Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced today that the County will align with the State of Maryland and CDC recommendations and lift the mask mandate for fully vaccinated individuals, due to a continued decline in key COVID-19 metrics and increasing vaccination rates. These new guidelines will go into effect by Executive Order on Friday, […]
The County Budget Public Hearings will take place on Mary 4 and May 11 at 5:00 p.m. Review the proposed budget and learn more here: https://pgccouncil.us/454/Budget-Portal Register to speak on May 4 or 11 via the “eComment” links for those dates here.
Starting from 5 p.m., today, March 12, 2021, Prince George’s County has relaxed some COVID-19 restrictions. Yesterday, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks made the announcement at a press conference yesterday. Significant changes include: Restaurants may allow 50% of capacity inside and outside with distancing and masks as noted in that section. Elimination of the 1 person/family […]
Yesterday, I joined dozens of our residents voicing concerns over the negative impact of the County bill CB-48-2020 on our property tax bills. Thankfully, the County Council voted to table its decision in the end. As I said in my testimony, I think the timing of even considering this bill could not be worse. Our […]
Please join this virtual meeting to hear 4 County Council members about the proposed County bill CB-48-2020. Here is the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8087145270?pwd=dlhIZElBR2plLzlyOTIzN0NhUlkrUT09#success
Thank you all who joined last night’s town hall. In case you were not able to join here is the recorded video of the event Please see below various presentations used at last night’s meeting: Slides used by the meeting moderators Slides used by Councilmember Glaros Slides used by Councilmember Dernoga Please register here for […]
The Prince George’s County Council, during a virtual session on Tuesday, June 23rd, introduced and considered several bond bill proposals (Council Bills 43, 44, 45, 46, 47- 2020) in support of capital program funding for approved County facilities. The County Council also introduced and discussed a proposed Charter Amendment, CB–48–2020, on the Homestead Property Tax […]
The Prince George’s County Council has canceled an emergency session scheduled for today, Thursday, December 28. In response to new federal tax laws passed by Congress and signed by the President last week, the County was considering to provide potential options for the prepayment of 2018 County real property taxes. According to news reports, homeowners […]
At tomorrow’s Council meeting, the City Council will consider approving a letter to the M-NCPPC with the City’s comments on the Comprehensive Draft Review (CRD) of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, and Landscape Manual. A zoning map amendment (zoning map) to implement the new ordinance will follow after the new zoning regulations a have been […]
The Council will discuss recently released M-NCPPC Comprehensive Review Draft of the proposed new Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations and Landscape Manual for public review and comment. The M-NCPPC has requested comments be submitted by December 15, 2017, in order to be considered by staff and the consultant team prior to the presentation of a legislative […]
Good news! Prince George’s County has agreed to remove the red light cameras on Edgewood Road in the near future. As you know, the City and the County have been discussing the installation of the red light cameras and why the cameras were installed without the City’s authorization. What we found was that a miscommunication […]
A few months ago I asked staff to explore ways to address recurring nuisances that we often see in the neighborhood. Accordingly, staff invited Ms. Michelle D. Lyons, representing the Prince George’s County Nuisance Abatement Board to next week’s Council Worksession. She will describe the Board’s function and respond to any questions Mayor and City […]
Some of you have probably noticed red light cameras in the area. These cameras are installed by the County’s red light camera enforcement division to enforce red light traffic violations. The County has installed a number of them around the county. There is one on northbound Rhode Island Avenue, at Edgewood Road (photo below), another […]
After more than six years of wait and planning, construction and delays., Prince George County’s first Whole Foods Market will open tomorrow (Wednesday). The store will bring 170 new jobs to the county and will also give Route 1 corridor a high-end grocer where they can buy natural and organic products. The new Whole Foods […]
In 2010 the EPA established defined limits on the amount of pollutants that can enter tidal rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. In July 2012, House Bill 987 became effective mandating all jurisdictions and municipalities in Maryland to participate in Stormwater Restoration Programs (SWRP). On September 25, 2012 the City agreed to participate with Prince George’s […]
Dr. Fazlul Kabir is a five-term City Council Member of the City of College Park District 1.