The Prince George's County Council voted unanimously today to appoint Wala Blegay to serve as Council Member At-Large, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Calvin Hawkins.
“I am deeply honored by the unanimous vote of my colleagues and grateful for the trust placed in me,” said Council Member Blegay. “Former Council Member Hawkins has long been known as the People’s Champion, and I am committed to carrying forward that legacy—championing the voices and needs of residents across every district in Prince George’s County. I am ready to serve, ready to listen, and ready to continue building a stronger Prince George’s County for everyone.”
Council Member Blegay was elected to the Council in 2022, representing District 6, and has since built a record of people-centered leadership focused on community engagement, responsible development, healthcare access, and economic opportunity. She previously served as Vice Chair of the Council, helping advance a people-driven agenda rooted in equity, accountability, and transparency.
As Chair of the Board of Health, Council Member Blegay has prioritized improving health outcomes by addressing long emergency room wait times, advocating for expanded access to primary care, and elevating maternal and family health as critical county priorities. Her legislative work also includes advancing HOA transparency and hearing process reforms, supporting rental stabilization efforts, strengthening small business access to county procurement opportunities, and promoting quality development standards that protect neighborhood character and quality of life.
In District 6, Council Member Blegay has led efforts to move forward major community-centered development initiatives, including Downtown Largo and Westphalia, while remaining deeply engaged with residents through town halls, legal clinics, small business engagement events, and community forums focused on development and quality-of-life issues.
As Council Member At-Large, Blegay will expand this work countywide, with a continued focus on listening, accessibility, and results-driven leadership. Her office will be launching Town Hall 2026, a series of community town halls across Prince George’s County to ensure residents remain at the center of County decision-making.
Pursuant to the County Code, when there is a vacancy in the Office of a Council Member that occurs during the last year of a term, a majority of the remaining Council Members will appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. The Council is now seeking letters of interest and resumes from interested individuals who have been registered voters in District 6 for at least one year.
Those who wish to be considered for the District 6 County Council position should submit a statement of interest and a resume using this LINK by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026.