Explore
Prince George’s County Council
Meeting Agendas & Matters

County Council Minutes dated February 17, 2026

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND NATIONAL-CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of approving a certain transfer of appropriations within the Park and Recreation Funds of the Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

Proposed letter to the Honorable Ron Watson, Chair, Prince George’s County Senate Delegation, and the Honorable Nicole Williams, Chair, Prince George’s County House Delegation, transmitting the position of the Prince George's County Council on proposed legislation.

DEMENTIA PREVALENCE IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY Sheila Griffith, Vice President of Programs and Services, Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter Elana Belon-Butler, Director, Department of Family Services

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS P3 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Greg Akerman, President, Baltimore-DC Building Trades Rick Munford, Preconstruction Director, MCN Build Jason Washington, Associate Superintendent of Supporting Services, PGCPS

AN ACT CONCERNING COMPENSATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS for the purpose of administratively codifying determinations of the 2025-2026 Compensation Review Commission, in accordance with procedures set forth in the Charter and in compliance with State law, including the 2025-2026 Compensation Review Commission’s recommendations to amend the compensation of the County Council Members and the County Executive and, including the Chair and Vice Chair of the County Council; making certain references to State law; and generally relating to the compensation of elected officials.

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of approving a certain transfer of appropriations within the Recreation Fund of the Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND OFFICE OF PEOPLE’S COUNSEL - INVESTIGATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY RATE INCREASES for the purpose of requesting the Office of People’s Counsel investigate the significant public utility rate increases affecting Prince George’s County.

Employer Roundtable MedStar Southern Maryland - Healthcare - Katie Lively, Director of Talent Acquisition University of Maryland Medical System, Capital Region Health - Healthcare - Stacey Cook, Vice President of Human Resources Cloudforce - Technology - Yayoi Vanzego, Associate Director NGEN - Technology - Terry Speigner, President & CEO IUPAT DC51 - Labor Union - Brian Courtien, Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

Briefing - Workforce Demand, Employer Engagement, and Pipeline Outcomes - Employ Prince George's, Inc.

Winery Industry in Prince George's County Presenters: Ifeoma Oniya - Owner of Clyopatra Winery & Vineyard Janna Howley - Principal & Executive Director for the MD Wineries Association Jane Voght - Owner of Janemark Winery & Vineyard Susan Watson-Hampton - Owner and Operator, Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards

County Energy Programs Presenters: George Kervitsky, Energy Manager Office of Central Services Shanna White, Contract Project Coordinator Department of the Environment

District Council Minutes Dated February 9, 2026

Maryland 95 Corporate Park Redevelopment Lot 20

Maryland 95 Corporate Park, Redevelopment of Lot 20

Hofmann Brothers Towing, Inc

The Mark at College Park

Smith Lakes Estates

FY 2027 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BUDGET

Appointment of the following individual as the District 9 representative on the Prince George’s County Board of Education: Ms. Chaundrai Jackson-Saunders Appointment Replacing: Vacant Term Expiration: December 2026

Appointment of the following individual as Director of the Office of Management and Budget: Angela Fair

Appointment of the following individual as Director of the Office of Central Services: David Byrd

AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY EQUITY PARTICIPATION AUTHORITY ACT for the purpose of authorizing Prince George’s County to acquire, hold, and manage equity interests in development projects; requiring the development of a County Equity Participation Action Plan; establishing mechanisms for County co-ownership through special purpose entities; limiting County financial exposure; requiring Council approval and transparency; and generally relating to public investment and economic development.

Appointment of the following individual as Director of the Office of Community Relations: Chanel Dickerson

Appointment of the following individual as Director of the Office of Human Rights: Jose Villegas

MASTER PLAN FROM THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY’S TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRANSMISSION FACILITIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE (TTFCC) Michelle D. Lyons, Chair TTFCC, DPIE James Crane, Facility Coordinator Columbia Telecommunications Corp. (CTC)

County Council Minutes dated February 10, 2026

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND GENERAL OBLIGATION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BONDS for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Prince George’s County, Maryland to issue and sell an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty-one million three hundred seventy-one thousand dollars ($751,371,000) in aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds and one hundred fifty-two million four hundred fifty-two thousand dollars ($152,452,000) in aggregate principal amount of general obligation stormwater management bonds for the purpose of providing funds for financing in whole or in part costs of the planning, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, establishment, extension, enlargement, demolition, or improvement of certain capital projects and stormwater projects, respectively, set forth in the capital budget of the County for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; describing the projects or usable parts to be financed in whole or in part from the proceeds of the bonds hereby authorized and the estimated costs thereof and the probable useful lives thereof; prescribing or providing for the procedures for the issuance and sale of such bonds at private (negotiated) sale or public sale; declaring the County’s official intent to reimburse itself for certain expenditures paid before the issuance of the bonds authorized hereby in accordance with applicable Income Tax Regulations; authorizing the consolidation of such bonds with other bonds for purposes of such sale; showing compliance with the power of the County to incur indebtedness; directing the application of the proceeds of such bonds and the proceeds of bonds previously issued by an act of the County; pledging the full faith and credit and taxing power of the County to the payment of such bonds and providing for the levy and collection of taxes necessary for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds when due; authorizing the pledge of Clean Water Act Fees to the payment of the principal of and interest on such general obligation stormwater management bonds related to clean water projects when due; authorizing and empowering the County to issue and sell an amount not to exceed nine hundred three million eight hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($903,823,000) in aggregate principal amount of bond anticipation notes and covenanting to issue bonds in anticipation of which such notes are issued; pledging the full faith and credit and taxing power of the County to the payment of such bond anticipation notes and providing for the levy and collection of taxes necessary for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bond anticipation notes when due and authorizing the pledge of Clean Water Act Fees to the payment of the principal of and interest on such bond anticipation notes related to clean water projects when due; directing the application of the proceeds of such bond anticipation notes; directing the application of the proceeds of such bonds; providing for the issuance of such bond anticipation notes in the form of commercial paper or revolving loan notes; providing for the issuance of such bond anticipation notes and the bonds in the form of variable rate demand obligations; authorizing certain determinations to be made in connection with the sale of any such bond anticipation notes; authorizing the consolidation of such bond anticipation notes with other notes for purposes of such sale; authorizing and empowering the County to issue, sell and deliver general obligation refunding bonds and general obligation stormwater management refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding all or a part of the bonds authorized hereby or in prior Acts of the County in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed 150% of the outstanding principal amount of the bonds to be refunded thereby, the proceeds of such refunding bonds to be used for the public purpose of providing funds sufficient to pay principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on such refunded bonds at the respective maturity, redemption, and interest payment dates of such refunded bonds and related issuance costs; prescribing or providing for the procedure for the issuance and sale of such refunding bonds; empowering the County Executive to determine the time and method for the sale of such refunding bonds and other details with respect to the sale of such refunding bonds; pledging the full faith and credit of the County to the payment of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and the interest on such refunding bonds when due; and providing for the levy and collection of taxes necessary for the payment of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on such refunding bonds when due, showing compliance with the limitations on the power of the County to incur indebtedness; authorizing the pledge of Clean Water Act Fees to the payment of the principal of and interest on such refunding bonds related to clean water projects when due; covenanting or providing for the making of certain covenants on matters relating to the tax-exempt status of interest on such bonds, bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds, as applicable; providing for compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12; providing for the authorization of and entry into interest rate exchange agreements or contracts in connection with or incidental to any of the obligations authorized by this Act; authorizing the County Executive to delegate to appropriate officials the power to make certain determinations and sign certain documents, certificates or agreements authorized to be made or signed by the County Executive herein; and otherwise generally determining or providing for the determination of certain matters in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the general obligation and stormwater management bonds, bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds authorized by this Act.

AN ACT CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT for the purpose of prohibiting certain individuals employed by certain federal agencies from County employment; and generally relating to County personnel.

Proposed letter to the Honorable Ron Watson, Chair, Prince George’s County Senate Delegation, and the Honorable Nicole Williams, Chair, Prince George’s County House Delegation, transmitting the position of the Prince George's County Council on proposed legislation.

AN EMERGENCY ACT CONCERNING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE for the purpose of limiting access to certain areas for immigration enforcement, subject to certain conditions; requiring the County Executive to develop and publish certain guidance related to immigration enforcement action at County facilities; requiring the development of signage templates for private use; and generally relating to County administration and immigration enforcement in the County.

AN EMERGENCY ACT CONCERNING RESIDENT KIDNAPPING PROTECTION ACT for the purpose of providing that County residents may call for Prince George’s County Police Department verification of the identity and authority of persons engaging in immigration enforcement activity; making certain findings and defining certain terms; requiring a certain police response; requiring public outreach about this police service; and generally relating to police and immigration enforcement.

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACCOUNTING OF ICE DETAINEES IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY For the purpose of reaffirming the County Council’s commitment to the protection of civil rights and civil liberties for all people; and directing that the County partner with a local non-profit entity to develop a roster of all residents of the County in potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) custody.

AN EMERGENCY ACT CONCERNING PROHIBITION ON FACIAL COVERINGS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT for the purpose of prohibiting certain law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings that conceal or obscure the face while interacting with the public in the performance of official duties in Prince George’s County; providing definitions and exceptions; providing penalties and enforcement; stating that a public emergency exists and declaring the nature of that emergency; and generally relating to transparency and public trust in law enforcement.

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PROTECTING ALL COUNTY PUBLIC SPACES For the purpose of urging the Maryland National Park and Planning Commission, the Prince George’s County Board of Education, the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, and the Prince George’s Community College to prohibit the use of public property under their control for civil immigration enforcement.

AN ACT CONCERNING MISSING PERSONS WITHIN THE COUNTY-DACARA ROSE’S LAW for the purpose of prohibiting any mandatory waiting period before taking a missing person report; requiring prompt acceptance of missing person reports; requiring public-facing notice that no waiting period is imposed; providing for implementation by written policy; and generally relating to missing person reports and law enforcement practices in Prince George’s County.

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COUNTY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE for the purpose of amending Rules of Procedure for the County Council.

DESIGNATED COMMERCIAL PROSECUTOR Presenter: Mr. Michael Stroud, Partner, Ice Miller LLP

BOARD OF ELECTIONS - UPDATE Wendy Honesty-Bey, Elections Administrator

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Data Transparency Obligations Vennard Wright, Director LaShonda Henderson, Data Manager

Building Resilient Watersheds: Stormwater and Watershed Stewardship in Prince George’s County - University of Maryland Extension Presenter: Amanda Rockler - Watershed Restoration Specialist, University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COMMON OWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATION for the purpose of the County Council’s promulgation of rules and regulations governing the implementation and administration of the Common Ownership Communities Program.

Academic and Workforce Pathways Across the Lifespan - Prince George's County Community College

Literacy, Learning, and Community Programming - Prince George's County Memorial Library System

County Council Minutes dated February 3, 2026

Proposed letter to the Honorable Ron Watson, Chair, Prince George’s County Senate Delegation, and the Honorable Nicole Williams, Chair, Prince George’s County House Delegation, transmitting the position of the Prince George's County Council on proposed legislation.

AN ACT CONCERNING MISSING PERSONS WITHIN THE COUNTY-DACARA ROSE’S LAW for the purpose of prohibiting any mandatory waiting period before taking a missing person report; requiring prompt acceptance of missing person reports; requiring public-facing notice that no waiting period is imposed; providing for implementation by written policy; and generally relating to missing person reports and law enforcement practices in Prince George’s County.

AN ACT CONCERNING ILLEGAL VENDING PENALTIES AND REMOVAL OF GOODS for the purpose of strengthening enforcement against unlawful sidewalk and right-of-way vending within the County; prompting immediate removal of goods when vendors fail to comply; and increasing penalties for illegal vending.

Appointment of the following individual as the County Attorney for Prince George's County: Mr. Anthony Jones Appointment

Proposed correspondence to Board Chair Branndon D. Jackson in support of FY 2026 - Board of Education Financial Review and Transfer Request #1. .

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY STREET VENDING PILOT PROGRAM for the purpose of encouraging the Department of Permitting Inspection and enforcement, Economic Development Corporation and Health Department to develop a comprehensive program on certain streets in Prince George’s County where street vending is allowed and a more streamlined process following health concerns for street foods. This pilot will develop a safe and regulated environment for street vending in Prince George’s County.

FY 2027 BUDGET OVERVIEW David B. Juppe, Revenue & Legislation Manager, OMB Morgan Weisman, Budget Management Analyst, OMB Jabari Cooper, Legislative Officer

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DMV MOVES REGIONAL TRANSIT INVESTMENT AND ACTION PLAN for the purpose of endorsing the DMV Moves Regional Transit Investment and Action Plan, (“DMV Moves Plan”) and supporting its vision for a reliable, integrated, and financially sustainable regional transit system.

Proposed letter to the Honorable Brian J. Feldman, Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee, and the Honorable Kriselda Valderrama, Chair, Economic Matters Committee, transmitting the position of the Prince George's County Council on the Starter and Silver Homes Act of 2026 (HB 239/SB 36) (SSHA 2026).

AN ACT CONCERNING MISSING PERSONS WITHIN THE COUNTY-DACARA ROSE’S LAW for the purpose of prohibiting any mandatory waiting period before taking a missing person report; requiring prompt acceptance of missing person reports; requiring public-facing notice that no waiting period is imposed; providing for implementation by written policy; and generally relating to missing person reports and law enforcement practices in Prince George’s County.

AN ACT CONCERNING MISSING PERSONS WITHIN THE COUNTY-DACARA ROSE’S LAW for the purpose of prohibiting any mandatory waiting period before taking a missing person report; requiring prompt acceptance of missing person reports; requiring public-facing notice that no waiting period is imposed; providing for implementation by written policy; and generally relating to missing person reports and law enforcement practices in Prince George’s County.

Appointment of the following individual as the County Attorney for Prince George's County: Mr. Anthony Jones Appointment

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DMV MOVES REGIONAL TRANSIT INVESTMENT AND ACTION PLAN for the purpose of endorsing the DMV Moves Regional Transit Investment and Action Plan, (“DMV Moves Plan”) and supporting its vision for a reliable, integrated, and financially sustainable regional transit system.

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DMV MOVES REGIONAL TRANSIT INVESTMENT AND ACTION PLAN for the purpose of endorsing the DMV Moves Regional Transit Investment and Action Plan, (“DMV Moves Plan”) and supporting its vision for a reliable, integrated, and financially sustainable regional transit system.