Since beginning his career in public service in 2001, Councilman Mel Franklin has proven time and time again his leadership in advocating for equity, opportunity, and “We the People of Prince George’s County.” An experienced, effective leader in focusing on jobs, generational wealth, schools, safety, and economic growth, Mel “hit the ground running” when […]
WHY I SUPPORT RUSHERN BAKER FOR GOVERNOR I am thrilled that our former Prince George’s County Executive and current candidate for Governor, Rushern Baker, plans to release the most comprehensive equity, opportunity, and inclusion agenda for Prince George’s County families that I have ever seen. It is a true privilege for me to be one of […]
November 5, 2021 For Immediate Release Statement of Prince George’s County Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin on the Baker/Navarro Road Map for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity in Maryland Council Member Franklin salutes the Baker-Navarro ticket for proposing an historic Black Agenda Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Largo, MD – This week, candidates for Maryland Governor and Lt. Governor, Rushern […]
Everyone has a story of where they were when 9/11 happened. It is still the most significant thing that has happened to our country in my lifetime. I had just begun working as an attorney for the Federal Trade Commission at the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in downtown, only a few blocks from the […]
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PUBLIC INFORMATION RELEASED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MEL FRANKLIN: #ANCCOMMUNITYCONNECT Advisory Neighborhood Community (ANC) News You Can Use from Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin FOR DAILY NEWS UPDATES, JOIN THE ANC FACEBOOK GROUP HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/advisoryneighborhoodcommunityinitiative/ EASTER ANC UPDATE: ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OUR FAMILIES, SMALL BUSINESSES, AND WORKERS I hope you are having a […]
Governor Hogan announced today a new $175 million emergency relief fund to assist small businesses and workers impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Maryland has authorized $130 million in loan and grant funding for small businesses and manufacturers that have been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This emergency assistance provides interim relief and proceeds […]
**LET’S CELEBRATE THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF COUNCIL MEMBER AT-LARGE MEL FRANKLIN’S ELECTION VICTORY ON NOVEMBER 12TH** Please join Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin for a special one year anniversary celebration of our 2018 Team Franklin election victory and our big plans for the future! The fun happens on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 7PM at SoBe […]
I join all of you and all people who love peace and humanity in sending our thoughts and prayers to the good people of El Paso and Dayton this morning. We woke up to hear the shocking news of yet another domestic terror mass shooting in Dayton in the space of only a few hours […]
The Prince George’s County Government has publicized a couple of ways that businesses and nonprofits can assist with hiring summer youth in our County and improve the current and future job skills of our young people as a part of the County Summer Youth Jobs Program for 14-22 year-olds. Click here if you are employing or […]