Council Connection

CHAIR ORIADHA SIGNS ‘ROADMAP TO UNIVERSAL CHILD CARE’ LEGISLATION, INTRODUCES STREAMLINED CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BILL

Following the Council’s final passage of Chair Krystal Oriadha’s (District 7) Roadmap to Universal Child Care legislation a week prior, Chair Oriadha, on Tuesday, April 28, introduced CB-35-2026, a bill aiming to streamline the development process for new child care centers. The bill would permit the development of child care centers in nearly all zones across the county and exempt them from detailed site plan review. The goal is to significantly reduce the amount of time needed to open a child care business. Additionally, on Thursday, April 30, Chair Oriadha signed the five bills and one resolution included in the Roadmap to Universal Child Care legislative package that was passed by the Council on April 21. More details on the ratified legislation are available here. Chair Oriadha was joined for the bill signing ceremony by Council Members Wala Blegay (At-Large) and Danielle Hunter (District 6) as well as child care providers and advocates.

COUNCIL MEMBER BLEGAY SPEARHEADS MEETING WITH TIFFANY HADDISH’S DIASPORA GROCERIES, WITH SUPPORT FROM COUNCIL CHAIR, COUNTY EXECUTIVE

Aiming to enhance the county's access to healthy food sources, improve community health, and alleviate food deserts, Council Chair Krystal Oriadha (District 7) and At-Large Council Members Wala Blegay and Jolene Ivey, as well as County Executive Aisha Braveboy, met with actress Tiffany Haddish on Friday, May 1 to discuss a potential partnership with her Diaspora Groceries nonprofit. The partnership would help connect local farmers with residents, making healthy food and better health outcomes accessible to all Prince Georgians.

COUNCIL HEARS FROM RESIDENTS DURING FY 2027 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

As Council Members work to review and adjust County Executive Aisha Braveboy’s proposed fiscal year 2027 county budget, they continue to seek feedback from the community. On Tuesday evening, April 28, Council Members hosted a public hearing on the county’s operating, capital improvement project (CIP), and Board of Education budgets. Community members weighed in, offering support for various budget priorities. The Council will hold another public hearing tonight, May 4, at 6:00 PM. You can learn more about the FY 2027 budget here.

COUNCIL MEMBERS BRIEFED ON LAUNCH OF HEALTH ATLAS PROJECT

Additionally, on Tuesday, April 28, Council Members, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, were briefed on the county’s new Health Atlas currently in development. Dr. Madeleine Shea, with Health Management Associates, and Shaquan Smith, with M-NCPPC, told Council Members that development of the Health Atlas began in March. The project centers around six pillars: health care access, healthy food access, jobs and workforce development, transportation and mobility, environment, and equity and wellbeing. A Council resolution, CR-54-2025, proposed by Chair Krystal Oriadha (District 7) last year directed the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and the Prince George’s County Health Department to work together to create the Health Atlas, which will contain prior land use decisions and current public health data to better inform future legislation and development in the county. Developers of the Health Atlas plan to hold community listening sessions in June before launching the online platform in August.

COUNCIL MEMBER BLEGAY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR FIBROIDS PATIENTS

Aiming to increase support for fibroids patients, while expanding access to education, early screening, and treatment options in the county, Council Member Wala Blegay (At-Large) introduced three pieces of legislation on Tuesday, April 28. Fibroids have a significant impact on women’s health, particularly Black women, who face higher rates of fibroid development and more severe symptoms. Research published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology shows that uterine fibroids are the most common benign gynecologic tumors, with more than 80% of African American women and approximately 70% of white women developing fibroids by age 50. Early detection, improved access to specialists, and culturally competent outreach are central components of Council Member Blegay’s bill and two resolutions. CB-36-2026 would provide reasonable work accommodations for county employees or contractors experiencing severe menstrual or uterine fibroid-related symptoms, including increased remote work days or more flexible leave policies. CR-30-2026 would launch a comprehensive fibroid educational outreach and care campaign in partnership with the Prince George’s County Health Department. CR-31-2026 would encourage the State of Maryland and the federal government to increase funding for fibroid research, improve insurance coverage for fibroid treatments, and expand reproductive healthcare access.

COUNCIL MEMBER ADAMS JOINED BY VICE CHAIR OLSON FOR COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION

On the heels of a successful listening session five weeks prior in Greenbelt, Council Member Tim Adams (District 4) held a second Community Listening Session in Bowie on Wednesday, April 29. He was joined for the event at Kenhill Center by Vice Chair Eric Olson (District 3). The pair listened intently as District 4 residents shared their feedback and concerns as well as legislative and budgetary priorities. They are grateful to everyone who came out to share their thoughts and ideas!

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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.

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.

May 4 - County Council - Joint Public Hearing - Weinstein House/Harry’s Market Proposed Historic Site Designation - 5:30 PM - DETAILS

May 4 - County Council - Public Hearing - County Budget & CIP & BD of ED Budget & Constant Yield Rate - 6:00 PM - DETAILS

May 5 - County Council - 10:00 AM - DETAILS

May 5 - Sitting as the Board of Health - 11:30 AM - DETAILS

May 5 - Sitting as the Committee of the Whole - 1:30 PM - DETAILS

May 6 - Zoning Hearing Examiner - 9:30 AM - DETAILS

May 6 - Task Forces-Workgroups - 2:00 PM - DETAILS

May 6 - Task Forces-Workgroups - 5:30 PM - DETAILS

May 6 - Board of Appeals - 6:00 PM - DETAILS

Archived Meetings can be viewed on Council Livestream page.