HONORING OUR FALLEN HERO This past Friday, we laid to rest Prince George’s County Police Sergeant Mujahid Ramzziddin. He lost his life last week defending a neighbor in his Brandywine community from domestic violence by a perpetrator with a history of violence who never should have had a gun. Sergeant Ramzziddin was a loving husband and father […]
COUNCIL MEMBER MEL FRANKLIN’S STATEMENT ON THE 2018 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL HOLIDAY AND DAY OF SERVICE As we commemorate the vast legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I am reminded in this moment of one of his most powerful messages, in his Christmas Sermon on Peace in 1967, he […]
The New Downtown of Prince George’s County: https://www.rpaidevelopment.com “The Boulevard at the Capital Centre is at the dawn of a new era with the redevelopment of the existing center and adjacent construction of Prince George’s County Regional Medical Center. The Boulevard at the Capital Centre redevelopment will enhance the experience from all types of uses […]
Snow & Ice Control Update – Jan. 4, 2018 Storm Forecast Snow is continuing to fall throughout the County. AccuWeather stated the heaviest snowfall will end between 8 AM and 10 AM; and the flurries will be out of the area between noon and 2 PM. Accumulations of one to three inches of snow is expected before the system […]
I hope you can join me and celebrate my birthday and the holiday season tonight! During my time on the County Council, we have made great strides towards improving our quality of life for everyday families on main street, but we still have more work to do to increase economic opportunity and public investment in […]
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY ADOPTS NEW POLICY TO DEPOSIT AT LEAST 50% OF COUNTY FUNDS IN LOCAL, SMALL, AND MINORITY-OWNED BANKS Last week, the County Council finished putting in place a new “Jobs First” policy (initially adopted last year) that requires at least 50% of County funds, your tax dollars, to be deposited in local community banks – […]
WITH HONOR AND RESPECT — VETERANS DAY 2017 Prince George’s County is home to the largest number of veterans in the State of Maryland, numbering approximately 60,000. Our veterans and their families come from all walks of life, all races and creeds. They don’t seek accolades or celebration. They are heroes. And, a part of […]
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY WINS NEW FEDERAL AGENCY HEADQUARTERS AT BRANCH AVENUE METRO STATION Multiyear Incentive Effort Lands United States Citizenship and Immigration Headquarters with 3,700 Employees and New Retail Amenities; Construction to be Completed in 2020 In 2012, in the wake of the Great Recession, I had the privilege of joining with my Council colleagues […]
IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETINGS THIS WEEK FOR YOUR FAMILY Reminder: County Council Education Town Hall Meeting, October 23, 7PM-9PM The County Council is hosting an Education Town Hall meeting this evening from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the County Administration Building, 14741 Gov. Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. This event will feature Dr. […]
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IMPORTANT STATE AND LOCAL TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS Homestead Property Tax Credit To help homeowners deal with large assessment increases on their principal residence, state law has established the Homestead Property Tax Credit. The Homestead Credit limits the increase in taxable assessments each year to a fixed percentage. Every county and municipality in […]