The County Council presented a Proclamation to Jim Foster of the Anacostia Watershed Society in recognition of the “Year of the Anacostia,” during the January 30th Council session.

Resolution

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County Council Convenes a Nonprofit Briefing

The County Council convened a briefing on Nonprofits led by Tonia Wellons, Vice President, Greater Washington Community Foundation; Heather Iliff, President, Maryland Nonprofits; Hillary Linderman, Executive Director, Nonprofit PGC; along with County Council Consultant Donna Crocker Mason.

View Briefing Video HERE

In Case You Missed It

Chair Glaros, Vice Chair Turner, Council Member Harrison, and Committee Director Stone, joined President Charlene Dukes and Chef Whitfield for a preview tour of the new Prince George’s Community College Culinary Arts Center, which is fully funded by Prince George’s County.

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2018

The County Council and County Executive transmitted the County’s State Legislative Priorities for the 2018 General Assembly Session to Governor Hogan, Speaker Busch and Senate President Miller.

START STRONG, FINISH STRONGER

Council Chair Glaros says discussion about legislative priorities will serve as a foundation for the future. “Our theme is ‘Start Strong, Stronger’ and this will be the last year for many of my colleagues on the County Council. We are seeing transition happening and we want to make sure that the key priorities that have been undertaken will continue to move forward this year and beyond.”

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Letter to Governor Hogan

The County Council transmitted a letter to Gov. Hogan urging him to deny the certification TransCanada needs to build a new fracked gas pipeline under the Potomac River. Prince George's County led the state in banning fracking in 2016.

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School Overcrowding

Securing additional and innovative funding for school construction is a top priority of the County Council during the 2018 General Assembly Session. Council Member Franklin testified in favor of the core concepts of SB-92, the School Overcrowding Reduction Act of 2018, on behalf of the Council.

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