Prince George's County Council Legislative Day No. 22 — June 22, 2026

The Prince George's County Council met on Monday, June 22, 2026, for Legislative Day No. 22 in the Council Hearing Room of the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo, MD. Chair Krystal Oriadha called the meeting to order at 10:55 a.m. and it was adjourned at 12:12 p.m. Ten of the 11 council members were present; Council Member Wala Blegay was absent. The Council approved its consent agenda, introduced five bills on second reading, enacted eight bills, adopted five county charter amendment resolutions for the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, and approved stop-sign monitoring camera programs for New Carrollton and Bladensburg.

Opening: Invocation, Pledge, and Public Requests

• The invocation was led by Malik Worthy, standing in for Pastor Juan M. Wilder Sr. of Impact One Church (Capitol Heights, MD). Note: the transcript indicates the invocation was delivered by Mr. Worthy standing in for Pastor Wilder, while the minutes credit Pastor Wilder. Council members asked for prayers for Dwayne Stanton (Board of Appeals member, recovering from surgery), staff member Justice Brown-Duso (car accident), candidates in the June 23 primary election, the victims of the June 20 Bowie plane crash in which three men died, longtime Bowie resident Conswela Chapman who recently passed away, Council Member Adams' daughter (car accident), Sheriff John Carr (motorcycle accident), and families in need during difficult economic times.
• The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Hunter.
• There were no requests from members of the general public to address the Council.

Consent Calendar

• Approved three sets of meeting minutes: June 8, 2026 (6 p.m.), June 9, 2026, and June 9, 2026 (6 p.m.).
• CB-065-2026 (Senior Co-Housing Expansion Program): first reading; referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee. The agenda listed Council Member Blegay as sponsor; because Blegay was absent, Council Member Fisher presented the bill and is listed as sponsor in the minutes.
• CB-066-2026 (Supplementary Appropriations, FY2027): first reading by request of the County Executive; referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GOFP) Committee.
• CB-067-2026 (Permitting Fees): first reading by request of the County Executive; referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment (TIEE) Committee. It consolidates permitting fees into one comprehensive fee table and allows certain sediment and erosion control fees to be set by the Prince George's County Soil Conservation District.
• CR-062-2026 (Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement — Fee Increase): introduced by request of the County Executive; referred to TIEE. This resolution requires a public hearing.
• CR-063-2026 (2018 Water and Sewer Plan — March 2026 cycle of amendments): introduced by request of the County Executive; referred to TIEE. This resolution requires a public hearing. The cycle includes 7 category change requests in the Western Branch, Piscataway, and Mattawoman sewer basins and redesignation of 4 developed residential properties to reflect existing water and sewer service in Council District 9.
• The consent agenda was adopted 9-0 (Blegay and Burroughs absent).

Public Comments & Testimony

• No member of the public requested to speak, and there were no speakers signed up for any public hearing item. Each public hearing was declared held without testimony.

Discussion Items — Second Reading of Bills (Introduction)

• CB-032-2026 (Housing and Property Standards for Non-Residential Property): Council Member Dernoga reported that the TIEE Committee voted 3-0 to recommend the bill. Current law imposes a $1,000 fine under Section 13-246; the bill creates a separate schedule for non-residential property owners of $2,000 for a first offense and $5,000 for a second or subsequent offense, leaving residential fines unchanged. The bill was introduced.
• CB-033-2026 (Emergency Vehicle Access and Recovery Act): Dernoga reported the TIEE Committee voted 3-0 to recommend the bill as amended. The emergency act provides for redemption of vehicles impounded on posted private property and public/private property by the owner, authorized agent, or family member; requires proof of ownership; requires an indemnification and hold-harmless agreement; prohibits false statements; and sets a $500 penalty. The committee amendment removed language requiring Maryland vehicle registration. The Council read the emergency clause, citing the growing number of county residents detained by federal authorities whose vehicles were left behind and subsequently towed. The bill was introduced.
• CB-036-2026 (Women's Health Workplace Protections): Council Member Fisher reported the Public Safety, Health and Human Services (PSHHS) Committee voted 3-0 to recommend the bill as amended. The committee removed language that would have required county contractors to provide accommodations, added definitions to the personnel code, and added a requirement that OHRM notify county employees of existing coverage during Fibroid Awareness Month. The bill was introduced.
• CB-049-2026 (Supplementary Appropriations, FY2026): GOFP Director Nathaniel K. Tutt III reported a 3-0 favorable recommendation. The bill adds $4,053,700 in General Fund spending authority — $950,000 in miscellaneous receipts from returned Community Impact Grants (Memorial Library and No Mo Worries) and $3,103,700 from assigned fund balance — increasing the FY2026 General Fund from $4,896,334,900 to $4,900,388,600 to support Local Development Council Community Impact Grants for youth jobs, apprenticeships, scholarships, and other community programs. The bill was introduced.
• CB-059-2026 (Supplementary Appropriations, FY2026 Capital Budget): Tutt reported the Committee of the Whole voted 9-0 to recommend the bill. It provides supplemental capital appropriations for the Clean Water Partnership NPDES/MS4, Community Recreation Facility Renovations, and North County Animal Shelter projects with funding that includes $1,000,000 to the Department of Environment (Stormwater), $1,000,000 to the Department of Environment, and $5,000,000 to the Office of Central Services. The fiscal impact was described as positive because the appropriations are supported by grants and other awards. The bill was introduced.

Public Hearings — Bills Enacted (Third Reading)

• CB-020-2026 (Pre-Application Neighborhood Meetings — Transparency in Land Use): enacted 7-0. Requires the Planning Department to publish a searchable database of informational notifications of pre-application neighborhood meetings and to ensure electronic notifications comply with ADA accessibility guidelines. Council Member Adams-Stafford thanked colleagues for making development more transparent for residents.
• CB-031-2026 (Detention Centers): enacted 7-0. Prohibits issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy for any detention center. Note: the official minutes and the transcript differ on the roll call — the minutes show Dernoga absent (with Burroughs voting aye) while the transcript shows Dernoga voting aye. Council Member Ivey, who was away for the vote, asked to be recorded in favor and noted support for the bill's general intent.
• CB-038-2026 (Impersonation of Utility Companies and Government Agencies): enacted 9-0, with Council Member Adams-Stafford added as a co-sponsor. Council Member Fisher spoke in support, describing the bill as a protection for seniors and county residents being scammed by people impersonating the county government, WSSC, or Pepco.
• CB-051-2026 (Community College Facilities bonds): amended and enacted 9-0; authorizes up to $67,306,000 in general obligation bonds, subject to voter referendum.
• CB-052-2026 (Public Works and Transportation Facilities bonds): amended and enacted 9-0; authorizes up to $140,089,000, subject to voter referendum.
• CB-053-2026 (County Buildings bonds): amended and enacted 9-0; authorizes up to $117,848,000, subject to voter referendum.
• CB-054-2026 (Library Facilities bonds): amended and enacted 9-0; authorizes up to $33,656,000, subject to voter referendum. During discussion, Legislative Attorney Kathy Canning and Council Member Fisher explained that the charter requires voter approval of bond issuance and that the six library projects cannot move forward without the bill.
• CB-055-2026 (Public Safety Facilities bonds): amended and enacted 9-0; authorizes up to $53,503,000, subject to voter referendum.
• Legislative Attorney Kathy Canning explained that the amendments to CB-051 through CB-055 were technical only, required by state law (SB 29) and State Board of Elections guidelines issued June 2, 2026. The amendments add or revise the ballot question's term, type, brief title, and voting choices; the text of the questions and practical outcomes were unchanged.

Charter Amendment Resolutions (Final Adoption)

All five charter amendment resolutions were amended with the same technical SB 29/State Board of Elections ballot language and adopted for submission to voters at the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Each required 8 votes.

• CR-053-2026 (Section 813 — referendum exemption for taxes and fees): amendment adopted 8-0-2 (Harrison and Ivey abstained); resolution adopted 8-2 (Harrison and Ivey dissenting). The measure would allow the County to impose taxes and fees on operators of businesses deemed to have an adverse impact on community health, safety, welfare, or economic development — including tobacco stores, liquor stores, and self-storage — without a public referendum. Chair Oriadha expressed support, stating that residents should have the power to require such businesses to contribute to the community. The County Executive supported the legislation.
• CR-054-2026 (Section 305 — redistricting): Draft 2 was substituted, amended, and adopted 9-0. The amendment provides that if the Council changes the Redistricting Commission's decennial plan, it must do so by bill rather than resolution.
• CR-055-2026 (Section 908 — collective bargaining): amended and adopted 9-0. Adds the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service for disputed labor issues. The County Executive supported the legislation.
• CR-056-2026 (Section 602 — procurement): Draft 2 was substituted, amended, and adopted 8-0 (Blegay, Burroughs, and Harrison absent). Grants the County Purchasing Agent full signature authority to execute contracts, agreements, and purchase orders and allows joint or cooperative purchasing with other public entities.
• CR-057-2026 (Sections 301, 303, 307, 307A — council composition): amendment adopted 8-0-2 (Harrison and Ivey abstained); resolution adopted 8-2 (Harrison and Ivey dissenting). Would repeal at-large council seats and provide for nine district council members, effective for the term beginning in December 2030. Council Member Dernoga noted the change is limited to removing at-large provisions and that existing term limits remain unchanged.

Resolutions — Final Reading (Adoption)

• CR-034-2026 (Stop Sign Monitoring Systems — City of New Carrollton): adopted 8-0 (Adams-Stafford, Blegay, and Burroughs absent). Approves 100 locations for stop-sign monitoring cameras based on traffic studies. The February 10, 2026 request from Police Chief Linwood Alston indicated the city intends to deploy cameras strategically rather than enforce all locations simultaneously.
• CR-037-2026 (Stop Sign Monitoring Systems — Town of Bladensburg): adopted 9-0. Approves 48 locations based on traffic studies, with cameras to be deployed strategically as needed.

Other Business

• CR-064-2026 (Listing of Local Questions on the 2026 Ballot): introduced (sponsors Oriadha, Dernoga, Adams, and Hunter); the Council suspended the rules and adopted it 9-0. The resolution designates the order and form of local questions on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

Key Outcomes

• Enacted CB-020, CB-031, CB-038, and CB-051 through CB-055 (8 bills), including five bond authorizations totaling $412,402,000 that will appear as referendum questions on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
• Adopted five charter amendment resolutions (CR-053 through CR-057) for the November 3, 2026 ballot, all as technical amendments conforming to SB 29 and State Board of Elections guidelines.
• Adopted CR-034 and CR-037 (stop-sign monitoring) and CR-064 (2026 ballot listing).
• Introduced CB-032, CB-033 (emergency), CB-036, CB-049, and CB-059 on second reading; completed first readings/introductions of CB-065, CB-066, CB-067, CR-062, and CR-063 through the consent agenda.
• The County Council will not meet Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (primary election day). Upcoming: TIEE Committee on Thursday, June 25 at 10:00 a.m.; County Council meeting Monday, June 29 at 1:30 p.m. followed by a joint public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on the Minor Plan Amendment to the 2013 Central Branch Avenue Corridor Revitalization Sector Plan & SMA.