DISTRICT COUNCIL REVIEWS LAND-USE MATTERS

The Prince George’s County Council, sitting as the District Council on zoning matters, met on Monday, February 25^th.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE DISCUSSES PROPOSED STATE LEGISLATION

The Council’s General Assembly Committee, chaired by Council Vice-Chair Rodney C. Streeter, reviews and recommends positions on selected proposed state legislation with potential impact on Prince George’s County. WATCH the General Assembly’s February 26th meeting, which included discussion about proposed state legislation focused on an Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Site Program, and Small Cell Wireless Communications.

COUNTY COUNCIL CONVENES LEGISLATIVE SESSION; APPROVES JOINT SIGNATURE LETTER TO WMATA

During Tuesday’s County Council session, Council Members voted to approve a Joint Signature Letter with County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, to support maintaining the current Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) service hours.  This plan of operation reflects reduced late-night train service and additional bus service, allowing for long-term preventative maintenance of the Metrorail system.  Good News!  On Thursday, February 28, 2019, WMATA announced it will continue the current service hours and preventative maintenance program for FY 2020, consistent with the Joint Letter approved by the Council on Tuesday.  READ WMATA’s Approved Resolution, and WATCH Tuesday’s Council Session.

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COUNCIL HOLDS FY 2020 BUDGET TOWN HALL MEETING

The County Council held its FY 2020 Budget Town Hall Meeting on the evening of Tuesday, February 26^th, on the Largo campus of the Prince George’s Community College.   County residents actively engaged in the open discussion on the County Budget review process, including those who watched online.  Deputy County Auditor Turkeesa Green and Office of Management and Budget Director Stanley Earley also provided excellent County Budget presentations.  Residents please note important budget calendar dates for FY 2020 Budget work sessions and public hearings, so you can continue to engage in the budget process.  To watch Tuesday’s Town Hall Meeting, view the budget presentations, and for budget updates, visit the Council’s Budget Portal.  Click HERE for photos of the meeting.

TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECEIVES BRIEFINGS

The Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee, (TIEE), chaired by District 2 Council Member Deni Taveras, met Thursday, February 28^th, to receive separate briefings from the Department of the Environment, Soil Conservation District, and Maryland State Highway Administration.   TIEE committee members also received a Project Update on the Purple Line, under construction.

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND FISCAL POLICY COMMITTEE CONSIDERS APPOINTMENTS

The Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee, (GOFP), chaired by District 6 Council Member Derrick Leon Davis, met Thursday, February 28^th, to consider appointments to the following positions in Prince George’s County Government:   Director of the Office of Central Services; Director of the Office of Human Resources Management; Director of the Office of Community Relations; and Director of the Office of Finance.  GOFP committee members conducted a Legislative Oversight Briefing for the Office of Central Services.

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COUNCIL MEMBER MONIQUE ANDERSON-WALKER HOLDS DISTRICT 8 TOWN HALL MEETING

Residents packed the room at Oxon Hill Library Wednesday evening for the District 8 Town Hall Meeting hosted by Council Member Monique Anderson-Walker.  The meeting agenda included discussions about transportation, education, traffic issues, public safety and the environment. Representatives from various County departments and agencies were also on hand to answer questions, provide resources and address community concerns.  During the meeting, County youth, assisted by the Office of Community Resources, also signed up for the County’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).