"A SAD TIME IN OUR STATE OF MARYLAND” CHAIR TODD M. TURNER OFFERS COUNCIL CONDOLENCES UPON PASSING OF MARYLAND HOUSE SPEAKER MICHAEL E. BUSCH
The Prince George’s County Council extends its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the Honorable Michael E. Busch, Maryland’s Speaker of the House of Delegates, upon his unexpected passing. This is a sad time in our state of Maryland. We also offer our thoughts and prayers to the entire Maryland Legislature, especially to the members of the House of Delegates, who are mourning the loss of the longest-serving Speaker in the state’s history. READ the entire Council Statement.
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2019 MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNS; COUNTY’S LEGISLATIVE AGENDA SUCCESSFUL
The Maryland General Assembly began its 2019 Session with a somber revelation from Senate President Miller that he was battling cancer. It then ended with the tragic loss of Speaker of the House Busch who passed away the day before Sine Die, the day the state legislature adjourns its regular session. During the 90-Day General Assembly Session, lawmakers representing every jurisdiction in the state worked long days to balance the budget, fund initiatives, and pass laws to benefit the safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors. The County Council’s General Assembly Committee was there every step of the way, meeting weekly to review bills with potential policy or fiscal impacts on the County, and following up with our legislative leaders in Annapolis to help ensure adequate state assistance to fund vital local programs and services. When the General Assembly adjourned, Prince George’s County was provided $1.5 billion in State Aid for Fiscal Year 2020, an increase of $92.5 million over Fiscal Year 2019. Council Chair Todd M. Turner, Council Vice-Chair Rodney C. Streeter, Council Member At-Large Calvin S. Hawkins, II, Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin, and District 3 Council Member Dannielle M. Glaros joined with County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Prince George’s County Senate and House Delegation leadership and members for a press conference on Friday, April 12 to highlight the successful legislative agenda.
COUNCIL HOSTS ‘MEET AND GREET’ WITH UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND INCENTIVE AWARDS PROGRAM DIRECTOR, PARTICIPANTS AND ALUMNI
 The County Council hosted a “Meet and Greet” on Tuesday, April 9th, with University of Maryland Incentive Awards Program Director Jackie Lee, 2016 Alumnus Joshua Trowell, 2008 Alumnus Darian Senn-Carter and current program participants, including Celia Barrientos. The program is designed for exceptional students who demonstrate academic ability, uncommon persistence and maturity despite difficult circumstances. Through full scholarships and wraparound services, Baltimore City and Prince George's County high school students with significant financial need can attend the University of Maryland. Students and alumni shared their experiences in the program and thanked the Council for helping to fund their dreams for a college education. Program Director Jackie Lee added, “We just wanted to come here today and thank you, so you are able to see what your grants can do and have done in the lives of our students.” University of Maryland Director of Admissions Shannon Gundy also participated in the meeting, sharing information about current efforts to attract Prince George’s County and minority students. VIEW additional photos in the Council Photo Gallery.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DISCUSSES COUNTY’S TRANSIT VISION PLAN AND COUNTY BUS SERVICE
The Committee of the Whole (COW) met Tuesday morning to continue discussions about the County’s new Transit Vision Plan, with a focus on bus services. Department of Public Works & Transportation Director Terry Bellamy; Department of Public Works & Transportation Deputy Director Gwen Clerkley; Department of Public Works & Transportation, Acting Chief, Transit Services, Geralyn Bruce; and Department of Public Works & Transportation Planner, Anthony Foster briefed the Council. CR-25-2019, a resolution concerning approval for a multi-year contract for bus services in Prince George’s County was moved forward by the COW without recommendation. The County Charter requires that such contracts be approved by resolution of the County Council upon notice and public hearing. The public hearing date has been scheduled for April 30, 2019 at 11:30 a.m., County Administration Building, Council Hearing Room, in Upper Marlboro. WATCH the presentation and discussion about the contract for management and operation of The Bus, a 28-fixed-route, fixed-schedule, public transit system in the County. The COW reconvened Tuesday afternoon for a staff briefing from the Council’s Zoning Rewrite Team on the County’s new Zoning Laws, now available online.
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 COUNTY COUNCIL CONVENES LEGISLATIVE SESSION; HOLDS WSSC PUBLIC HEARING
The County Council, during session on Tuesday, April 9, held a public hearing for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) Proposed Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating and Capital Budgets, and the Capital Improvement Program for water and sewerage as part of the Council’s budget review process. The Council will hold several public meetings and hearings regarding the budget before it is adopted. Citizens and residents are strongly encouraged to participate. For updated information on the Council budget process, visit the Council’s FY 20 Budget Portal. WATCH Tuesday’s Council session and the WSSC public hearing.
COUNCIL CHAIR TODD M. TURNER AND COUNTY EXECUTIVE ANGELA ALSOBROOKS OFFER CONDOLENCES UPON THE LOSS OF MARINE STAFF SGT. CHRISTOPHER SLUTMAN, LIFELONG MEMBER OF THE KENTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Prince George’s County mourns the loss of Marine Staff Sergeant Christopher A. Slutman, who also served as a first responder, and a lifetime member of the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department in Landover. On behalf of the residents of Prince George’s County, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Staff Sgt. Slutman, who was mortally wounded by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on Monday, April 8th. Staff Sgt. Slutman gave his life to keep us safe, and while service was his calling, the loss is immense. We stand in support of his family and loved ones, especially at this most difficult time of grief. READ MORE.
TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE HOLDS WSSC BUDGET WORK SESSION
The Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment (TIEE) committee met Thursday April 11th to review and make recommendations to the full Council on the FY 2020 Operating Budget and the FY 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Program Budget for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). WATCH
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HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE HOLDS BUDGET WORK SESSION FOR THE CIRCUIT COURT
The Council’s Health, Human Services and Public Safety (HHSPS) committee, chaired by Council Member At-Large Calvin Hawkins, II, met Thursday, April 11th in a budget review work session. Administrative Judge Sheila Tillerson Adams and staff presented the Circuit Court FY 2020 Budget Report. WATCH Thursday’s HHSPS budget work session.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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COUNTY RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS ATTEND INFORMATIONAL SESSION TO LEARN MORE ABOUT COUNTY’S NEW ZONING LAWS
Room 2027 on the second floor of the County Administration Building was filled with County residents and other stakeholders for an Informational Session “Understanding the New Zoning Laws,” on Tuesday April 9th. Participants asked questions, interacted with staff, and viewed charts and information detailing key changes in new Prince George’s County Zoning Ordinance adopted in October 2018. View documents on the Council’s Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Portal.
 DISTRICT 3 COUNCIL MEMBER HOLDS 5TH ANNUAL TOWN HALL MEETING AND RESOURCE FAIR
Pictured left to right, State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin and Council Member At-Large Calvin S. Hawkins, II, joined more than 300 residents and other County and State leaders at Council Member Dannielle Glaros’ 5th Annual Town Hall and Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 10, at William Wirt Middle School, in Riverdale. Prior to the speaking program, residents took the opportunity to talk with representatives from County and State agencies, utility companies, the Purple Line Transit Partners, local nonprofits, and more.
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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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Sitting as District Council
April 15 - Details
Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee
April 15 - Details
County Council
April 16
County Council - Budget Public Hearing - Annual Action Plan/CDBG
April 16
Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee
April 17
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee
April 18 - Details
Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee
April 18
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