 COUNCIL ADOPTS $5.8 BILLION FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET
    The county’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget is officially set. On Thursday, May 29, the Council adopted a balanced $5.8 billion budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. This final product comes after months of hard work during an especially challenging budget cycle, which was complicated by funding reductions at the state and federal levels. Regardless, the Council was able to approve a balanced spending plan without raising taxes and placing an increased burden on residents. Over the last two-and-a-half months, Council Members deeply reflected on all the input they received from their constituents throughout the budget process, incorporating as much as they could into their final proposal. Around 60% of the operating budget is allocated to Prince George’s County Public Schools and 20% to Public Safety. The Council made enhancements to the initial budget proposal in several key areas including code enforcement (DPIE), public safety, health care, and support for nonprofits.
 “I am incredibly proud of this final budget, and all that we were able to squeeze into it, despite challenging circumstances – many of which were out of our control. I am also thrilled about how many of the community’s priorities we were able to fund,” said Chair Edward Burroughs III (District 8). “While we couldn't say yes to everything, and we had to make difficult compromises that balance short-term needs with long-term sustainability, we worked to protect core services and public safety, support working families, and continue investing in the future. This budget is a reflection of our values and priorities as we shape the future of Prince George’s County, one that is more just and more equitable for all Prince Georgians, in every corner of our county.”
Following Thursday’s Budget Adoption meeting, Council leadership briefed the media. See all of the budget enhancements made by Council in this press release.
For more information on the budget, visit the Council’s Budget Portal.
COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMEMORATE START OF PRIDE MONTH
   Vice Chair Krystal Oriadha was proud to host the annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, June 2! This event commemorates Pride Month, honors the resilience and contributions of LGBTQIA+ residents, and reaffirms Prince George’s County’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. Vice Chair Oriadha was joined by Chair Edward Burroughs, Council Member Wanika Fisher, Del. Ashanti Martinez, and New Carrollton Council Member Briana Urbina. “Prince George’s County is a vibrant and inclusive community, and this ceremony is a powerful reminder that we stand in solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ neighbors,” said Vice Chair Oriadha. “Pride Month is not only a celebration but also a call to continue the work toward equity and justice.”
COUNCIL ENACTS BILL PROTECTING RESIDENTS OF CONDEMNED RENTAL UNITS
 Renters in the county now have additional protections if their home is deemed uninhabitable. On Tuesday, May 27, the Council enacted CB-17-2025, a bill proposed by Vice Chair Krystal Oriadha (District 7), to protect residents of condemned rental units. The legislation requires landlords to compensate tenants who are forced to move out of condemned properties, unless the condemnation is caused by a natural disaster. Residents who need to vacate their homes for more than 30 days would be owed three months’ rent, plus their returned security deposit, according to the legislation. They would also be entitled to return to the property once it is deemed safe. Landlords will have to find a comparable rental unit for residents who are to be displaced fewer than 30 days while repairs are made to their home. Landlords will have to pay for moving expenses both to and from the new unit.
COUNCIL EXPANDS PUBLIC SAFETY TAX CREDIT
 Officers with the Maryland-National Capital Park Police, assigned to cover Prince George’s County, are now eligible for the county’s public safety property tax credit. On Tuesday, May 27, the Council enacted CB-8-2025, a bill proposed by Council Member Wala Blegay (District 6) to allow Park Police officers who live in the county to take advantage of the same tax credit as Prince George’s County Police officers and Sheriff’s deputies. Officers and union representatives attended the meeting in support of the legislation.
COUNCIL ADOPTS FIVE-YEAR TRANSIT VISION PLAN
 As the county works to overhaul transportation, increase accessibility, and reduce traffic, the Council, on Tuesday, May 27, adopted CR-57-2025, establishing a new Five-Year Transit Vision Plan. This will serve as the official document to guide the county's implementation and operation of public transportation services for the next five years. It calls for improved reliability, operating hours, and coverage from public transportation in the county. It also aims to provide improved bike and pedestrian infrastructure, while streamlining transit-oriented development. This plan was developed through feedback from Prince Georgians at dozens of in-person events and through thousands of online surveys, emails, and social media posts. You can review the full plan here.
COUNCIL ESTABLISHES OVERNIGHT PARKING BAN FOR NON-COMMERCIAL TRAILERS
Parking all types of trailers on county roads between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am is now banned. The Council enacted CB-4-2025 on Tuesday, May 27, adding non-commercial trailers to the county’s overnight parking ban. The legislation, proposed by Council Member Eric Olson (District 3), establishes a $100 fine for each violation within a 24-hour window. Additionally, Council Member Olson’s Clean Curb Act (CB-15-2025), banning the use of traffic cones to reserve parking spaces on county roads, moved forward on Tuesday and is set for a public hearing and final vote in the coming weeks.
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COUNCIL INTRODUCES 5 RESOLUTIONS TO APPROVE STOP SIGN MONITORING LOCATIONS
 The Council is in the process of approving the placement of new stop sign monitoring cameras across five cities and towns in Prince George’s County. On Tuesday, May 27, the Council introduced five resolutions containing traffic study results and ideal locations for the cameras. According to the proposed resolutions, Mt. Rainier (CR-58-2025) is requesting 16 cameras to enforce improper stopping at stop signs, District Heights (CR-67-2025) is requesting six cameras, University Park (CR-68-2025) is requesting up to 25 cameras, Glenarden (CR-69-2025) is requesting 10 cameras, and Fairmount Heights (CR-70-2025) is requesting four cameras. The stop sign camera program is the result of CB-84-2024, introduced by Vice Chair Krystal Oriadha (District 7) and Council Member Tom Dernoga (District 1) and enacted last year by the Council.
FY2026 COUNTY COUNCIL NON-DEPARTMENTAL GRANTS COMPLIANCE INFORMATION SESSION
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