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Greetings District 8 Residents,
Hoping that the season of beauty and light-filled your home with happiness during the Hanukkah festival of lights. As celebrations continue, we wish you a joyful, peaceful, and healthy holiday season. In this issue, we have information for holiday fun in District 8 and in the county for you and your family.
Pursuant to Council Rule of Procedure 4.7, the County Council held a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 11:00 am for Exchange of Gavel. Due to unforeseen technical issues live streaming was not fully functional. However, for the public’s convenience the meeting has been archived for viewing on the County Council's website.
To view the Prince George's County Council - Exchange of Gavel 2020 - Click Here
The Prince George's County Council reelected Council Member At Large and 2021 Chair, Calvin Hawkins, to serve as Chair for Legislative Year 2022. Council Member Sydney Harrison (District 9) was elected to serve as Vice Chair.
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Process in Place to Fill District 8 Vacancy
The Prince George’s County Council, on Monday, November 15, 2021, adopted
CR-135-2021, declaring a vacancy on the County Council created by the November 8, 2021, resignation of District 8 Council Member Monique Anderson-Walker.
CR-135-2021 establishes dates for conducting the Special Primary Election and the Special Election to fill the Council vacancy and sets the Certification of Candidacy deadline.
Special Primary Election
The Special Primary Election has been scheduled for
Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 7am-8pm.
Special Primary Election Early Voting will be conducted on December 27-December 30, 2021 and January 2-3, 2022, (10am-8pm each day and 12pm-6pm on Sunday, January 2, 2022).
Special General Election
The Special General Election will be held on
Tuesday, February 1,2022, 7am-8pm.
Special General Election Early Voting will be conducted on January 26-January 31, 2022, (10am-8pm each day and 12pm-6pm on Sunday, January 30, 2022).
Certificate of Candidacy must be filed with the Board of Elections by Tuesday, December 7, 2021.
Pursuant to County Charter Section 309, a Special Election must be held to fill a vacancy on the Council, in this case, defined as the resignation of a Council Member, occurring within the first three years of a term. Section 2-104 of the County Code provides that when there is a vacancy in the office of a Council Member during the first three years of a term, the Council, within seven days, shall adopt a Resolution directing that a special primary election and a special election by the registered voters of the Council District concerned, be held to fill the vacancy.
Please visit the Prince George's County Board of Elections online or call
301-341-7300, for additional election details, including voting location, and early voting information.
District 8 includes the constituent areas of Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs, Clinton, Forest Heights, Fort Washington, Glass Manor, Marlow Heights, Oxon Hill, and Temple Hills.
The District 8 Council Office remains responsive to the needs of District 8 residents.
For assistance, District 8 residents can call 301-952-3860 or email: Councildistrict8@co.pg.md.us
District 8 Ribbon Cutting
The Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA) hosted their ribbon-cutting on Thursday December 9, 2021 for the CAAPA Cultural Center housed at the Henson Valley Christian Church, 1900 Tucker Road, Fort Washington, Maryland.
The last in-person District 8 event, before the pandemic, was a CAPPA event at Harmony Hall.
The CAAPA Cultural Center will be provide their musical productions, recitals, seminars, arts integration programs, and camps, serving ages 5 - 95, in District 8, and throughout the county.
CAAPA was founded in 2003 by classically trained siblings, Victor and Pamela Simonson. Terri Allen, the mother of Victor and Pamela, is the Executive Director of CAAPA. A Proclamation was presented to CAAPA's Pamela Simonson and Terri Allen, on behalf of County Executive Alsobrooks, at the ribbon-cutting.
On Saturday, January 22, 2022 - 4:00 pm, CAAPA will be presenting "Opera...from a Sista's Point of View" at Prince George's Community College Center for the Performing Arts in Largo, Maryland. To learn more about this production, CAAPA and its mission in "Bringing Color to the Classics" visit https://www.4caapa.org
DISTRICT 8 HOLIDAY EVENTS
Below are a few events for your enjoyment. For more details on these events and other holiday fun events, Click Here.
GAYLORD NATIONAL’S I LOVE CHRISTMAS MOVIES™ Experience
SUNDAYS, 2 — 4PM
- December 12: Elf*
- December 19: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation*
- December 26: Polar Express*
- January 2: It’s a Wonderful Life
* Are part of Gaylord National's I Love Christmas Movies™ Experience
Please note that movie times/dates may be changed or cancelled due to weather. National Harbor will announce any updates via social media, so please make sure to follow on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates.
NIGHTLY TREE LIGHT SHOW
Watch our 54-foot tree comes to life nightly with a breathtaking light show in the heart of the Waterfront District. Show runs on the half an hour from sunset to 9 pm.
FESTIVE FIREWORKS
Join us Saturday nights from November 13 – December 18 at 5:30 pm for a spectacular fireworks display.
Watkins Regional Park - New Entrance this Year!
Friday, November 26, 2021 - Sunday, January 2, 2022
Nightly from 5 to 9:30 pm
Free admission November 29 & December 25 in appreciation to the residents of Prince George’s County for their year-round support of the Department of Parks and Recreation programs! Make a difference this season! Please bring canned goods for donation to local Food Banks.
Location/ Directions - New Entrance
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To Enter: Please enter along RT. 202/Largo Road. (NO ENTRY ACCESS ON RT. 193. YOU WILL CONTINUE TO RT. 202).
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Entrance Location: Across the street from Riverdale Baptist School, 1133 Largo Rd., Upper Marlboro 20774
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Phone: 301-699-2456; Maryland Relay 7-1-1 for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability.
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has provided helpful consumer information for holiday season shopping and charitable donations consumer tips. To review, Click Here
To Register for the Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, December 15 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Click Here
Prince George's County Health Connect Enrollment Program has open Enrollment for private coverage with huge discounts starting on Nov 1, 2021 thru Jan 15, 2022 for plan year 2022.
Click Here for full information
The County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program will stop accepting new applications on Wednesday, December 15 at 3:00 PM. The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will continue to review and process remaining applications. Closing the application portal will ensure DHCD has the funding needed to process open applications. If you still need to complete an application, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/pgcERAP
El Programa de Asistencia de alquiler de emergencia del Condado dejará de aceptar nuevas solicitudes el miércoles 15 de diciembre a las 3:00 pm. El Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario continuará revisando y procesando las solicitudes restantes. El cierre del portal de solicitudes garantizará que el DHCD tenga los fondos necesarios para procesar las solicitudes abiertas. Si aún necesita completar una solicitud, visite: https://tinyurl.com/pgcERAP
For the updated Press Release with full details, CLICK HERE
Stay safe and healthy! DISTRICT 8 Team is here for you!
Email: Councildistrict8@co.pg.md.us or
Call 301-952-3860
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