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Message from Prince George's County Executive
Greetings:
It is an exciting time in our County and always my goal to keep everyone informed of the events and news happenings in and around Prince George’s County. Last week, I held my first Community Conversation at Dr. Henry A. Wise High School. Every county agency was present and provided informational pamphlets and department representatives gave presentations about what their agencies do to serve each of you. For those of you who were there and for those who weren’t, all of the citizen questions that were submitted but not answered during our time together will be posted online. My office is currently working with our agencies to answer those questions and we will post them as soon as we have gathered all of the information. Please stay tuned for an update on when and where you will be able to access that information.
As a reminder, February is Heart Awareness Month. Sadly, we all know someone directly or indirectly that has succumb to heart disease. This is where “the village” comes in…organizations, governments, physicians and nutritionists to help disseminate information and teach healthy lifestyle behaviors. For Heart Awareness Month, our County’s Health Department compiled a fact sheet that I encourage everyone to review to learn more about the profound impact heart disease is having on Prince Georgians. In 2017, heart disease was the leading cause of death in Prince George’s County. This knowledge is power and together we will implement a Healthy Lifestyle and Holistic approach to health and wellness that is multi-generational and easy to incorporate into anyone’s daily routine.
Tomorrow, I will testify in support of House Bill 166 that, if passed, will gradually increase the state's minimum wage from $10.10 to $15 over the next five years. I believe as the cost of living continues to increase across our region, it is critical that citizens, residents and those who work in Prince George’s County and this state have the ability to earn a wage that allows them to care for themselves and their families. No one jurisdiction can achieve this on its own, because unless each city and county adopts the $15 minimum wage, it will not be a viable solution. For these reasons, I am proud to stand with Delegate Diana Fennell and the other bill sponsors, along with many of my fellow County Executives, in support of this legislation.
Budget season is also upon us and on February 20th I will host my first budget hearing for FY2020 at Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Springdale, MD. I am extending an invitation to every Prince Georgian to attend this public hearing to provide me with your thoughts on what you would like to see enhanced or added to the budget line items.
On a final note, I want to thank everyone for coming together and making a difference in the lives of others during the Federal Government Shut Down.
Yours in service,
Angela Alsobrooks
Prince George's County Executive
 Citizens interested in testifying are encouraged to pre-register by calling (301) 952-4547 or (301) 985-3894 from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday for placement on the advance speakers list. Additionally, you can register online.
Comments will be timed and limited to three (3) minutes per person. There may be only one speaker per organization. Written testimony will be accepted in lieu of, or in addition to, oral comments.
Youth@Work /
Summer Youth Enrichment Program
The Prince George’s County Government’s Youth@Work/Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP) is a six-week, entry-level introduction to work in the County government, non-profit agencies, and the private sector for the youth of Prince George’s County. This countywide initiative offers youth enriching and constructive summer work experiences in various assignments throughout the County.
To be eligible to participate, you must be a resident of Prince George’s County between the ages of 14-22 by July 1, 2019. There is no longer a limit on how many years you can participate, so if a young person has held a summer job through SYEP before, they can apply for employment again this year.
Check out an informational video about the program.
Health Department Participates in Free Health Screenings to Commemorate National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
As a part of its ongoing effort to help educate the African-American community about the importance of knowing their HIV status, and to commemorate the 2019 National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Prince George's County Health Department is participating in a free HIV testing event for the community on Tuesday, February 12th at Prince George’s Community College (PGCC).
The event, Black Health Empowerment Day, is at PGCC’s Health Education Center, located at 301 Largo Road, Bladen Hall, Room 132, Largo, MD 20774 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Along with PGCC, the Health Department is partnering with University of Maryland Capital Region Health Prince George’s Hospital Center to offer free HIV and STI screenings, blood pressure screenings, and a variety of giveaways at this event.
In addition to the county’s periodic free HIV testing community events, the Health Department offers free, year-round testing and treatment at two of its clinics five days a week through the HIV/AIDS Program (HAP). HIV testing and treatment are also available at four school-based wellness centers as well as for teens and young adults at the Healthy Teens and Young Adults Center.
For additional information about Black Health Empowerment Day or National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness activities, call 301-583-3170 or 301-583-3700.
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The Economic Development Corporation provides regular programming for its Innovation Station Accelerator clients and the local business community. In February, the EDC will host five events and/or programs in Innovation Station to connect with the business community. These important events will provide guests with valuable resources, information and networking opportunities that can help to grow their businesses, business ideas and opportunities for success.
The Administrative Hearing Unit of the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) is reducing the adjudication time for citations issued for properties in violation of Prince George’s County Code.
Dozens of times each day, codes and property standards are violated, leaving residents and business owners frustrated. The previous adjudication process took as long as nine months from the time a complaint was received to the time the respondent appeared in District Court for a final disposition.
The hearing officers issue summonses, notices and default orders for noncompliance. They handle complaints about unlicensed vehicles; debris; tall grass and weeds; commercial vehicles on residential property; and other violations.
Citizens with complaints about code violations should report them to 311. The calls are forwarded to DPIE, which issues citations to the property owners. Those owners can request a hearing within 30 days of the issuance of a citation. The hearings are held within 30 days.
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This month, Prince George’s County honors the 1-year anniversary of the line-of-duty death of Prince George’s County Police Sergeant Mujahid Ramzziddin.
Sergeant Ramzziddin made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his community on February 21, 2018, when he was shot and killed in Brandywine, Maryland, while protecting a neighbor, who was a victim of domestic violence.
Sergeant Ramzziddin was a 51-year-old father of four and his mother's only son. He was a beloved husband. He was a Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Prince George's County Police Department for 14 years. He was assigned to the Harbor Unit at the time of his death.
In 2006, Sergeant Ramzziddin received a Silver Medal of Valor Award for his courage in apprehending a dangerous armed suspect.
Chief of Police, Hank Stawinski said, “Mujahid Ramzziddin lived a consequential life, and in sacrificing himself to save another, he died a consequential death. Mujahid stood his ground to defend the life of the individual who had come to him for help. He wore our badge for 14 years. He will live in our hearts every day.”
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Annual Black History Month Exhibition: Moving Out, Moving In, Moving Up
Migration has been a defining characteristic of the Black experience in the United States since the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to the American colonies in the early 1600s. But the early 20th century marked a new and important phase in migration as unprecedented numbers of African Americans moved from the rural South to the urban North in search of a better life. Multiple waves of this “Great Migration” would continue during the course of the 20th century into the 21st century as blacks within the United States, as well as black immigrants, moved to and within this country. This exhibit explores the factors spurring black migration and immigration as well as the resulting changes in society on the national, regional, and local levels. This exhibit is curated by the M-NCPPC Black History Program.
Date:
January 27, 2019 - February 28, 2019
Time:
Daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Montpelier Arts Center
9652 Muirkirk Road
Laurel, MD 20708
Contact:
301-377-7800; TTY 301-699-2544
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