 DISTRICT COUNCIL AND COUNTY COUNCIL CONVENE TUESDAY
Tuesday, January 15th was a busy day for the County Council. Due to inclement weather, the District Council meeting, considering zoning matters, was rescheduled from Monday, January 14th to Tuesday, immediately following the County Council session. The County Council approved a Joint Letter with County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, outlining the County’s 2019 State Legislative Priorities for education funding and school construction; transportation and infrastructure; public safety, healthcare, recreation and beautification. The Council also held a briefing on the County’s 2018-2019 Telecommunications Transmission Facilities Coordinating Committee and Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Report.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE CONVENES FIRST MEETING OF LEGISLATIVE YEAR 2019
The Council’s General Assembly Committee, chaired by Council Vice-Chair Rodney C. Streeter, also met Tuesday morning. The January 15th agenda included an introduction of the 2019 Legislative Team and discussions about the 2019 Maryland Association of Counties; Maryland Municipal League legislative agendas, as well as the Joint 2019 State Legislative Priority Letter, which was approved by the County Council during its session.
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 COUNCIL LEADERSHIP ADDRESSES PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY HOUSE DELEGATION IN ANNAPOLIS
Council Chair Todd M. Turner, joined by Vice Chair Rodney Streeter, addressed the Prince George’s County House Delegation on Friday, January 18th, regarding the County’s 2019 State Legislative Priorities. Acknowledging the work of the Delegation during the 90-day General Assembly Session, Chair Turner added that the Council appreciates the opportunity to partner with the Delegation to promote Prince George’s County, ensure the success of the County’s children, and improve Quality of Life for its citizens. Growing concern over the impact of the Federal Government Shutdown on citizens in the State and County was discussed as well. Chair Turner also recognized former Council colleagues, Maryland State Delegate Andrea C. Harrison (D-District 24), and Maryland State Delegate Mary A. Lehman (D- District 21).
COUNCIL EXTENDS WELL WISHES AS SENATE PRESIDENT MILLER FIGHTS CANCER
On behalf of the entire County Council, Chair Turner issued a statement this week in response to recent news about Maryland State Senate President Thomas “Mike” V. Miller’s cancer battle.
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NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE ON MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY 2019
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Prince George’s County Council honors the exemplary life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the lasting impact of his admirable contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and our nation. Dr. King devoted his life to advancing equality, social justice, and economic opportunity for all. He challenged us to build a more perfect union and encouraged our engagement in that process. In recognition of Dr. King’s legacy of service, the Council encourages every Prince Georgian to make this Monday, January 21st, “A DAY ON,” especially as federal workers and contractors and their families in our County, and across the nation, continue to be impacted by the ongoing Federal Government Shutdown. Consider recommitting to serve the needs of others for the common good of our communities throughout Prince George’s County.
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