COUNTY COUNCIL CONVENES
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
The County Council met on Tuesday
to review legislation, including presentation of legislation to allow the
creation of a Food Truck Hub at Iverson Mall. The Council passed the Resolution
Concerning the Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community
Development and a Resolution Concerning Bike to Work Day 2018. On May 18, 2018,
the County will not only participate in Bike to Work Day, but will launch the
first of several Capital Bikeshare stations across the County.
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 COUNCIL’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS FOR ZONING ORDINANCE REWRITE BEGINS
The County Council presented the legislative package for the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite last week. Several work sessions will be held in Committee of the Whole. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback during the first work session scheduled for Monday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m. Visit the Council’s Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Portal, and learn more about the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite, legislative process, work sessions, and more. Additional information on future work sessions will be posted soon. Please check the website for updates.
COUNCIL’S FY 2019 BUDGET
REVIEW UNDERWAY; FINAL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING MAY 7
The County Council is in the
homestretch of the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Review Process, which began in
March. In addition to Tuesday evening’s budget public hearing,
several committee work sessions were held this week. The final budget public
hearing is scheduled for Monday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Hearing Room, First Floor, County Administration Building, 14741 Gov.
Oden Bowie Dr., in Upper Marlboro. Residents
are encouraged to testify. Learn more, visit the Council’s FY 2019 Budget Portal.
BUDGET WORK SESSIONS THIS WEEK
The
Council met Tuesday, as the Committee of the Whole, to review the
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) Fiscal Year
2019 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan and to review the Local
Impact Grant Fund Multi-Year Plan.
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The
Council’s Public Safety and Fiscal Management Committee met Monday, April 30, Wednesday, May 2, and Thursday, May 3, to
review the proposed budgets for the Prince George’s County Fire Department,
Volunteer Fire Department, Revenue Authority, Police Department,
Non-Departmental budget items, Office of Information Technology, Office of the
State’s Attorney, Homeland Security and Central Services.
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APRIL 30
MAY 2
MAY 3
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NEW TAX CREDIT REFORM COMMISSION HOLDS FIRST MEETING
In February 2018, the Tax Credit Reform Commission was established by Council Resolution CR-009-2018, to review and analyze all existing and proposed tax credits in the County to determine the tax credit’s effectiveness, utilization, and efficacy in the County, and to recommend reform of the tax credit policy based on its review and deliberations.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
COUNCIL CELEBRATES PUBLIC
SAFETY VALOR AWARDS
On April 25th, Council
Vice Chair Todd Turner offered remarks on behalf of the County Council during the
41st Annual Prince George's County Public Safety Valor Awards luncheon. Prince
George’s County recognized outstanding public safety men and women for acts of
valor during 2017, including Captain Jonathan Morgan, the Washington National
Guard pilot that directed his disabled plane to avoid damage last year.
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COUNCIL MEMBER ANDREA C.
HARRISON WELCOMES NOBCO TO PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
Council Member
Andrea C. Harrison, Board Member, and past president of the National
Organization of Black County Officials (NOBCO), welcomes NOBCO, the coalition
of black elected and appointed officials within county government throughout
the United States, to Prince George’s County for its 34th Annual Economic
Development Conference “Counties
Connected Beyond Boundaries: How Regionalism Is Rewarding.” The 2018
conference takes place from Wednesday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 6th at the
Greenbelt Marriott in Greenbelt, Maryland.
Council Member Harrison says
Prince George’s County, the nation’s most affluent African-American County, is
the perfect place for the 2018 NOBCO Annual Conference. “Prince George’s County
has achieved great economic development success, growing our communities and
expanding opportunities for our residents, through regional dialogue and
collaboration. This event will offer an important opportunity to examine the
impact of regionalism and removing the barriers. I can think of no better place
than Prince George’s County to share ideas, learn and explore ways regionalism
is helping member counties thrive from partnerships.”
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 COUNCIL MEMBER DERRICK LEON DAVIS RECEIVES COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Congratulations to Council Member Derrick Leon Davis, who received the Mission of Love Charities, Inc. “Candle of Service Award” on Thursday, May 3, during the 14TH Annual Decatur “Bucky” Trotter Humanitarian Awards reception, hosted at Newton White Mansion. Council Member Davis remarked upon accepting the award, “Service to our communities is what we celebrate tonight, and I look forward to continuing that work with each of you.” The “Candle of Service Award” promotes substantial volunteer efforts in the community. The award read, “For Outstanding Service and Contributions in Benefit of Our Communities in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
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