DISTRICT COUNCIL CONVENES TO REVIEW LAND-USE MATTERS
The Prince George’s County Council, sitting as the District Council, met on Monday, February 3rd, to review zoning cases. WATCH Monday’s District Council session. Persons or entities wishing to build or develop land in Prince George's County are permitted to do so by submitting application to the County through the Prince George's County Planning Department. Every application follows a process, which may vary according to the type of application, from filing to the final decision. LEARN MORE.
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COUNCIL’S COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REVIEWS PROPOSED 2020 TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES JOINT SIGNATURE LETTER
The Council’s Committee of the Whole (COW) met on Monday, February 3rd, to discuss an updated draft of the proposed Joint Signature Letter to Acting Maryland Transportation Secretary, Gregory Slater, regarding the 2020 Priority Projects List for the FY’ 2020-2025 State Consolidated Transportation Program. The list reflects the County’s priorities for State highway construction projects, transit, project planning starts, safety improvements, system preservation, and gateway projects. The list also advances the County’s objectives related to Vision Zero, and Transit-Oriented Development. The Council approved the proposed letter during Council Session on February 4th. WATCH the COW meeting
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COUNCIL’S GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE MEETS TO REVIEW STATE BILL PROPOSALS
 The Council’s General Assembly Committee, chaired by District 6 Council Member Derrick Leon Davis, met on Tuesday, February 4th, to review selected proposed state legislation that may have potential impact on Prince George’s County. Council Members discussed proposed state bills focusing on education, bi-county and statewide matters, and law enforcement, among others. The committee also received updates on local bills and the Maryland Association of Counties. WATCH Tuesday’s General Assembly Committee.
COUNTY COUNCIL CONVENES SESSION; COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY CONFIRMS HISTORIC APPOINTMENT OF
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY FIRE CHIEF TIFFANY GREEN
 During County Council session on Tuesday, February 4th, the Prince George’s County Council unanimously approved the appointment of Tiffany D. Green as Prince George’s County’s 13th Fire Chief, and the first woman to serve in the position.
Council Chair Todd M. Turner (D) – District 4, says Chief Green’s historical appointment is hard-earned and well deserved. “Chief Green is a consummate public servant who has dedicated herself to improving the communities of Prince George’s County through her work with the Fire Department. With a fire service career spanning over 25 years, she is uniquely qualified to serve in this capacity and the Council looks forward to working with her to move Prince George’s County forward.”
 Upon confirmation, Chief Green commented, “My promise to the Council, to the County Executive, and most importantly to the residents and visitors of this County, is to continue to lead this department forward. To continue to be accountable, professional and community centered.”
Chief Green, with over 25 years of fire and emergency services, homeland security and emergency management experience, previously served as Acting Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Administrative Services Command, Fire/Emergency Management Services (EMS) Training Academy Director; Executive Assistant to the Public Safety Director; career firefighter; and volunteer firefighter.
WATCH Tuesday’s Council Session for the full agenda, including a briefing on the WMATA Bus Transformation Project Neoniche Strategies. VIEW photos.
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECEIVES BRIEFING FROM COUNTY’S DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
 The Council’s Health, Human Services and Public Safety (HHSPS) committee, chaired by Council Vice-Chair and At-Large Council Member Calvin S. Hawkins, II, met on Wednesday, February 5th, to receive a briefing on the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections, from Director Mary Lou McDonough and her senior staff. The presentation focused on the department’s priority concerns, including the state of the 33-year old detention center. Also present for the briefing was the Director of the Department of Central Services, Jonathan R. Butler, and representatives from Office of the County Executive. WATCH Wednesday’s HHSPS meeting.
EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REVIEWS 2019 ACHIEVEMENTS; RECEIVES BRIEFINGS ON COUNTY SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION, SUMMER YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, AND EMPLOY PRINCE GEORGE’S
 The Council’s Education and Workforce Development (EWD) committee, chaired by District 9 Council Member Sydney J. Harrison, met on Wednesday, February 5th. Following a recap of 2019 committee highlights, EWD members first received a briefing from Chief Operating Officer for Prince George’s County Public Schools, about the system’s work to address school bus transportation challenges, including a bus driver shortage. A second briefing on the County’s Youth @ Work/Summer Youth Enrichment Program, from Office of Human Resources, Recruitment, Examination and Classification Division Manager, Valarie Farrar. The final briefing to the EWD committee was presented by President and CEO, Employ Prince George’s, Walter Simmons. WATCH Wednesday’s EWD committee meeting.
PLANNING, HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE BRIEFED ON TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AND RETAIL CENTERS
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The Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) committee, chaired by District 3 Council Member Dannielle Glaros, heard two briefings on Thursday, February 6th. The first presentation, Transit-Oriented Development Strategy, was provided by WMATA Vice-President for Real Estate and Parking, Nina Albert; President and CEO of the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (PGEDC), David Iannucci; and President and CEO of the Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce, David Harrington. The second briefing, Retail Market Strategic Action Plan Update, presented by PGEDC President and CEO, David Iannucci, and PGEDC Director of Commercial Development, Larry Hentz. WATCH Thursday’s PHED committee meeting.
COUNCIL CHAIR TODD M. TURNER AND DISTRICT 6 COUNCIL MEMBER DERRICK LEON DAVIS PARTICPATE IN COLLECTIVE EMPOWERMENT GROUP POWER BREAKFAST PANEL DISCUSSION
 Council Chair Todd M. Turner (D) – District 4, and District 6 Council Member Derrick Leon Davis, were among the panelists participating in The Collective Empowerment Group (CEG), a faith-based community organization advocating for financial literacy, education, healthcare, homeownership preservation, public safety and public policy, as well as just treatment from financial institutions. Council Chair Turner and Council Member Davis addressed CEG’s Power Breakfast on Friday, February 7th, about opportunities and processes for growing faith-based facilities in Prince George’s County. VIEW for additional event photos.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS |
In December 2019, Chinese health officials announced they were investigating a pneumonia outbreak of unknown etiology (cause) in the city of Wuhan, China. At that time, it was reported that many of the cases were linked to a seafood and animal market in Wuhan. Since then, health officials have reported that the outbreak was caused by a novel coronavirus, which was later named 2019-nCoV.
Since then, thousands of cases have been reported and some cases have been fatal. Cases of 2019-nCoV have been identified elsewhere in China, and in other countries, including in the United States. While a majority of cases have been linked to the city of Wuhan, there is evidence of person-to-person spread both inside and outside of Wuhan.
This information comes from the Maryland Department of Health, which has also provided the Fact Sheet below regarding the Coronavirus.
 For additional resource information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization.
ARE YOU CENSUS READY?
By law every 10-years the U.S. Census Bureau counts every resident in the United States. Your participation determines representation and how billions of dollars in federal funds are distributed. If our community is undercounted, our friends and families miss out on an estimated $18,250 per person over a 10- year period in Maryland. Make sure you, your family, neighbors, and friends are counted. Census Day is April 1, 2020. However, households will receive an invitation to respond online or by phone as early as March 12, 2020. Participating in the Census is safe, easy, and important.
Safe: Your personal information is confidential by law. Disclosure of personal data is subject to a $250,000 fine and /or 5 years’ imprisonment.
Easy: You can complete the Census online, by phone, or by mail. You can respond in 13 different languages via phone or online.
Important: Census data provides the basis for distributing more than $675 billion in federal funds which helps fund our roads, schools, hospitals, Medicaid, and many other programs such as WIC, SNAP and Head Start.
Please participate as soon as you receive your invitation to respond in the mail. For more information, visit www.PGCensus2020.org
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