STATEMENT - COUNCIL RESPONDS TO INTERIM SCHOOLS CEO EMPLOYEE SALARY STEP RESTORATION PLAN

The Prince George’s County Schools Interim CEO, Dr.
Monica Goldson, has announced a multi-year, $46.5 million proposal to restorerecession-related salary cuts to support nearly 8,300 school employees.  Scheduled step increases for sc...

STATEMENT – COUNCIL CHAIR TODD M. TURNER SAYS COUNCIL CELEBRATES COUNTY’S TOP CREDIT RATING

The Prince George’s County
Council joins County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks in celebration of theexciting news that all three of the Wall Street financial rating agencies –
Moody’s, Fitch and Standard and Poor&rsqu...

CHAIR TURNER OFFERS COUNCIL CONDOLENCES UPON PASSING OF MARYLAND HOUSE SPEAKER MICHAEL E. BUSCH

STATEMENT

The Prince George’s County Council extends its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the Honorable Michael E. Busch, Maryland’s Speaker of the House of Delegates, upon his unexpected passing.

This is a sad time in our state of Maryla...

STATEMENT - COUNCIL CHAIR TURNER RESPONDS TO MASSACRE AT MOSQUES IN NEW ZEALAND

The Prince George’s County Council joins with global voices condemning the massacre that took the lives of 50 Muslim worshippers, and injured 50 others during Friday Prayer at Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand.

This...

STATEMENT - COUNCIL CHAIR TODD M. TURNER ON PROPOSED FY 2020 BUDGET

Council Begins Budget Review Process Following Receipt of County Executive’s Proposed Spending Plan

Today, the Prince George’s County Council received an overview of the Fiscal Year 2020 Operating and Capital Budget proposals from County Executive...

STATEMENT - COUNCIL CHAIR TURNER RESPONDS TO DEADLY WEEKEND ACCIDENT ON ROUTE 301 IN BOWIE

Our community is deeply saddened over the heartbreaking loss of five children, ages 5 to 15, in a tragic traffic accident on Route 301 in Bowie, early Saturday morning.

On behalf of the County Council, the residents of the Fourth District and my own family...

PRINCE GEORGE'S AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCILS ADOPT FY 2020 BI-COUNTY BUDGETS

Prince George’s and Montgomery County lawmakers, convening their annual Bi-County Budget meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2019, unanimously adopted the FY 20 budgets for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC); the bi-county portion of the...

COUNCIL MEMBER DENI TAVERAS AND THE GATEWAY ARTS DISTRICT CELEBRATE "GATEWAY OPEN STUDIOS"

Residents Encouraged to Participate in Region’s Largest One-Day Visual Arts Festival 

Free Event Features Self-Guided Walking Tours of District 2 Studios and Galleries; Over 180 Artists, 100 Studios and 43 Venues Participating

Prince Geor...

COUNCIL CHAIR TODD M. TURNER HOSTS COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP ON GOVERNOR BRIDGE ROAD

Adopt-A-Road Program to Participate with County’s “Growing Green with Pride” Event 

Prince George’s County Council Chair Todd M. Turner (D) – District 4, joins with Toyota of Bowie, and the Longlea...

COUNCIL MEMBER GLAROS PROMOTES COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARKDALE STUDENTS

District 3 Council Member Dannielle Glaros Promotes College & Career Readiness Opportunities for Parkdale High School Students

Updated College and Career Center Unveiled; College Acceptances Announced; “Job & College Expo: What’...

COUNCIL CHAIR TODD M. TURNER REAPPOINTED TO WASHINGTON SUBURBAN TRANSIT COMMISSION

WSTC Appointment
Receives Unanimous Council Support

The Prince George’s County Council unanimouslyconfirmed the reappointment of Prince George’s County Council Chair Todd M.
Turner (D) – District 4, to the Washin...

DISTRICT 9 COUNCIL MEMBER SYDNEY HARRISON VOLUNTEERS IN COUNTY'S CHRISTMAS IN APRIL INITIATIVE

Prince George’s County Council Member Sydney J. Harrison, (D) – District 9, will join County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks, County employees, and over 3,000 community volunteers on Saturday, April 27, 2019, to help elderly, disabled, and low-income homeo...

COUNTY COUNCIL ADOPTS LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL WORKGROUP

Workgroup to Implement “Housing Opportunity for All” Report Findings and Assist in Creating a Countywide Housing Policy 

The Prince George’s County Council, during session on Tuesday, April 2, unanimously adopted CR-1...

COUNCIL ANNOUNCES ONLINE AVAILABILITY OF NEW ZONING LAWS

April 9th Informational Meeting to Detail Key Changes to Zoning in Prince George’s County

The Prince George’s County Council has announced that the County’s new Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations, adopted by the Coun...

Council Committee on Planning, Housing and Economic Development Convenes April 4

The Prince George’s County Council Committee on Planning, Housing and Economic Development will convene on Thursday, April 4, 10:00 a.m. in the County Administration Building, 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Second Floor, Room 2027, i...

VICE-CHAIR RODNEY STREETER JOINS COUNTY EXECUTIVE ANGELA ALSOBROOKS TO WELCOME NEW GROCERY STORE

Opening of Good Food Grocery in District Seven to Provide Healthy Food Options in Designated Food Desert Area 

 Prince George’s County Council Vice-Chair Rodney C. Streeter, (D) - District 7, joined County Executive Angela D. Al...

Council Member Monique Anderson-Walker Launches #DrivingItHome - A Safe Driving Initiative

Encouraging Public Safety on County Roads and Highways

Prince George’s County Council Member Monique Anderson-Walker (D) – District 8 officially launched #DrivingItHome, an initiative to raise awareness about driving safety in District ...

**UPDATE - NEW LOCATION*** #DRIVINGITHOME PRESS CONFERENCE

**UPDATE - NEW LOCATION ** DISTRICT 8 COUNCIL MEMBER MONIQUE ANDERSON-WALKER HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF #DRIVINGITHOME – A SAFE DRIVING PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE

Council Member Monique Anderson-Walker, joined by At-Large Council Me...

DISTRICT 8 COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON-WALKER HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE #DRIVINGITHOME LAUNCH

DISTRICT 8 COUNCIL MEMBER MONIQUE ANDERSON-WALKER HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF #DRIVINGITHOME – A SAFE DRIVING PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

Council Member Monique Anderson-Walker, joined by At-Large Council Member Ca...

County Council Formally Welcomes Amazon HQ2 to the Region

Council Letter to Amazon
Says County is Ready for Partnership Opportunities

The Prince George’s County Council, during session on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, unanimously voted to authorize a letter welcoming Amazon HQ2 to the Washington Metropolita...

COUNCIL ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP GRANT WITH VENTURE PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS

Strategic Initiative Enhances Capacity of Youth-Serving Nonprofits in the County

The Prince George’s County Council and Venture Philanthropy Partners (VPP) announced the expansion of its Ready for Work Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative to str...

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

The Prince George’s County Council welcomed
United States Senator Chris Van Hollen (D - MD), to the County AdministrationBuilding in Upper Marlboro on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, for an informal “Meet
and Greet” luncheon.&...

Council Chair Turner Announces New Board of Health Consultant

Prince George’s County
Council Chair Todd M. Turner (D) – District 4, today announced the appointmentof Terrence M. Fullum, MD, MBA, to serve as the Council’s new Board of Health
Consultant and Liaison.  

Dr. Full...

COUNCIL CHAIR TODD M. TURNER ISSUES STATEMENT ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

The decision to close the Federal Government hurts our working families and communities, continues to place our residents in jeopardy, and threatens the health of our local economy. Real people, with real needs, and real families are suffering in this cri...

COUNCIL CONVENES FINAL DAY OF ANNUAL RETREAT

Final Day Focuses on Health Care, Countywide Map Amendment and Teambuilding

The Prince George’s County Council convened the final day of its Annual Retreat today, January 8, with discussions on the Council’s role as the Board ...

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY COUNCIL CONVENES 2019 ANNUAL RETREAT

Agenda Includes County Budget, Grants Update and Council Priorities

The Prince George’s County Council convened its 2019 Annual Retreat “Service. Community. Progress,” today, January 7. The two-day annual meeting is being held...

COUNCIL CHAIR TURNER ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR LEGISLATIVE YEAR 2019

Prince George’s County Council Chair Todd M. Turner (D) – District 4, has announced Legislative Year 2019 Council committee assignments. The Council voted last July to amend its Rules of Procedure, allowing for a restructuring of Counc...

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY COUNCIL 2019 ANNUAL RETREAT

Council to Focus on Legislative Priorities and Goals for 2019

The Prince George’s County Council will hold its 2019 Annual Retreat on Monday, January 7^th and Tuesday, January 8^th, at The Hotel at the University of Maryland, 7777 Baltimore Avenue ...

County Council Town Hall Meeting

Join the County Council for a Town Hall Meeting on "Building a Healthier Prince George's County!" on June 11, 2019 from 7 - 9 PM.

We need to hear from YOU!

Presentation from the RAND Corporation on the quality of healthcare, health promotion and d...

State of the District: Annual District 6 Breakfast and Updates

Join Council Member Derrick Leon Davis for the State of the District  Breakfast on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 10:00 AM.  Doors open at 9:30 AM. Special guest County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.

Please RSVP to Lenne' White by Friday , June...

4th District Senior Luncheon

Join Council Chairman Todd M. Turner for the 4th District Senior Luncheon honoring Greenbelt Seniors on Friday, June 7, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  

Greenbelt Community CenterMulti-Purpose Room15 Crescent RoadGreenbelt, MD 20770

Spaces are limi...

Educational Equity Task Force Meetings

Join Council Member Deni Taveras for the Educational Equity Task Force Meetings in the Northern Gateway. 

April 4, 2019 - Langley Park Community

June 6, 2019 - Rollingcrest Community

October 3, 2019 - Langley Park Community

December 5. 2019 - Rolling...

Driving It Home: Your Safety, Our Safety

Transformative Solutions: Healthy & Vibrant Communities.

For more information call the District 8 Office at (301) 952-3860.

Vice Chair Glaros Celebrates Progress in Prince George's County During FlexEL Grand Opening

Research, Development and Manufacturing Facility Opens in College Park

Prince George’s County Council Vice Chair Dannielle Glaros (D) – District 3, joined County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, University of Maryland President Wallace Loh, Maryland S...Read on...

COUNCIL MEMBER DANNIELLE GLAROS HOSTS DISTRICT 3 TOWN HALL MEETING AND RESOURCE FAIR

?District 3 Residents Urged to Participate for Valuable Information on County Resources and Education Budget Updates
Prince George’s County Council Member Dannielle Glaros (D) – District 3, will host a District 3 Town Hall Meeting and Resource Fair on We...Read on...

COUNCIL MEMBER GLAROS FEATURED GUEST AT THIRSTY FOR BUSINESS THURSDAY WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Celebrating Women’s History Month and New Business in District 3 - SoBe Restaurant & Lounge

Prince George’s County Council Member Dannielle Glaros (D) – District 3 will be a featured guest at the “Thirsty (for Business) Thursday – Celebration of W...Read on...