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CHAIR IVEY COMMITS TO FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY: COURTEOUS CONDUCT DURING COUNCIL MEETINGS
 Ensuring a courteous and considerate atmosphere in Council meetings is essential for fostering effective communication and collaborative decision-making. Committed to this effort, Council Chair Jolene Ivey shared with Council colleagues, online viewers, and hearing room attendees, the importance of maintaining decorum and respect during Council meetings, which she noted as a high priority this legislative year.
“As Chair of the Council, it’s my duty to preserve order and decorum, and I intend to do that because it’s crucial for ensuring productive discussion and effective decision-making. We want the public to attend and participate in our meetings. We want to hear about your ideas, struggles, praise, feedback, and even your criticism, because that’s what a healthy democracy looks like. But everyone who is a part of our meetings – Council Members, staff, and the public – will be respectful and follow the rules of procedure.” – Council Chair Jolene Ivey
View Chair Ivey’s remarks in their entirety by clicking the Council WATCH link.
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Following Chair Ivey’s remarks, session continued with the introduction of CR-002-2024, legislation adopting the Prince George’s County FY 2024-2033 Ten-Year Solid Waste Management Plan as recommended by the County Executive. Council Members also approved the chair’s signature for proposed correspondence to Senate Delegation Chair Michael Jackson and House Delegation Chair Nicole Williams, transmitting the Council’s position on proposed State legislation. Measures supported by the Council and noted in the letter include Just Cause Eviction, High School Metal Detectors, Speed Monitoring Systems for Indian Head Highway, Traffic Control Devices for Indian Head Highway, and a Feasibility Study for the relocation of Prince George’s County Public Schools headquarters.
The Prince George’s County Council, sitting as the District Council on land use matters, convened on Monday, January 22nd to review zoning and land use matters. Monday’s District Council Session included Oral Arguments, Items for Mandatory Review, Items Referred for Document, and Items Pending Finality.
COUNCIL HOSTS MEET AND GREET WITH CONGRESSMAN GLENN IVEY
 The Council welcomed Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey to the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building on Tuesday, January 23rd for an informal “Meet and Greet.” Congressman Ivey joined Council Members in a robust discussion on several topics of shared concern, including the FBI headquarters’ relocation, firearm regulations, crime prevention, and transit funding.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE RECEIVES STATE BUDGET UPDATE; SUPPORTS LOCAL BILLS ADDRESSING 210 HIGHWAY SAFETY |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ADDRESSES CIP and SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS |
 The Council’s Committee of the Whole was provided with an important opportunity to express concerns and ask questions related to the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Capital Improvement Plan during their meeting on Tuesday, January 23rd. Office of Management and Budget Director Stan Earley began the briefing with a breakdown of funding sources and responded to several budget related questions from Council Members. Committee members then transitioned into a discussion with PGCPS Superintendent Millard House II, and members of his leadership team on the Public Private Partnership (P3) School Construction Project Labor Agreement.
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EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECEIVES ‘BOWIE LIBRARY TEEN SERVICES’ BRIEFING
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 Library services are invaluable for students, providing essential resources and supporting crucial aspects of academic and personal development. The Council’s Education and Workforce Development Committee (EWD) invited Prince George’s County Memorial Library System leadership to their meeting on Monday, January 22nd to learn more about Teen Services at the Bowie Branch Library, a program connecting Bowie High School students with academic resources, forward-thinking initiatives, and the tools necessary for lifelong learning and success in an increasingly data-driven world. In other action, committee members approved the FY 2023 BOE Financial Review and Transfer Request.
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STATE TRANSPORTATION CUTS ARE THE FOCUS OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING |
 For the Council’s first Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy, and Environment Committee (TIEE) meeting of the Legislative Year, Maryland’s Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Samantha Biddle provided an overview of the final Six-Year Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for FY 2024 – 2029. Joined by local and statewide transit leaders, presentations focused on the restoration of nearly $150 million to address critical transportation needs in the state and how the added funding will make room for MDOT to restore funding for local transit service, highway user revenues and highway litter pickup. Topics addressed during the discussion included litter control, the Purple Line, Southern Maryland Rapid Transit and road construction.
CHAIR JOLENE IVEY JOINS GOV. MOORE AT CHEVERLY HOSPITAL HILL REDEVELOPMENT SITE
Gov. Wes Moore announced $7.5 million in state funding for the Hospital Hill Redevelopment Program in Cheverly during a visit to the site on Wednesday, January 24. Council Chair Jolene Ivey joined Moore for the announcement saying the project is, “a collaborative effort that will benefit the entire County and bring many new opportunities.” The site of the old Prince George’s Hospital will be transformed into a mixed-use development that will include new housing and retail, in addition to improved access to transportation and recreation.
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DISTRICT 2 COUNCIL MEMBER WANIKA FISHER MEETS WITH PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY DELEGATION
 Council Member Wanika Fisher, who is Vice-Chair of the General Assembly Committee, met with Prince George’s County Delegation leadership last week to discuss the Council’s legislative and budget priorities, including plans to amend civil fines that have not been updated in 20 years. Fisher says conversations were productive, and she looks forward to continued collaboration on the shared goal of improving the quality of life for citizens.
 January 30 - General Assembly Committee - 9:00 AM - DETAILS
January 30 - County Council - 10:30 AM (Agenda Briefing)
January 30 - County Council - 11:00 AM - DETAILS
January 30 - County Council - 12:30 PM (Meet & Greet with Community Legal Services)
February 1 - PHED Committee - 10:00 AM - DETAILS
February 1 - HHSPS Committee - 1:30 PM
Archived Meetings can be viewed on Council Livestream page
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