Monday, April 18, 2022
Greetings District 8 Neighbors,
I am truly honored to announce that County Council Chairman Calvin Hawkins has appointed me to serve as the new Chair of the Governmental Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee (GOFP). This committee, one of six Council Standing Committees, has the responsibility of reviewing the County Council's fiscal policies and the performance of several critical county government agencies, including the Office of Central Services, the Board of Elections, the Office of Ethics, the Revenue (Parking) Authority, the Office of Information Technology, and amendments to the County Executive’s proposed FY 2023 $5.0 billion operating budget.
This committee also has jurisdiction over a wide array of issues impacting the working people in Prince George’s County and I look forward to continuing my work as a strong advocate on their behalf. The GOFP Committee typically meets every other Thursday and you can view details regarding the upcoming meetings on the County Council Meeting Calendar here.
In service,
Council Member Edward Burroughs III
Prince George's County Council, District 8
 The District 8 CARES Volunteer Program is an initiative created by Council Member Burroughs to establish a coordinated volunteer effort for District 8 residents eager to contribute their time to help improve the District 8 community and Prince George's County overall. Volunteering is core to the mission of community engagement for Council Member Burroughs and the District 8 team. There are a myriad of opportunities to volunteer in meaningful ways throughout our community.
Not only will our office host meetings and events where volunteers will be essential but we will be partnering with the amazing non-profit organizations that provide tremendous support services to District 8 residents and throughout Prince George's County.
Please click the button below for more information about joining the District 8 CARES Volunteer Program!
Prince George's County Council Budget Process
County Council's Public Hearing On The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Budget
 On Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM, the Prince George's County Council will host a public hearing on the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's (M-NCPPC) Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating and Capital Budgets and the M-NCPPC Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2023-2028.
Copies of the proposed budgets are available on the Maryland-National Capital Park
and Planning Commission’s website: Budget Office | MNCPPC, MD. Copies of the
County Executive's recommendations are available on the County Council’s Budget
Portal: https://pgccouncil.us/454/Budget-Portal.
To register to speak or submit comments or written testimony, please use the Council’s eComment portal at: https://pgccouncil.us/Speak. For those unable to use the portal, comments/written correspondence may be emailed to: clerkofthecouncil@co.pg.md.us or faxed to (301) 952-5178.
Registration should be completed by 3:00 p.m. on the day BEFORE the meeting. Testimony and comments will not be accepted via social media or by telephone/voice mail message.
April is Earth Month!
"Preserve and Beautify Our Environment Week" - April 18-23, 2022
Mulch Madness
To learn more about the Department of the Environment "Mulch Madness" event on Saturday, April 23, 2022 - 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. click here.
Community Clean Up "Growing Green With Pride"
COVID-19 Second Booster Dose
Based on recent guidance by the FDA and CDC, individuals ages 50 and up are now eligible to receive a second booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals ages 12 and up with weakened immune systems are also eligible to receive a second booster dose. For more information or to find a vaccine clinic near you, visit: http://mypgc.us/covidvaccine.
#ProudToBeProtected
Según las pautas recientes de la FDA y los CDC, las personas de 50 años en adelante ahora son elegibles para recibir una segunda dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna Pfizer o Moderna COVID-19. Las personas de 12 años en adelante con sistemas inmunitarios debilitados también son elegibles para recibir una segunda dosis de refuerzo. Para obtener más información o para encontrar una clínica de vacunas cerca de usted, visite: mypgc.us/COVIDVaccine
#ProudToBeProtected
SECOND CHANCE AWARENESS MONTH
If you are interested, you can attend the National Returning Citizens Virtual Conference (NRCVC) - April 21, 2022 - 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Register by clicking https://tinyurl.com/NRCVC
Submit Poetry for the 3rd Annual PGCMLS Poetry Contest
 The Prince George's County Memorial Library System celebrates National Poetry Month with the third annual Prince George's County Memorial Library System Poetry Contest. After some challenging times, now is the time to unfurl frustrations, stress, and negativity - and focus on this year's theme, "joy." What brings you joy?
All ages are invited to submit a poem for consideration. Visit pgcmls.info/poetry to submit a poem by April 30. Winners will be announced during a special event and poetry reading later this spring.
Special thanks to the Friends of Upper Marlboro Library for their support of the poetry contest. Contact pr@pgcmls.info with questions.
Storytime at Surratts-Clinton Branch Library Pop-Up Location
Ready 2 Read Storytime is back at the Surratts-Clinton Branch Library pop-up location at Davies Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Camp Springs, MD. This bi-weekly outdoor series begins on Tuesday, April 5, 11:00 am - 11:30 am. Children ages 3-5 and their families are invited to participate in this outdoor series. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. Register by clicking here: https://pgcmls.info/event/6185188
Schedule of Events
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Location
Surratts-Clinton Branch Library Pop-up
Davies Unitarian Universalist Congregation
7400 Temple Hill Rd., Camp Springs, MD 20748
Hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am-2 pm
Visit PGCMLS Builds for updates about the Surratts-Clinton Branch Library construction process.
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