Fall 2019

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PAST EVENTS

Bowie State University Football Championship

The County Council, along with County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, congratulated the Bowie State Bulldogs Football Team for their back-to-back CIAA Championships and undefeated season.  The Bulldogs hosted the 1^st Round Division II Playoff game on November 23^rd against Carson-Newman. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs were unsuccessful in winning the championship; therefore, ending the season 11-1.

Council Chair Cable Program Health Discussion with Dr. Terrence Fullum and Dr. Joseph Wright

I was pleased to welcome Dr. Terrence Fullum and Dr. Joseph Wright to discuss health related issues in the County on the latest edition of my Council Chair cable program, Around the County, for 2019.  Dr. Fullum serves as the consultant to the County Council when we serve in our role as the Board of Health (BOH), while Dr. Joseph Wright is currently the Interim President and CEO of University of Maryland Capital Region Health (UMMS). UMMS healthcare system operates Prince George’s Hospital, Laurel Regional Medical Center and the Bowie Health Center, and is responsible for building the new Regional Medical Center in Largo.  To view event photos, please click here or you may watch the final edition of the “Around the County,” program, featuring my interview with Dr. Terrence Fullum.

ALDI in Bowie Grand Re-Opening

Congratulations on the Grand Re-Opening of ALDI at Hilltop Plaza in Bowie on November 22^nd. The updated Bowie store layout features expansive refrigeration space to accommodate the fresh, healthy and convenient products and expanded its product offerings. The renovation was part of a total of $30 million spent on 30 stores in the D.C. area.

Tribute at Melford Grand Opening

Pictured with Les Strech, Thrive President and Larry Dix, President, Tribute @ Melford.

It was a pleasure to welcome and recognize Tribute at Melford, a new four-story, 110,000 square foot, 140-unit assisted living community operated by Thrive Senior Living.  For information, please visit this link.

County Realtors Legislative Breakfast

I joined with Prince George’s County Association of Realtors President Yolanda Muckle, a 4^th District resident, and members at their Legislative Breakfast on November 21^st.

County Police Chief Awards

On November 21^st we recognized outstanding public safety officers, including two Bowie Police Officers, as part of Prince George's County Police Department Chief's Awards Ceremony.  Pictured with Sergeant Robert Stevenson, Sergeant Marvain Wall and Bowie Deputy Police Chief Dwayne Preston.

Future Voter Session

I had a great time with the youth from Mothers of Vision and Purpose on November 16^th at the South Bowie Library discussing the importance of voting to these Future Voters.  Thank you to Era Calhoun and parents for the invitation.

County Stuff-A-Truck

I was pleased to join County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ administration, the Office of Community Relations Director Eunieshia Davis and staff,  and Pastor Anthony G. Macklin at the new The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square for the culmination of the week long Stuff-A-Truck food drive on behalf of Prince George’s County families on November 8^th.

Happy Go Lucky Luncheon

I was pleased to again host the Happy Go Lucky senior group on November 6^th for lunch and discussion of issues and programs available from the County.  They heard from Laurel Raymond, Senior Manager of the Bowie Senior Center, about services available at the Bowie Senior Center. Thank you to President, Gloria Brown, and members.

Bowie High School Homecoming Parade

Thank you to Bowie High School Principal Robynne Prince, Corey Ewing, the Student Government Association (SGA) advisor, and the SGA executive board for the invitation to the Annual Homecoming Parade on October 26^th. Go Bulldogs!!

Savor at Studio 3807 Food Hall Opening

Congratulations to April Richardson on the official grand opening of Prince George’s County’s newest eatery attraction, Savor at Studio 3807, a welcome addition to the Gateway Arts District.  For more information on the new eatery, which opened on October 24th, please visit their website.

PGCPS First Hall of Fame Gala

It was a wonderful evening at the 1st Hall of Fame Gala - “Like None Other” Fundraiser on October 18^th with Prince George's County Public Schools CEO Dr. Monica Goldson at MGM National Harbor in support of the PGCPS Excellence in Education Foundation. Several distinguished alumni of the Prince George’s County Public School System were inducted into the PGCPS Hall of Fame, including Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard and Singer Kenny Lattimore.

Greetings from Chair Turner

Welcome to the November 2019 Thanksgiving edition of the 4^th District Legislative Email Newsletter.  As we recognized the service and sacrifice of our veterans this month and prepare for the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, the County Council has completed our 2019 session. 

Please find below some highlights and updates as well as some upcoming events in the County and the 4th Council District as we enter the holiday season.

Thanksgiving Day Holiday Trash and Recycling Collection - Updated

Recent County Highlights

Last Meeting of 2019 Legislative Year On November 19th the County Council completed our 2019 Legislative Year with the passage of several pieces of legislation.  I appreciated being Chair of the Council this past year and the work of the Council, particularly our growing relationship with County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks. For a copy of our end of year session press release, please link here.  To view additional photos, please visit this link.

County Executive Alsobrooks Kicks Off Community Conversations in District 4 I was pleased to join Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks for her Community Conversation on October 30th at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt to unveil her Proud Priorities, Proud Results focusing on six Policy Focus Areas, including: Education, Youth Development, Quality of Life Supported by High Performance Government, Economic Development, Healthy Communities and Safe Neighborhoods.

Welcome District 4's Newly Elected Mayors and City Council Members

Congratulations to those who were successful in Bowie and Greenbelt city elections held on November 5^th.  We welcome two new Mayors, Tim Adams in Bowie and Colin Byrd in Greenbelt, both historic accomplishments.  We also bid farewell and thank you to Bowie Mayor Fred Robinson and Council Members Issac "Ike" Trouth and James Marcos.  I look forward to our continued work on behalf of the residents in both cities, the 4th Council District and the County.

Council Chair Turner pictured with Mayor Robinson and Mayor Byrd.

Washington Suburban Transit Commission County Public Forum

The Washington Suburban Transit Commission (WSTC), on which I represent the County Council, hosted its annual Prince County Public Forum on November 12^th in Riverdale Park. The meeting included presentations and updates on WMATA Metro, Maryland MARC rail and bus services, County transportation and transit services and a status on the Purple Line construction.

District 4 Veterans Appreciation Breakfast On November 2nd, I hosted my bi-annual 4th District Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Listening Session at the American Legion Post 66 in Bowie.  I want to thank Congressman Anthony Brown, County Veterans Affairs Officer, Dr. James Dula, and members of the Prince George’s County Veterans Commission for attending and providing information and remarks.

County Council and DHCD Continue Work on Implementation of Housing Opportunities for All Strategies 

The County Council and Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) are leading the Housing Opportunities for All (HOFA) Workgroup meetings, discussing potential policies for preserving and increasing housing opportunities in the County, including the County’s Housing Investment Trust Fund (HITF) and the opportunity for inclusionary zoning, land-banking and the preservation of affordable housing.  

The HOFA Workgroup conducted a briefing with House Majority Leader Congressman Steny Hoyer on federal opportunities to support the work of the County.  To view photos, please click here.

View a recent story in the Washington Business Journal regarding County housing discussion at the Washington Council of Government’s Board Meeting by clicking here.  For photos of a recent Housing Opportunities for All Workgroup meeting, visit this link.

Maryland  Department of Transportation County Road Show

On November 1st the County Council hosted the annual Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and "Road Show", which highlights State and County's transit and transportation priorities for the State's 6-Year Consolidated Transportation Plan (CTP). Council Members, State Representative and the public raised issues and concerns, including Metro, Managed Toll Lanes, Maglev and pedestrian safety, litter and maintenance issues on state roads in the County, with Secretary Pete Rahn and MDOT representatives.  For a Maryland Matters story, please click this link.   Also, to view photos of the meeting, click here.

Glenn Dale Hospital Site Meeting We had a great turnout on October 17th for the Historic Glenn Dale Hospital Site Public Meeting sponsored by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, along with Council Members Dannielle Glaros, Council Member Jolene Ivey and myself, at the Glenn Dale Community Center. The Glenn Dale Hospital Historic District, located in Glenn Dale, Maryland, is a 207-acre property with 25 structures and woodlands. The Alexander Company was selected to conduct a detailed assessment of the site and buildings, develop viable market strategies for the existing structures and produce a detailed implementation plan. For additional information, or to receive updates on the work, please visit the Glenn Dale Hospital web page.

UMD Intern for the Day On November 14th, Ms. Katherine “Katie” Pistner participated in the University of Maryland’s Intern for a Day program at the Prince George’s County Council.  Katie, a freshmen from Howard County, is a government and politics major at the University of Maryland.  She recently joined the University of Maryland Student Government Association Civics and Government Affairs Committee.  The University of Maryland’s Intern for a Day connects undergraduate students with alumni, parents, employers and community partners for a one day internship/shadowing experience.

Capital Region Health Hospital Tour

https://www.flickr.com/.../pgccouncil/albums/72157711695907943The County Council received a tour of the new Regional Medical Center construction site on November 7th. Thank you to UMMS-Capital Region Health Interim President Joseph Wright and Clark Construction staff for the walk-thru of the 206 beds; approx. 600,000 square foot new hospital expected to open in 2021 in Largo.  For additional photos, please click here.

Food & Friends On Monday, November 25th Council Chair Turner and the District 4 Team volunteered at Food & Friends to assist in their annual Thanksgiving holiday meal preparation. To assist and support Food & Friends go to their website.  Former District 4 member, Jarryd Hawkins, is pictured with the team.

Scholarship Opportunity

The Prince George's County Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in association with the Delta Foundation (formerly known as the Prince George's County Delta Alumnae Foundation) offers an annual college scholarship program to help further higher education among students who are Prince George's County residents.   Applications can be downloaded by going to: www.pgcacdst.org and clicking on Fall 2020 Fall Scholarships Available.  Questions regarding the scholarships can be sent to: scholarship@pgcacdst.org.

I wish everyone a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving and holiday season.  I thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Council Member on the Prince George’s County Council and as Chair this legislative year.  I look forward to continuing to serve you and the County.  As always, please reach out to my office for any assistance you may need.

I am Sincerely Yours in Service,

Hon. Todd M. Turner
Council Chair
4^th Council District