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COUNCIL ENACTS BAN ON STREET TAKEOVER SPECTATORS
   Aiming to put a stop to illegal car rallies and street takeovers, which have seen an uptick across the DMV region, on Tuesday, May 5, the Council enacted CB-12-2026, a bill proposed by Council Member Wanika Fisher (District 2), barring spectators from attending these events, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000 for a first offense. Fines would increase to $2,000 and $3,000 for second and third offenses, respectively. The bill also aims to move county law in line with state law, issuing a similar punishment for drivers during these types of illegal events, with even stricter penalties if anyone gets hurt. So far this year, Prince George’s County Police have broken up more than 40 of these events, made 20 arrests, issued 100 traffic citations, and recovered 16 illegal firearms.
 “Stop doing this in Prince George’s County. If you do, you will be held accountable,” Council Member Fisher said during a press conference. “If you attend to participate, you will now face a $1,000 fine and up to 60 days incarceration, so don’t attend.”
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COUNCIL LOOKS TO STRENGTHEN LAWS AROUND IMPERSONATION OF UTILITY COMPANIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
 In an effort to crack down on people taking advantage of county residents by posing as an employee of a government entity or utility company, Council Members Wanika Fisher (District 2) and Shayla Adams-Stafford (District 5) introduced CB-38-2026 on Tuesday, May 5. The bill would strengthen the county’s laws on these types of impersonation scams. Anyone impersonating a utility company employee or an employee of any local, state, or federal government entity would be subject to a $2,000 fine and 60 days in jail for a first offense, a $3,000 fine and 60 days in jail for a second offense, and a $5,000 fine and 60 days in jail for any subsequent offenses.
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COUNCIL INTRODUCES LEGISLATION SUPPORTING QUANTUM SCIENCE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
 Known as the Capital of Quantum, Prince George’s County is looking for new ways to increase workforce development opportunities in the field of quantum computing. On Tuesday, May 5, Vice Chair Eric Olson (District 3) and Council Member Shayla Adams-Stafford (District 5) introduced CR-33-2026, a resolution encouraging the development of partnerships among educational institutions, workforce development entities, employers, and government agencies, like Prince George’s County Public Schools, Employ Prince George’s, and local universities, to promote training, mentorship, apprenticeship, curriculum alignment, and career pathway opportunities in quantum-related fields.
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BOARD OF HEALTH BRIEFED ON MATERNAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
  As the Council works to improve Black maternal health in the county, on Tuesday, May 5, Council Members, sitting as the Board of Health, were briefed by Dr. Donna Neale, from the University of Maryland Medical System and University of Maryland School of Medicine, on the work of the Maryland Maternal Health Improvement Task Force and its work on the Maryland Maternal Health Improvement Strategic Plan. The Maryland Maternal Health Strategic Plan outlines how agencies, organizations, community groups, and residents will work together to reduce maternal deaths and pregnancy complications in Maryland over the next five years. According to the CDC, in 2023, Black women in the U.S. had a maternal mortality ratio 3.5 times greater than White women. You can learn more about the task force and strategic plan here.
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WHEN TO SCREEN FOR AUTISM
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EARLY CONNECTIONS EARLY SIGNS
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COUNTY COUNCIL'S FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Prince George's County Council, through its committee structure, completes a review of the Proposed Operating and Proposed Capital Budget and Program by mid-May. In keeping with the County Charter, the Council must approve and enact the Annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance on or before June 1.
During April and May, County Council committees and staff review the Proposed Operating Budget and Proposed Capital Budget and Program, with the Office of Management and Budget, and departmental and agency staff representatives. The County Council is required to hold two public hearings on the Proposed FY 2027 Operating Budget and Proposed Capital Budget and Program.
Residents are invited to attend the Prince George's County Council for its annual series of public hearings on the Proposed FY 2027 Operating Budget and Proposed Capital Budget and Program this April and May.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - FY 2027 COUNTY COUNCIL NON-DEPARTMENTAL GRANTS PROGRAM
 Nonprofit organizations seeking County Council consideration of being tentatively designated to receive FY 2027 Non-Departmental grant funds must complete a Letter of Consideration within the Council's Grants Management System (GMS). GMS may be accessed via this link: https://pgccouncilgms.us/pages/public. All organizations must register for a GMS login using the link above, prior to gaining access for Letter of Consideration submission.
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May 11 - Sitting as the District Council - 5:30 PM - CANCELLED
May 11 - County Council - Joint Public Hearing - The Preliminary Port Towns Sector Plan and Proposed Sectional Map Amendment (SMA) (CR-094-2023) - 6:00 PM - DETAILS
May 11 - County Council - Public Hearing - M-NCPPC Budget - 7:00 PM - DETAILS
May 12 - County Council - 9:30 AM - Proclamations
May 12 - County Council - 10:00 AM - DETAILS
May 12 - Sitting as the Committee of the Whole - 10:30 AM - DETAILS
May 12 - PHED Committee - 1:00 PM - DETAILS
May 13 - Sitting as the Committee of the Whole - 10:00 AM - DETAILS
May 13 - Task Forces-Workgroups - 2:00 PM - DETAILS
May 14 - County Council - 9:00 AM - DETAILS
May 14 - GOFP Committee - 12:00 PM - DETAILS
May 14 - Task Forces-Workgroups - 1:00 PM - DETAILS
May 14 - PSHHS Committee - 1:30 PM - DETAILS
Archived Meetings can be viewed on Council Livestream page.
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