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 It is a New Day. We are charting in a new course, a new direction, toward a Council evermore committed to service to the People - The People's Council. We pledge to a new day where transparency and accountability are the watchwords that guide our Council and our commitment to the People’s Agenda.
The PEOPLE’S AGENDA is bringing the Council to the people and committed to the following focus areas:
- Ensuring Transparency in Our Government
- Increasing Services for Our Residents
- Preserving our Green Space and Protect Our Environment
- Supporting Smart and Quality Development for Our Community
- Supporting Our Working Families
- Increasing Opportunities for Our Local Minority Businesses and Nonprofits
- Bringing Access to Quality Healthcare to Our Communities
In the words of one of the greatest authors of our time, Dr. Maya Angelou, "Nothing will work unless you do." And nothing will work unless we do.
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 The County Council is proud to announce its return to in-person meetings. However, given the current state of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and to maintain the safety of the Council, staff, and members of the public, the Council is operating under modified hybrid operational procedures for other Legislative Branch services.
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 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY COUNCIL ADOPTS
$5.4 BILLION FY 2024 COUNTY BUDGET
The Prince George’s County Council, adopted a balanced $5.4 billion Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 on Thursday, May 25, 2023. The adopted General Fund totals $4.5 billion, with the largest portion of General Funds, nearly $2.8 billion or 62%, directly supporting the Board of Education for Prince George’s County Public Schools. Nearly 20% of General Funds support public safety, and the remaining 18% supports the rest of County Government operations.
The Council began its Budget Review and Adoption Process, which included several work sessions, committee budget oversight meetings, and public hearings, after receiving the Proposed Budget from County Executive Angela Alsobrooks in March.
Prince George’s County Council Chair Tom Dernoga thanked his Council colleagues and residents for their engagement during the budget process, but ultimately expressed disappointment that the final budget package failed to fund important parts of People’s Agenda legislation.
“Over the last few months, guided by the core tenets of the People’s Agenda, Council Members, as a body and in our respective districts, have been digging in to ensure Council priorities – your priorities – were reflected in the final spending plan. With disappointment, and despite our best efforts, we are approving a County Budget with serious concern that so many of these priorities were not addressed.”
- Council Chair and District 1 Council Member Tom Dernoga
Additional budget related information is available on the
County Council FY 2024 Budget Portal.
READ COUNCIL PRESS RELEASE
 Following budget adoption, Council Chair Dernoga, joined by his Council colleagues, held a press conference, responding to a wide range of budget related questions from members of the media.
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 May 30 - Sitting as the District Council - 9:45 AM - DETAILS
May 30 - County Council - 10:00 AM - DETAILS
June 1 – Health, Human Services, and Public Safety Committee - 1:30 PM
Archived Meetings can be viewed on Council Livestream page
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TRIAL BOARD JUDGES RECRUITMENT
 The Office of the County Executive is now accepting letters of interest and resumes from judges wishing to be appointed as judge members for the Trial Boards that will be utilized by law enforcement agencies in Prince George’s County. Judges wishing to be considered should apply no later than 11:59 PM on June 1, 2023, via email to pgcboardsvacancy@co.pg.md.us
COUNCIL MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS CONFERENCE
 Team Prince George's County participated in the 2023 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Retail Conference in Las Vegas Nevada, May 22-24. 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 Members, 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.
COUNCIL MEMBER WANIKA FISHER HOSTS
PUBLIC SAFETY TOWN HALL
 District 2 Council Member Wanika Fisher hosted a town hall meeting on public safety, Thursday, May 25th at PGFD Fire Station 855 Bunker Hill. Residents heard from State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy, Police Chief Malik Aziz, Sheriff John Carr, Fire Chief Tiffany Green, and Maryland State Senator Malcolm Augustine on issues related to crime in District 2 and Prince George’s County. Participants were provided with an opportunity to ask questions and share public safety concerns with Council Member Fisher and Prince George’s County’s top law enforcement officials. Council Member Fisher said the town hall was a solutions-focused event. “We are focused on issues, but more importantly, we want to work on solutions that reduce violence, build trust, and make our communities safer.”
COUNCIL VICE CHAIR WALA BLEGAY, ESQ.
HOSTS LAKE ARBOR TOWN HALL EVENT
 Lake Arbor, located in District 6, is widely regarded as a flagship community in Prince George’s County. On May 25th, Council Vice Chair and District 6 Council Member Wala Blegay brought residents together for a Lake Arbor Town Hall event, presenting participants with a platform for sharing their community concerns. Vice Chair Blegay responded to questions and provided updates and information related to the County Budget, initiatives, projects, and legislation impacting District 6 residents. Government agencies were also on hand to share resources and provide information.
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