on: June 18, 2024

At-Large Council Member Mel Franklin Announces Resignation

Posted on: June 14, 2024

Prince George’s County Council Members Wanika Fisher and Eric Olson Host Pride Month Celebration

Posted on: June 7, 2024

Council Member Wala Blegay Organizes Community Immigration Clinic in Prince George’s County

Posted on: June 3, 2024

Council Member Wanika Fisher’s Statement on BB Gun Incident

Posted on: May 29, 2024

Council Member Wala Blegay Champions Bill To Help Citizens Resolve HOA Disputes

Posted on: May 28, 2024

Council Member Wanika Fisher and Chair Jolene Ivey Host Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Event

Posted on: May 24, 2024

Prince George’s County Council Adopts $5.46 billion FY 2025 Budget

Posted on: May 23, 2024

COUNCIL MEMBERS HELP FEED HUNDREDS OF RESIDENTS IN NEED TO COMMEMORATE WORLD HUNGER DAY

Posted on: May 21, 2024

Community Baby Shower Provides Moms In Need With Essential Information and Care

Posted on: May 13, 2024

Council to Honor Celebrity Chef and Prince George’s County Restauranteur Tobias Dorzon

Posted on: May 6, 2024

Council Passes Juvenile Curfew Resolution as Curfew Bill Proceeds Through Legislative Process

Posted on: April 30, 2024

Council Member Edward Burroughs Announces Credit-Builder Program

Posted on: April 22, 2024

Council Member Wanika Fisher To Hold Press Conference on Reparations Resolution

Posted on: March 19, 2024

Council Member Wanika Fisher Hosts DPIE and DPW&T Community Engagement Event

Posted on: March 13, 2024

Council Proclaims “MeatOut Day” In Prince George’s County

Posted on: February 27, 2024 | Last Modified on: February 27, 2024

Council To Honor PGPD Pioneer, Other Community Trailblazers At Black History Month Celebration

Posted on: February 26, 2024

Council Member Calvin Hawkins Issues Statement on Ghost Gun Agreement

Posted on: February 22, 2024

Council Member Calvin Hawkins Hosts Press Conference on Stopping Youth Violence

Posted on: February 15, 2024

Council Member Oriadha Introduces New Bills Focusing on Parental Leave and Mandatory Lactation Rooms

Posted on: February 8, 2024

Council Member Krystal Oriadha Launches ‘Green Book’ Black History Month Campaign

Posted on: February 2, 2024

Council Hosts Top County Leaders to Address Juvenile Crime, Public Safety

Posted on: January 29, 2024

Council Member Wala Blegay to Host Environmental Roundtable Discussion

Posted on: January 25, 2024

Prince George’s County Council Weather-Related Announcement

Posted on: January 16, 2024

Council Member Blegay To Hold MLK Day of Service Event Supporting Largo Landing Fellowship House

Posted on: January 11, 2024

Statement from District 2 Council Member Wanika Fisher on Hyattsville Shooting

Posted on: January 5, 2024

District 6 Council Member Wala Blegay Hosts Holiday Toy and Coat Drive

Posted on: December 14, 2023

Council Member Ingrid Watson Issues Statement on Fatal Collision in District 4

Posted on: December 13, 2023

Application Launches For Prince George’s County Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program

Posted on: December 12, 2023

Council Member Wanika Fisher Issues Statement on Pedestrian Death in District 2

Posted on: December 6, 2023

Council Elects District 5 Council Member Jolene Ivey as Chair For 2024 Legislative Year

Posted on: December 5, 2023

District 3 Council Member Eric Olson's Statement on Fatal Crash Near Elementary School

Posted on: November 20, 2023

Council Member Edward Burroughs Announces Free College Tuition Program

Posted on: November 16, 2023

Council Passes Multiple Bills as Legislative Year Nears Conclusion

Posted on: November 15, 2023

Council Enacts Measures on ER Wait Times, Tax Credit for Public Safety Officers, Zoning Regulations

Posted on: November 15, 2023

Council Statement on FBI Headquarters Moving to Greenbelt

Posted on: November 10, 2023

Prince George’s County Board Of Health Hosts Mental Health Town Hall

Posted on: November 2, 2023

Council Members Franklin, Harrison, Hawkins Advance Bill Banning Real Estate Appraisal Bias

Posted on: October 16, 2023

Development Bills, Including Limiting Townhomes, On Agenda For Monday Committee Hearing

Posted on: October 12, 2023

Council Member Krystal Oriadha Champions Maternal Health Legislation

Posted on: October 11, 2023

Council Member Edward Burroughs Launches Free Security Camera Program for District 8 Residents

Posted on: October 11, 2023

Council Member Ivey Celebrates New School Year With Back to School Food Truck Fest 2023 - Aug. 31

Posted on: August 30, 2023

COUNCIL HOSTS MEET AND GREET WITH PGCPS SUPERINTENDENT MILLARD HOUSE, II

Posted on: July 18, 2023

DISTRICT 7 COUNCIL MEMBER KRYSTAL ORIADHA ANNOUNCES RENT STABILIZATION WORKGROUP MEMBERS

Posted on: June 16, 2023

Planning, Housing, and Economic Development Committee to Consider Townhome Legislation

Posted on: June 13, 2023

COUNTY COUNCIL HOSTS VISIT FROM U.S. SENATOR CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

Posted on: March 29, 2023

COUNCIL MEMBER INGRID WATSON SUPPORTS LEGISLATION ADDRESSING SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES...

Posted on: March 29, 2023

COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES LEGISLATION LIMITING CONSOLIDATED STORAGE FACILITIES

Posted on: March 29, 2023

DISTRICT 8 COUNCIL MEMBER EDWARD BURROUGHS III, HOSTS COUNCIL “YOUTH TAKEOVER”

Posted on: March 27, 2023

Council Member At-Large Calvin Hawkins Hosts Peace Walk and Community Clean-Up in Suitland

Posted on: July 25, 2024

COUNCIL VICE CHAIR WALA BLEGAY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION ADDRESSING NURSE-PATIENT RATIOS IN PRINCE...

Posted on: March 7, 2023

DISTRICT 7 COUNCIL MEMBER KRYSTAL ORIADHA ADDRESSES HEAT ISSUES AT HOLLY SPRING MEADOWS APARTMENTS

Posted on: December 28, 2022

COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBER AT-LARGE CALVIN S. HAWKINS, II, HOSTS SPECIAL SCREENING OF ....

Posted on: December 22, 2022

COUNCIL CONVENES DAY TWO - ANNUAL RETREAT “THE PEOPLE’S AGENDA: PUTTING THE PEOPLE FIRST”

Posted on: December 15, 2022