COUNCIL’S HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE HOLDS PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFINGS The Council’s Health, Human Services and Public Safety (HHSPS) committee, chaired by Council Member At-Large Calvin S. Hawkins, II, met Monday, April 1st to receive briefings on the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Report, key recommendations and next steps.   HHSPS committee members were also briefed on public safety hiring in the Office of Homeland Security.  WATCH to view the HHSPS committee discussion.

COUNCIL HOSTS MEET AND GREET WITH STATE’S ATTORNEY AISHA N. BRAVEBOY 

The Prince George’s County Council hosted a “Meet and Greet” with State’s Attorney Aisha N. Braveboy and her team on Tuesday, April 2.   The State's Attorney's Office is charged with serving the interests of the citizens of Prince George's County, and works to safeguard the community through the prosecution of criminal matters.  Noting the successful partnership addressing the issue of safe driving in the County, established between her office and Council Member Monique Anderson-Walker, State’s Attorney Braveboy invited Council Members to also partner with her on initiatives focusing on issues such as juvenile justice, and her "Drive Focused, Sober & Safe" Kick Off” event, on April 27^th, at the Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex in Fort Washington.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE MEETS "Sine die," the day the state legislature adjourns its regular session, is April 8th.   The Council’s General Assembly committee, chaired by Council Vice-Chair Rodney C. Streeter, met Tuesday, April 2, to review House Bill 1091, proposed state legislation concerning Public-Private Partnerships– Reforms, also known as the P3 Transportation Safeguards Act.  The General Assembly committee recommended Council support for the measure with an amendment.  WATCH Tuesday’s General Assembly Committee discussion about the Council’s support for the P3 concept, the proposed state legislation, and the proposed amendment.  Also, on Wednesday, April 3rd, Council Chair Todd M. Turner, and Council Members Dannielle M. Glaros and Jolene Ivey, were among a coalition of elected and civic leaders urging the Maryland Senate to pass HB 1091.  READ the press release.

COUNTY COUNCIL CONVENES LEGISLATIVE SESSION

During Tuesday’s County Council session, Council Members approved a letter to The Honorable Nancy J. King, Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee, regarding House Bill 1091, Public-Private Partnerships - Reforms. With its approval of CR-16-2019, the Council also established a “Housing Opportunities for All Workgroup” to assist the County in setting priorities and implementing the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Report. WATCH Tuesday’s Council Session for the full agenda.  To learn more, visit

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CONSIDERS NEW MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT FOR BUS SERVICES IN THE COUNTY The Committee of the Whole met Tuesday to review CR-25-2019, a resolution concerning contract approval for a multi-year contract for bus services in Prince George’s County.  The County Charter requires that such contracts be approved by resolution of the County Council upon notice and public hearing. WATCH to view the discussion about the contract for management and operation of The Bus, a 28-fixed-route, fixed-schedule, public transit system in the County.

EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE BRIEFED BY SCHOOL CEO The Council’s Education and Workforce Development (EWD) committee, chaired by Council Member Sydney Harrison, received a briefing on Wednesday, April 3d, from Prince George’s County Schools (PGCPS) Interim CEO Dr. Monica Goldson, and her executive team, as well as representatives from Public Institutions JLL, to discuss Prince George’s County Public Schools "School Construction 101."  WATCH for the presentation.

UPDATE - MDOT TO HOLD SEVERAL PUBLIC SESSIONS IN THE COUNTY IN APRIL ON GOVERNOR’S PLAN TO WIDEN I-495/I-270 TO ADD TOLL LANES   The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) are completing the I-495 and I-270 Managed Lanes Study and will host a series of public meetings in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties to present the study and answer your questions.  The first meeting in Prince George’s is April 11th , at 6:30 p.m., at the Sports and Learning Center in Landover.  See these flyers for details.  Mark your calendars, plan to attend and express your opinions at the meetings. Download Flier: (English)    (Spanish)

PLANNING, HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETS The Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) committee, chaired by Council Member Dannielle Glaros, hosted a briefing on Thursday, April 4th, on Food Access and Retail, and to discuss details regarding the status of Shoppers Food stores in the County, as well as the efforts to attract grocery stores to locations affected by anticipated store closings.  Presenters represented Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning, the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation, Food Truck Hub Oversight Committee, Institute for Public Health Innovation, and Prince George's County Food Equity Council. Click HERE to view presentations.  See DETAILS for the briefing discussion.

DISTRICT 9 COUNCIL MEMBER SYDNEY HARRISON RETURNS TO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL NICU

Watch WJLA – TV 7’s coverage of District 9 Council Member Sydney Harrison’s emotional return to the Children’s National Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for a visit on March 28th.

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VICE-CHAIR RODNEY STREETER JOINS COUNTY EXECUTIVE ANGELA ALSOBROOKS TO WELCOME NEW GROCERY STORE IN THE COUNTY

County Council Vice-Chair and District 7 Council Member Rodney Streeter, joined County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks, City of Seat Pleasant Mayor Eugene Grant, the Prince George’s Economic Development Corporation, and a host of other officials and community leaders on Monday, April 1st, to announce that Good Food Markets is coming to the Addison Plaza shopping center in the Seat Pleasant community.  “We are overjoyed that Good Food Market is coming to District 7, an area that we consider to be the jewel of Prince George’s County. Our residents deserve quality, reasonably-priced food options with ease of access,” said Council Member Streeter.

DISTRICT 3 COUNCIL MEMBER DANNIELLE GLAROS, CHAIR TODD M. TURNER AND DISTRICT 5 COUNCIL MEMBER JOLENE IVEY JOIN GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION  FOR NEW KAISER BUILDING IN NEW CARROLLTON 

District 3 Council Member Dannielle Glaros, Council Member Dannielle Glaros, and District 5 Council Member Jolene Ivey joined County Executive Angela Alsobrooks in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Kaiser Permanente Administrative Building in New Carrollton Thursday morning.   The new 176,000-square-foot administrative building in the New Carrollton Transit Center in Prince George’s County, is a state-of-the-art facility.   It is home to approximately 850 administrative employees, many of whom are members of KP’s information technology team, an important part of the organization’s growth in the region. The New Carrollton Administrative Building marks a major investment in the New Carrollton Transit Center—a vibrant, mixed-use development that includes a wide range of retail and residential options, as well as a community park.

PRINCE GEORGE'S 
COUNTY COUNCIL
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TODD M. TURNER
CHAIR
DISTRICT 4


RODNEY C. STREETER
VICE-CHAIR
DISTRICT 7

MEL FRANKLIN
AT-LARGE

CALVIN S. HAWKINS, II
AT-LARGE

THOMAS E. DERNOGA
DISTRICT 1


DENI TAVERAS
DISTRICT 2


DANNIELLE M. GLAROS
DISTRICT 3

JOLENE IVEY
DISTRICT 5


DERRICK LEON DAVIS
DISTRICT 6


MONIQUE ANDERSON-WALKER
DISTRICT 8


SYDNEY J. HARRISON
DISTRICT 9

ON THE AIR

“AROUND THE COUNTY” WITH HOST, COUNCIL CHAIR TODD TURNER, IS ON THE AIR!

Don’t miss the premiere edition of “Around the County,” a production of the Prince George’s County Council, focusing on service, community and progress in Prince George’s County, and hosted by Council Chair Todd M. Turner.  The program airs on Prince George’s Community Television, Government and Public Affairs channels—Comcast Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41; and Public Access channels - Comcast Channel 76 and Verizon FIOS Channel 42.  This edition features interviews with At-Large Council Members Mel Franklin and Calvin S. Hawkins, II.   Air times:  Wed. @ 6:00 p.m.;   Thurs. @ 11:30 a.m. & 8:30 p.m.; and Fri. @ 6:30 p.m.  Visit www.pgctv.org for more information.

UPCOMING MEETINGS
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County Council (Sitting as the Committee of the Whole)
April 9 - Details

County Council
April 9- Details

County Council (Sitting as the Committee of the Whole)
April 9 - Details

"Understanding the New Zoning Laws Public Meeting
April 9 -Details

Zoning Hearing Examiner
April 10 - Agenda

Transportation, Infrastructure Energy & Environment Committee
April 11 - Details

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee 
April 11 - Agenda

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