 Per the decision announced by the County Executive, effective March 9, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., the Prince George’s County State of Emergency expired. In an abundance of caution, and given the current state of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the County Council is now operating under the following procedures:
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DISTRICT 6 COUNCIL MEMBER DERRICK LEON DAVIS RESIGNS COUNCIL SEAT, EFFECTIVE APRIL 15
Prince George’s County Council Member Derrick Leon Davis, who has represented District 6 residents on the Council since winning a Special Election in 2011, has resigned his Council seat, effective Friday, April 15, 2022. Council Member Davis was elected in November 2014 to serve his first four-year term of office as the Council Member for District 6 and was re-elected to serve a second four-year term in the November 2018 General Election. His current term was set to expire on December 5, 2022.
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, Council Member Davis submitted the following statement upon his resignation.
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From the Desk of Prince George’s County Council Member Derrick Leon Davis PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 6
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2022
Friends,
As Prince Georgians, we share a destiny and a purpose. Together, we have accomplished so much (far too much to chronicle here)! And we have weathered many, many storms! I cannot thank all of you enough for allowing me the latitude to do 'Big Things on Purpose,' for Prince Georgians, and for the opportunity to shine the light of Prince George's promise on the region.
Remaining in the spirit of Gratitude, I thank God for my Wife and Best Friend, Sherry, who taught me the critical lesson of obedience. Your support has meant everything. Scripture says, "He who finds a wife, finds a good thing."
To my District 6 Team - Nell Johnson; Rita Lassiter; and Lenne White - You are the BEST in the business! Thank you for using your remarkable talents and skills to serve our residents.
I pray that I have served well. It is my prayer that I have done so to His Glory, as I have given my best daily.
This experience has truly been an honor and a blessing.
Now, the time has come for me to rest, restore, and prepare for the next leg of this journey; therefore, I am resigning my seat on the Prince George's County Council, effective Close of Business, Friday, April 15, 2022. May God continue to bless us all with His Grace and Mercy. Thank you.
 COUNTY COUNCIL ANNOUNCES PROCESS TO FILL DISTRICT 6 COUNCIL VACANCY
The District 6 County Council seat will become vacant, effective Friday, April 15, 2022, following the resignation of Prince George’s County Council Member Derrick Leon Davis.
Council Member Derrick Leon Davis has represented District 6 residents on the Council since winning a Special Election in 2011. He was elected in November 2014 to serve his first four-year term of office as the Council Member for District 6 and was re-elected to serve a second four-year term in the November 2018 General Election. His current term was set to expire on December 5, 2022.
Pursuant to County Code Section 2-104(j), “When there is a vacancy in the Office of a Council Member that occurs during the last year of a term, a majority of the remaining members of the Council shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy within thirty (30) calendar days.”
To fill the vacancy, the County Council is now seeking letters of interest and resumes from qualified individuals who are registered voters in Prince George’s County, Maryland and reside in Council District 6.
Those who wish to be considered for the position should submit via email, a letter of interest and a resume to Council Administrator Robert J. Williams, Jr., at RJWilliams@co.pg.md.us by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Eligible individuals will also be notified by email.
Additionally, the County Council will hold a hybrid – virtual and in-person - informational meeting for the public on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 11:30 a.m., to hear from individuals deemed eligible and under consideration by the County Council.
Throughout this process, the District 6 Council office will remain responsive to the needs of constituents. For assistance, District 6 residents can call 301-952-3426 or email CouncilDistrict6@co.pg.md.us
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REVIEWS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ITEMS AND PROPOSED LEGISLATION
The Council’s Committee of the Whole (COW) convened on Tuesday, April 5th for the review of General Assembly Items including budget, local legislation considered by the Senate Delegation, and issue updates. The COW also addressed several measures including CR-019-2022, legislation concerning the Prince George’s County Infrastructure Implementation Working Group, and CR-021-2022, a Resolution concerning Real Property. The COW approved these measures, forwarding them to the full Council for consideration.
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COUNCIL CONVENES HYBRID SESSION; CONDUCTS PUBLIC HEARINGS AND REVIEWS LEGISLATION
 The County Council convened a hybrid session – both virtual and in-person - on Tuesday, April 5th, Tuesday’s agenda included the Introduction and Presentation of proposed legislation. Council Members confirmed Executive Appointments to the Fire Commission, as well as the Executive Appointment of Madeline LaSalle to serve as the District 8 Representative to the Board of Education.
Public hearings were held for CR-008-2022 legislation concerning compensation for public officials; CR-011-2022, legislation approving the redesignation of the Greater College Park Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise ("RISE") Zone; CR-012-2022, legislation for the purpose of approving certain appropriation transfers between certain projects in the Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program; and CR-028-2022, legislation declaring the Smith Israelson House as a Historic Site. Each of the measures received favorable Council consideration.
Prior to adjournment, a public hearing was held for the WSSC Proposed FY 2022-2023 Operating and Capital Budgets and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Capital Improvement Program for Water and Sewerage for FY 2023-2028.
The County Council also convened a virtual session on Friday, April 8th, to consider a Motion to convene in Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
COUNTY COUNCIL FY 2023 BUDGET REVIEW PROCESS UPDATES
 Since March 2020, as part of the Council’s Emergency Operations response to COVID-19, the County Council suspended Standing Committee meetings and conducted its business through virtual Committee of the Whole sessions. Standing Committee meetings resumed this week, and the Council, through its Standing Committee Structure, began its FY 2023 Budget Review and Adoption Process.
COUNCIL’S PLANNING, HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CONDUCTS VIRTUAL BUDGET WORK SESSION
The Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee (PHED) committee met virtually on Thursday, April 7th, for a review of the proposed FY 2023 spending plan for the People’s Zoning Counsel, and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) proposed FY 2023 budgets for the Planning Board, Planning Department, and Central Administrative Services (CAS). Council Member Mel Franklin serves as PHED Committee Chair; Council Member Dannielle Glaros serves as Committee Vice-Chair. PHED committee members include Council Members Derrick Leon Davis, Council Vice-Chair Sydney Harrison, and Council Member Todd Turner.
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COUNCIL’S HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CONDUCTS VIRTUAL BUDGET WORK SESSION
The Council’s Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee, (HHSPS), met virtually on Thursday, April 7th, for a review of proposed FY 2023 budgets for the Circuit Court and Orphans’ Court. Council Vice-Chair Sydney Harrison serves as Chair of the HHSPS committee; Council Member Derrick Leon Davis serves as Committee Vice-Chair. Council Members Mel Franklin, Rodney Streeter, and Tom Dernoga serve as HHSPS committee members.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR IMPORTANT FY 2023 BUDGET DATES!
 The new Fiscal Year begins July 1st, and pursuant to the County Charter, the County Council must adopt a new County Budget on or before June 1st. The Council is begun its review of the County Executive’s Proposed Budget. and public participation is critically important to the process. See the flyer below for important dates to stay engaged. Schedules are subject to change. For updates on the FY 2023 County Council Review and Adoption Process, including meetings and public hearings, please visit the Council’s FY 23 Budget Portal
COUNCIL MEMBERS JOIN GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW REGIONAL CANCER CENTER IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
 Access to quality health care, health promotion, and disease prevention are priority concerns for the Prince George’s County Council, in its role as the Board of Health, and for residents. On Thursday, April 7th, Council Chair Calvin S. Hawkins II, and Council Members Tom Dernoga, Dannielle Glaros, Jolene Ivey, and Todd M. Turner joined County Executive Angela Alsobrooks; Maryland Governor Larry Hogan; Prince George’s County Delegation Chair, State Senator Joanne Benson; University of Maryland Capital Region Health President and CEO, Nathaniel Richardson, Jr., and a host of other elected officials, medical , civic, business leaders, and community stakeholders for a groundbreaking celebration for the new Regional Cancer Center in Largo, near the hospital.
Scheduled to open in spring 2024, the Regional Cancer Center will provide high-quality comprehensive cancer care services. Council Chair Hawkins welcomed the exciting news.
“Breaking ground for a world-class Cancer Center is a momentous step forward in one of our most significant undertakings in Prince George’s County. The Council celebrates with the University of Maryland Capital Region Health, County Executive Alsobrooks, our state partners and Prince Georgians as we enter yet another critical milestone in our collaboration to improve healthcare and grow our economy.”
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