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Dear District 8 Residents,
Sadly, Prince George's County has suffered two losses in the past few days that have devastated our county and communities. Hyattsville Mayor Kevin Ward died from an apparent suicide and beloved teacher, Cheryl Mitchell was found deceased inside High Point High School. Police stated no foul play has been determined.
These tragic reminders can serve as reminders to make our mental and physical wellness a priority. Self-care is more important now, than ever! We are praying for the families and those impacted by the sudden deaths of Kevin Ward and Cheryl Mitchell. The two of them served Prince George's County and we are grateful for their service.
If you, or someone you know, need to talk with someone, please dial 211 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255. Don't delay, a life can be saved!
Remember, it is okay, to not be okay.
Still time to cast your vote for the Special "General Election" for the District 8 County Council Member. If you voted in the Special "Primary Election", YOU NEED TO VOTE AGAIN for the Special "General Election".
The winner of the Special "Primary Election" is on the ballot and there is a write in candidate.
There was a Special "Primary Election" on January 4, 2022, and there is a Special "General Election" on February 1, 2022. This Orange Alert provides information you need to know about the Special "General Election".
2022 SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION - Council District 8
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
- Check your mailbox your ballot should have arrived!
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Special General Election-February 1, 2022, 7am-8pm.
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Special General - Early voting will be conducted on January 26-January 31, 2022, (10am-8pm and 12pm – 6pm on Sunday).
Sample Ballot
Filed Write-Ins
Dropbox Totals
The deadline to drop your ballot in the dropbox is Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 8pm. All mailed ballots must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2022. Check the post office to verify pick up times.
County Council District 8 Special General Election, Early Voting and Election Day Results
Early Voting results will be posted at 8:00pm on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. It is anticipated that Election Day Results will be posted at approximately 8:45pm.
County Council District 8 Special General Election, Mail-In Ballot Canvass:
The Prince George’s County Board of Elections will begin canvassing mail-in/provisional ballots on the following dates/times:
- 1st Mail-In Ballot Canvass - 10:00am on Thursday, February 3, 2022. The mail-in ballot canvass is expected to continue through Saturday, February 5, 2022.
- Provisional Ballot Canvass – 10:00am on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 and is expected to continue through Friday, February 11, 2022.
- 2nd Mail-In Ballot Canvass – 10:00am on Friday, February 11, 2022. Any overseas and/or domestic ballots that were postmarked by Election Day, February 1, 2022 and meet the other requirements but were delivered by the post office to the Board of Elections after the 1st canvass will be counted.
All Canvasses will be conducted at the Board of Elections Training Center located at 1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 160, Largo, MD 20774.In an effort to prevent the Board of Elections’ staff and ballot canvassers from contracting COVID-19, The Board of Elections will allow each candidate and their respective representatives to observe the canvass process (see above). All observers must wear K95 masks that will be provided by The Board of Elections. All others can view the process by live-streaming. The link will be posted prior to the 1st mail-in ballot canvass.
In Person Voting
Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex
7007 Bock Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
Ballot Drop Boxes
They will be closed and locked at 8PM on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
Crossland High School
6901 Temple Hill Road
Camp Springs, MD 20748
Southern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex
7007 Bock Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
Temple Hills Community Center
5300 Temple Hill Road
Temple Hills, MD 20748
Prince George's County Board of Elections
1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 115A
Largo, MD 20774
Contact the Prince George's Board of Elections or call 341-7300 for additional information.
Consumer Alert: Beware of Door-to-Door COVID-19 Testing
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is alerting Marylanders of individuals and labs offering door-to-door COVID testing. The individuals performing these tests promise prompt results but consumers have reported not receiving results several weeks after the initial test. Consumers have complained that they do not know how their personal identifying information is being secured.
Consumers are advised to only get tested at approved COVID-19 testing sites. Visit covidtest.maryland.gov for a list of approved COVID-19 testing sites in Maryland. Your local health department can also provide information about testing in your area. Consumers should avoid testing conducted by random strangers who show up at their doors.
As of January 15, 2022, and during the public health emergency, private health insurance covers the cost of most over-the-counter COVID tests. Also, consumers can now request and receive four tests per household from the federal government at no cost. There are no shipping costs, and you don’t have to provide a credit card or bank account number. You only need to provide a name and address. Anyone who asks for more information than that is likely a scammer. So, remember:
- Visit COVIDtests.gov or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to order your free COVID test kits from the federal government. If you order online, you’ll be redirected to special.usps.com/testkits. If you follow a link from a news story, double-check the URL that shows in your browser’s address bar.
- No one will call, text, or email you from the federal government to ask for your information to “help” you order free kits. Only a scammer will contact you, asking for information like your credit card, bank account, or Social Security number. Do not respond. Instead, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
“We are monitoring these activities, but consumers should be on the alert and are urged to protect themselves against identity theft and scams by only getting tested at approved testing sites or using an FDA-authorized at home test,” said Attorney General Brian E. Frosh.
Consumers who do not receive timely test results or have other concerns about a laboratory performing a COVID test should file a complaint with the Office of Healthcare Quality Click Here
Consumers with billing concerns should contact the Maryland Attorney Generals’ Health Education and Advocacy Unit - Click Here or call 410-528-1840 or 410-230-1712 (en español).
Anyone who was tested by someone going door-to-door or was deceived into giving personal information over the phone for free government tests could be at risk for identity theft. Anyone with questions or concerns about identity theft should visit the Maryland Attorney General’s Identity Theft Unit webpage - Click Here for important information. Consumers can also contact the Identity Theft Unit at 410-576-6491 or 410-230-1712 (en español).
Mother Nature is bringing us another round of winter weather. AccuWeather is forecasting snow to begin, Friday, January 28, 2022, after 2 p.m. Temperatures will be above freezing before the snow begins but drop quickly at the onset of the snow to a low temperature in the mid-20 degrees. The high temperature on Friday will remain in the mid-20’s with total accumulations of 1-4 inches expected. Temperatures will remain below freezing on Saturday with gale force winds Saturday night into Sunday.
As a result of the forecast, DPW&T will mobilize for a Full Operation beginning tomorrow, January 28th. DPW&T crews have pretreated the roadways to assist us in our snow plowing operations. Please prepare for the expected inclement weather and see the following reminders:
- Parking is prohibited along all designated snow emergency routes. Residents should all park on the same side of the street to ensure access of the snowplows.
- Primary and major collector roads will be plowed and treated first during a snow event, followed by the treatment of residential roads and cul-de-sacs.
- Please check on vulnerable residents and seniors in your community to ensure that they have all the essentials needed to weather the storm.
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TheBus will operate scheduled services from 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., 1.28.22, however as we monitor the roadways, adjustments may be made as deemed necessary. Riders are encouraged to sign up for TheBus email alerts at https://map.pgcwifi.com/home or call (301) 324-2877.
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Call-A-Bus will provide prescheduled dialysis and medical trips only, 1.28.22. Passengers should call (301) 499-8603 for trip information.
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The PGC Link and Circulator will not operate, 1.28.22.
Click Here on January 27, 2022 to register for the January 27, 2022 Hospitality, Retail, and Entertainment Job Fair. The virtual job fair is being held on February 3, 2022.
Violence Prevention Task Force: The Prince George’s County Hope in Action Anti-Violence Project, spearheaded by the Office of Community Relations, is seeking County residents interested in serving on the new Violence Prevention Task Force. This group will work to create short-term and long-term strategies to reduce violence in the County, especially gun violence. Applications will be accepted for the Task Force until 5:00 PM on Friday, February 11.
If interested, Click Here for the application.
Your Voice Matters! Stay Safe and Healthy!
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