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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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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REVIEWS POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BILLS ON MAY 31ST – COUNCIL ENCOURAGES PUBLIC COMMENT The Prince George’s County Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole (COW), will meet on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., for the third and final review of proposed legislation addressing Police Accountability.  CB-21-2022, CB-22-2022, CB-23-2022, and CB-24-2022, police reform measures proposed and submitted by County Executive Angela Alsobrooks to the County Council, as required by State laws passed in 2021, must be implemented by July 1, 2022.  The Council encourages Public Comment on these bills.  Please use the Council’s eComment Portal at https://pgccouncil.us/Speak to Register to Speak, and/or to Submit a Comment or Written Testimony. Comments and written correspondence may also be emailed to: clerkofthecouncil@co.pg.md.us or faxed to (301) 952-5178.  Registration should be completed by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 30th, the day BEFORE the meeting. Council meetings will be at reduced capacity and adhere to social distancing guidelines. For the latest Council Meeting Operations updates, CLICK HERE. County Council and budget work sessions are available for Live and On-Demand viewing HERE. To review meeting agendas in their entirety, CLICK HERE.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY COUNCIL TO ADOPT FY 2023 COUNTY BUDGET

The Prince George’s County Council, as the County’s fiscal authority, will convene a hybrid session on Wednesday, June 1, at 12 p.m., to adopt the FY 2023 County Budget, which begins July 1, 2022, the start of the new fiscal year.   Budget Adoption will take place in the Council Hearing Room, Wayne K. Curry County Administration Building, 1301 McCormick Drive in Largo, MD.  Live streaming and on-demand viewing of the Council’s FY 2023 Budget Adoption will be available at https://pgccouncil.us/Live.  Budget information is available on the County Council FY 2023 Budget Portal.

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COUNCIL MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS CONFERENCE THIS WEEK

Team Prince George's County participated in the 2022 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Retail Conference in Las Vegas Nevada, this week, May 22-24.  Prince George’s County was the Presenting Partner for the Maryland event for another successful ICSC Conference.  The Prince George’s Economic Development Team was led by County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Prince George’s County Economic Development (EDC) President and CEO, David Iannucci.   Council Vice-Chair Sydney Harrison, Council Member Mel Franklin, Council Member Todd M. Turner, and Council Member Johnathan Medlock, as part of Team Prince George’s, worked together with the County Executive and EDC, to bring new amenities and quality retail to Prince George’s County.   #ExpandPGC

CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 11 ELIGIBLE FOR COVID-19 BOOSTER DOSE

Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) emergency use authorization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation that children ages 5 to 11 receive a Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose, the Prince George’s County Health Department urges families to get their children 5 and older vaccinated and then boosted as soon as possible.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is currently the only one approved for use in children ages 5 and older, and federal and state health regulators have authorized a booster dose at least five months after children received their second dose.

Find nearby clinics by visiting the County’s vaccine clinic locator at mypgc.us/COVIDvaccine. Read the CDC’s full booster dose eligibility guidance.

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GRAB & GO MEAL DISTRIBUTION

The County’s Stand Up & Deliver program, a continuing initiative addressing food security concerns, will distribute free Grab & Go Meals this Saturday, May 28^th, at 10:00 a.m., at Love A.M.E. Church, Capitol Heights Elementary School, 601 Suffolk Avenue, in Capitol Heights, and at the Maryland Shiloh Apostolic Church, 5021 Temple Hill Road, in Temple Hills.  While supplies last.  One box per vehicle.  Please remain in your vehicle. 

JUDGES FOR TRIAL BOARDS RECRUITMENT

The Office of the County Executive is now accepting letters of interest and resumes for individuals interested in being appointed to the trial boards that will serve law enforcement agencies in Prince George’s County. Under the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021, each county in the State is responsible for establishing trial boards, which will be responsible for adjudicating matters in which a police officer is subject to disciplinary action. To be considered, submit your letter of interest and resume to pgcboardsvacancy@co.pg.md.us  by Wednesday, June 15^th.

COUNCIL MEETINGS NEXT WEEK

May 31  -  County Council  -  10:00 AM  -  Details  

May 31  -  Sitting as the Committee of the Whole  - 11:00 AM  -  Details

June 1  -  County Council -  Budget Adoption  -  12:00 PM  

June 2  -  PHED Committee  -  10:00 AM  -  Details

June 2  -  HHSPS Committee  -  1:30 PM

Archived Meetings can be viewed on Council Livestream page

COUNCIL CHAIR CALVIN HAWKINS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR ANNUAL M-NCPPC PARK POLICE AND CIVILIAN AWARDS CEREMONY

The annual Park Police Awards Ceremony recognizes the members of the Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Prince George’s County Division for their achievements or efforts above and beyond their call of duty.  On Wednesday, May 25th, the ceremony recognized significant contributions from 2021, and Council Chair Calvin S. Hawkins, II was honored to serve as the Keynote Speaker.  “Today’s honorees deserve our heartfelt gratitude for the demonstration of exceptional courage and selfless commitment to the welfare of every Prince Georgian.  In humility, you were just doing your job – but your meritorious acts and outstanding courage command our salute.”

COUNCIL MEMBERS BURROUGHS, TAVERAS AND MEDLOCK HOLD JOINT LISTENING SESSION ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION FOR POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY

District 8 Council Member Edward Burroughs III, District 2 Council Member Deni Taveras, and District 6 Council Member Johnathan Medlock, teamed to host a Joint Listening Session on Wednesday, May 25th, at the Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex, focused on proposed legislation before the County Council addressing Police Accountability in Prince George’s County.  Constituents participated in a review and discussion about the police reform measure proposed and submitted by County Executive Angela Alsobrooks to the County Council, as required by State laws passed in 2021.  Police accountability legislation must be implemented by July 1, 2022.

CHAIR HAWKINS RECEIVES AWARD FROM LATIN STUDENT FUND

Council Chair Calvin S. Hawkins, II, was the honored recipient of the “Community Pioneer Award,” presented by the Latino Student Fund (LSF) during its 2022 Annual Gala on Tuesday, May 24th.   The LSF supports Pre-K-12 grade students and their families through academic services and informational outreach. Chair Hawkins, upon accepting the award, described himself as a “#1 Fan” of the LSF, adding that the program is making a positive difference in the lives of children. 

DISTRICT 3 COUNCIL MEMBER DANNIELLE GLAROS JOINS CELEBRATION OF BRIARS MILLS RUN STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT COMPLETION

On Monday, District 3 Council Member Dannielle Glaros joined the Director of the County’s Department of the Environment, Andrea Crooms; Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Floyd Holt; and Mayor of the City of New Carrollton, Phelecia Nembhard, to celebrate the completion of the Briars Mills Run Stream Restoration Project.  This project is part of the Clean Water Partnership, established by the County to improve stormwater management and improve the quality of water flowing into the Chesapeake Bay.  Funded by tax dollars, this innovative partnership has completed over 200+ projects and grown local and minority businesses.  77% of the work completed on Clean Water Partnership projects is performed by local County-based businesses.

 MEMORIAL DAY 2022

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States to remember and honor the U.S. military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces.  It is observed on the last Monday of May.

In observance of Memorial Day, the Legislative Branch of the Prince George’s County Government, and all County offices (except public safety agencies), are closed in observance of Memorial Day (except public safety agencies).  Several County services are also suspended or closed.   VIEW HOLIDAY CLOSURES.

 Please remain safe and well.