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Posted on: March 17, 2023

DISTRICT 7 COUNCIL MEMBER KRYSTAL ORIADHA INTRODUCES LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING THE PRINCE GEORGE’S...

 

 

 

DISTRICT 7 COUNCIL MEMBER KRYSTAL ORIADHA INTRODUCES LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SENIOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ACT OF 2023

Measure Would also Establish the Prince George’s County...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

DISTRICT 7 COUNCIL MEMBER KRYSTAL ORIADHA PROPOSES LEGISLATION CREATING GUARANTEED BASIC INCOME ...

DISTRICT 7 COUNCIL MEMBER KRYSTAL ORIADHA PROPOSES LEGISLATION CREATING GUARANTEED BASIC INCOME PILOT PROGRAM

Measure to Help Fight Poverty and Increase Equity in Prince George’s County

 

Prince George’s County Council Member Kry...

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

COUNCIL VICE-CHAIR WALA BLEGAY TO CO-HOST TRAFFIC SAFETY EMERGENCY TOWN HALL

Public Encouraged to Attend Emergency Meeting on Friday, March 17th, at Henry A. Wise High School, 6-8 p.m.

Prince George’s County Council Vice-Chair Wala Blegay, Esq. (District 6) will co-host a Traffic Safety Emergency Town Hall meeting to addr...

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Council News
Posted on: March 16, 2023

COUNTY COUNCIL HOSTS PROPERTY STANDARDS, ENFORCEMENT, PERMITTING AND INSPECTIONS TOWN HALL EVENT

Residents Encouraged to Share Ideas on Making County Functions More Responsive to Residents and Businesses

 

The Prince George’s County Council will host a Property Standards, Enforcement, Permitting and Inspections Town Hall Event on Tue...

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Council News
Posted on: March 15, 2023

DISTRICT 2 COUNCIL MEMBER WANIKA FISHER JOINS WARD 5 D.C. COUNCIL MEMBER...

 

DISTRICT 2 COUNCIL MEMBER WANIKA FISHER JOINS WARD 5 D.C. COUNCIL MEMBER ZACHARY PARKER FOR EASTERN AVENUE COMMUNITY WALK

“Working for All of Us” Community Event to Focus on Identifying Area Improvements Along Shared Stretch o...

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Council News
Posted on: March 14, 2023

COUNCIL VICE CHAIR WALA BLEGAY CO-SPONSORS LEGISLATION LIMITING DISPLAY AREAS FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Proposed Measure Affects Convenience Stores, Gas Stations and Tobacco Shops

Prince George’s County Council Vice Chair Wala Blegay, Esq., (District 6), during Council session on Tuesday, March 14th, introduced Council Bill-031-2023, legislation li...

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Council News
Posted on: March 14, 2023

COUNCIL VICE CHAIR WALA BLEGAY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION ADDRESSING PAY TRANSPARENCY OF COUNTY...

COUNCIL VICE CHAIR WALA BLEGAY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION ADDRESSING PAY TRANSPARENCY OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

Proposed Measure Would Require Prince George's County Government to Develop, Publish, and Make Easily Accessible the Salaries of Publi...

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Council News
Posted on: March 9, 2023

COUNCIL VICE CHAIR WALA BLEGAY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO INCREASE PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR...

COUNCIL VICE CHAIR WALA BLEGAY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO INCREASE PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Proposed Measure Provides Right of First Award for Certified County-based Small Businesses

Prince George’s County Council Vice Chair ...

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY COUNCIL TO CONVENE TUESDAY, MARCH 14th

 Education and Workforce Development Committee to Convene for Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program Briefing This Week 

 

The Prince George’s County Council will convene on Tuesday, March 14h at 10:00 a.m.  ...

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Council News
Posted on: March 8, 2023

TOMORROW: COUNTY COUNCIL "SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS WEEK" EVENT...

TOMORROW: COUNTY COUNCIL SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS WEEK EVENT - MINORITY BUSINESS NETWORKING RECEPTION  

Evening Event to Focus on Strengthening the County’s S...

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Council News
Posted on: March 7, 2023

COUNCIL VICE CHAIR WALA BLEGAY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION ADDRESSING NURSE-PATIENT RATIOS IN PRINCE...

COUNCIL VICE CHAIR WALA BLEGAY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION ADDRESSING NURSE-PATIENT RATIOS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY

Prince George’s County Council Vice Chair Wala Blegay, Esq., concerned about the impact of nurse-patient ratios on the level...

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Council News
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Statement from Prince George’s County Council Vice Chair Wala Blegay

The news our community received this morning concerning the tragic loss of life in a motor vehicle collision on Ritchie Marlboro Road is disheartening. Moreover, to learn that the life lost was that of a youth of our community, an 18 year-old Henry A. Wis...

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Council News
Posted on: March 6, 2023

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY COUNCIL TO CONVENE TUESDAY, MARCH 7TH AT 2:30 P.M.

Committee of the Whole to Receive Countywide Master Plan of Transportation Briefing

 

The Prince George’s County Council will convene on Tuesday, March 7th at 2:30 p.m.  Council session will include the presentation and ...

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Council News
Posted on: March 2, 2023

COUNTY COUNCIL “SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS WEEK” MARCH 6 – 10, FEATURES PROCUREMENT TOWN HALL...

COUNTY COUNCIL “SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS WEEK” MARCH 6 – 10, FEATURES PROCUREMENT TOWN HALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS NETWORKING RECEPTION 

Series of Events Focus on Strengthening the County’s Small and Minor...

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Council News
Posted on: March 1, 2023

DISTRICT 5 COUNCIL MEMBER JOLENE IVEY JOINS CONGRESSMAN GLENN IVEY TO CO-HOST FORECLOSURE AND...

DISTRICT 5 COUNCIL MEMBER JOLENE IVEY JOINS CONGRESSMAN GLENN IVEY TO CO-HOST FORECLOSURE AND EVICTION PREVENTION WORKSHOP 

Event to Provide Free On Site Assistance for Residents Facing Foreclosure and Eviction

Prince George’s County Coun...

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Council News
Posted on: February 28, 2023

RENT STABILIZATION LEGISLATION PASSES

Legislation Sponsored by District 7 Council Member Krystal Oriadha Temporarily Stops Excessive Rent Increases

The Prince George’s Council, during session on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, voted to support CB-007-2023, legislation establishi...

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Council News
Posted on: February 27, 2023

COUNTY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR RENT STABILIZATION ACT OF 2023 AND LEGISLATION...

COUNTY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR RENT STABILIZATION ACT OF 2023 AND LEGISLATION CONCERNING REPORTING OF TENANT’S RENTAL PAYMENTS TO MAJOR CREDIT BUREAUS DURING SCHEDULED SESSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28th – MEASURES ELIGIBLE F...

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Council News
Posted on: February 27, 2023

MEDIA ALERT: DISTRICT 7 COUNCIL MEMBER KRYSTAL ORIADHA TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE AS RENT...

MEDIA ALERT

 DISTRICT 7 COUNCIL MEMBER KRYSTAL ORIADHA TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE AS RENT STABILIZATION ACT OF 2023 NEARS FINAL COUNCIL VOTE

Legislation Makes Way for Permanent Rent Stabilization Law in Prince George’s County

Prince George&a...

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Council News
Posted on: February 24, 2023

DISTRICT 2 COUNCIL MEMBER WANIKA FISHER AND THE TOWN OF NORTH BRENTWOOD PRESENT BLACK HISTORY...

DISTRICT 2 COUNCIL MEMBER WANIKA FISHER AND THE TOWN OF NORTH BRENTWOOD PRESENT BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION 

Event Spotlights Prince George’s County’s First African American Settlement – North Brentwood

Prince Geor...

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Council News
Posted on: February 20, 2023

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY COUNCIL TO CONVENE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST AT 2:30 PM

The Prince George’s County Council will convene on Tuesday, February 21st, at 2:30 p.m.  County Council session will include the review of Proposed Correspondence, and the presentation of CB-022-2023, an Act concerning Cable Television,...

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Council News
Posted on: February 16, 2023

PILOT PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT LEGISLATION PASSES

Following Public Comment and Council Debate, CB-004-2023 is Enacted 

The Prince George’s County Council, during session on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, voted 9-1 to support CB-4-2023, legislation establishing a Pilot Project Labor Agreeme...

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Council News
Posted on: February 15, 2023

DISTRICT 7 COUNCIL MEMBER KRYSTAL ORIADHA HOSTS PUBLIC SAFETY VIRTUAL TOWN HALL

State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy, Prince George’s County Chief of Police Malik Aziz, and Sheriff John Carr– Featured Guests 

Prince George’s County Council Member Krystal Oriadha (District 7), will h...

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Council News
Posted on: February 10, 2023

COUNTY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT LEGISLATION, DURING....

COUNTY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT LEGISLATION DURING SCHEDULED SESSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH – MEASURE ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL COUNCIL VOTE

The Prince George’s County Council, sitting as the District Counc...

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Council News
Posted on: February 6, 2023

AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER MEL FRANKLIN TO HOST 1ST QUARTER ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY MEETINGS

South, North, and Central County Meetings to Focus on Improving Public Safety, Building New Schools, and Fostering Economic Growth

Council Member Mel Franklin (At-Large), will host three 1st Quarter Advisory Neighborhood Community (ANC) Meetings during the...

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Council News
Posted on: February 6, 2023

DISTRICT 4 COUNCIL MEMBER INGRID WATSON TO HOST 'MEET AND GREET' SERIES OF EVENTS...

DISTRICT 4 COUNCIL MEMBER INGRID WATSON TO HOST “MEET AND GREET” SERIES OF EVENTS WITH RESIDENTS

Prince George’s County Council Member Ingrid Watson (District 4), will host three ‘Meet and Greet’ events dur...

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Council News
Posted on: February 6, 2023

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY COUNCIL TO CONVENE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH

The Prince George’s County Council will convene on Tuesday, February 7th at 10:00 a.m.   County Council session will begin with the review of Proposed Correspondence, followed by the introduction of CB-006-2023, proposed legislation cre...

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Council News
Posted on: January 9, 2023

DISTRICT 2 COUNCIL MEMBER WANIKA FISHER RESPONDS TO HYATTSVILLE HOMICIDE UNDER POLICE INVESTIGATION

Fisher Continues Her Fight for Safe Communities

“Last week, our District 2 community lost another Prince Georgian to senseless gun violence – 39-year-old Melvin Mayorga Hernandez of Hyattsville, a homicide victim who police say was fata...

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Council News
Posted on: January 9, 2023

WANIKA FISHER, CONCEJAL DEL DISTRITO 2, RESPONDE AL HOMICIDIO BAJO INVESTIGACIÓN POLICIAL EN LA...

WANIKA FISHER, CONCEJAL DEL DISTRITO 2, RESPONDE AL HOMICIDIO BAJO INVESTIGACIÓN POLICIAL EN LA CUIDAD DE HYATTSVILLE

Fisher continúa su lucha por comunidades seguras

“La semana pasada, nuestra comunidad del Distrito 2 perdi&...

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Council News
Posted on: December 28, 2022

DISTRICT 7 COUNCIL MEMBER KRYSTAL ORIADHA ADDRESSES HEAT ISSUES AT HOLLY SPRING MEADOWS APARTMENTS

 

 

DISTRICT 7 COUNCIL MEMBER KRYSTAL ORIADHA ADDRESSES HEAT ISSUES AT HOLLY SPRING MEADOWS APARTMENTS IN FORESTVILLE

Immediately upon becoming aware that residents of the Holly Spring Meadows apartments in Forestville were without heat, my...

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Council News
Posted on: December 22, 2022

COUNCIL VICE-CHAIR AND DISTRICT 6 COUNCIL MEMBER WALA BLEGAY RESPONDS TO DEADLY CARJACKING AT...

COUNCIL VICE-CHAIR AND DISTRICT 6 COUNCIL MEMBER WALA BLEGAY RESPONDS TO DEADLY CARJACKING AT LARGO GAS STATION

On Tuesday another act of violence was committed in our community.   I am deeply saddened and extend my heartfelt condolences to the fa...

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Council News
Posted on: December 22, 2022

COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBER AT-LARGE CALVIN S. HAWKINS, II, HOSTS SPECIAL SCREENING OF ....

 

COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBER AT-LARGE CALVIN S. HAWKINS, II, HOSTS SPECIAL SCREENING OF “LORTON: PRISON OF TERROR” DOCUMENTARY

Free, Ticketed Event, Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Prince George’s Community College, Largo

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Council News
Posted on: December 15, 2022

COUNCIL CONVENES DAY TWO - ANNUAL RETREAT “THE PEOPLE’S AGENDA: PUTTING THE PEOPLE FIRST”

Agenda – Budget and Fiscal Outlook, Business Development Tools and Incentives, Real Estate Development, and Affordable Housing 

The Prince George’s County Council convened for day-two of its Legislative Year Annual Retreat, &am...

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Council News
Posted on: December 14, 2022

COUNCIL CONVENES ANNUAL RETREAT “THE PEOPLE’S AGENDA: PUTTING THE PEOPLE FIRST”

Agenda – Standing Committee Goals and Objectives, Labor, and School Construction

The Prince George’s County Council convened its Legislative Year Annual Retreat, “The People’s Agenda: Putting the People First,&rd...

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Council News
Posted on: October 12, 2022

COUNCIL ENACTS LEGISLATION PROMOTING RACIAL EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY...

COUNCIL ENACTS LEGISLATION PROMOTING RACIAL EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY GOVERNMENT

CR-068-2022 Develops Equity Policy Framework to Inform Delivery of County Services

The Prince George’s County Council, du...

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Council News
Posted on: October 3, 2022

COUNTY COUNCIL TO CONVENE VIRTUALLY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH

The Prince George’s County Council will convene a virtual session on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

 

The Council will convene at 10:00 a.m. to address CR-068-2022, legislation declaring the intent of Prince George’s County ...

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Council News
Posted on: September 23, 2022

COUNTY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD CANDIDATE INFORMATIONAL MEETING/LISTENING...

COUNTY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD CANDIDATE INFORMATIONAL MEETING/LISTENING SESSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH  

Hear from Candidates under Council Consideration to Serve on the Police Accountability Board 

 The P...

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Council News
Posted on: August 26, 2022

COUNTY COUNCIL TO ADDRESS POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD APPOINTMENT PROCESS DURING VIRTUAL SPECIAL ...

 

COUNTY COUNCIL TO ADDRESS POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD APPOINTMENT PROCESS DURING VIRTUAL SPECIAL SESSION ON MONDAY, AUGUST 29TH

 

Residents Encouraged to Participate; Sign Up to Speak on EComment Portal

 

The Prince George&rsqu...

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Council News
Posted on: August 17, 2022

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS AMONG MARYLAND LEADERS ‘TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS’ AT MACo...

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS AMONG MARYLAND LEADERS ‘TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS’ AT MACo SUMMER CONFERENCE 2022

Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference – August 17-20, 2022

Prince George’s ...

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Council News
Posted on: July 14, 2022

COUNCIL CONVENES FOR FINAL HYBRID SESSION PRIOR TO AUGUST RECESS; HOLDS PUBLIC HEARINGS; ADOPTS...

COUNCIL CONVENES FOR FINAL HYBRID SESSION PRIOR TO AUGUST RECESS; HOLDS PUBLIC HEARINGS; ADOPTS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, AND BOWIE MITCHELLVILLE & VICINITY SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT

 

The Prince George’s County Council convened a hybrid ses...

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Council News
Posted on: November 19, 2021

COUNTY COUNCIL CONVENES IN DAY-LONG VIRTUAL SESSION

Approves Legislation Advancing Zoning Ordinance Rewrite; Adopts Council’s Redistricting Plan 

 

The Prince George’s County Council convened in scheduled session on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  The Council sessi...

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Council News
Posted on: November 6, 2021

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CONVENES VIRTUALLY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH TO REVIEW COUNTYWIDE MAP AMENDMENT...

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CONVENES VIRTUALLY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH TO REVIEW COUNTYWIDE MAP AMENDMENT TRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS; COUNTY COUNCIL WELCOMES MDOT OFFICIALS FOR VIRTUAL STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN TOUR

The County Council sitting as the District Council,...

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Council News
Posted on: October 18, 2021

COUNTY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CONVENE VIRTUALLY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH FOR THE REVIEW...

COUNTY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CONVENE VIRTUALLY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH FOR THE REVIEW OF LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS   

The Prince George’s County Council and the Committee of the Whole (COW) will convene virtuall...

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