Prince George's County Council Regular Meeting - September 8, 2026

The Prince George's County Council met on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM (convened at 10:43 AM) in Committee Room 2027 for Legislative Day No. 30. The meeting included proclamations, public testimony on multiple community issues, approval of a consent agenda, introduction and enactment of several bills, and a public information session for Police Accountability Board candidates. Chair Krystal Oriadha presided with 9 members present (Council Members Blegay and Burroughs absent; Council Members Adams and Dernoga participating remotely). The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 PM.

Proclamations

• Shirley Diggs: Recognized for 29 years of service to Prince George's County Public Schools. Presented by Vice Chair Eric Olson.
• BCAUSEICAN: Recognized for intergenerational technology training. Presented by Council Member Shayla Adams-Stafford.
• House of Soul: Recognized as a Black-owned business. Presented by Council Member Adams-Stafford.
• Clinton Hardware (Clyde Billman): Recognized for 80 years of family partnership. Presented by Council Member Sydney Harrison and Council Member Jolene Ivey.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Susan Taylor, Nancy Feissner, Christine Wilkin, Diana McFadden, Julia Tharrett, Heather Cronk, Sarah Harper, Laura Usher, Nicholas Udu-gama, Louise Weissman, Rodney Greer, Kathy Bartolomeo, Dmitri Kirene, Trent Leon-Lierman, Alan McIntyre — speaking individually or as representatives of groups such as Greenbelt Resistance Network and Indivisible Route One Corridor — expressed strong opposition to a permit issued by the County Executive for ICE to expand its offices at 6505 Bellcrest Road in Hyattsville. Many urged the Council to demand the County Executive rescind the permit. They described ICE as a "paramilitary terror group," cited specific incidents of abuse, and noted a chilling effect on the community, including a reported 11% drop in Hispanic student enrollment at Northwestern High School. Chair Oriadha and Council Member Fisher responded, stating the Council was unaware of the permit, stands with the community, and is exploring legal options to revoke it.
• James Dawkins (District 9 resident) raised concerns about Flock automated license plate reader cameras, describing them as mass surveillance technology with documented abuses and civil liberties risks. Vice Chair Olson clarified that Prince George's County has no contract with Flock, though private entities may use them, and the Council will investigate further.
• Amy Pergosky testified about the county animal shelter's failure to enforce spay/neutering requirements, citing specific cases and a parvo quarantine protocol issue. Council members noted they had increased the shelter budget and would follow up with the administration.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes: Minutes from September 1, 2026, were approved.
• First Reading of Bills (Presentation):
  • CB-112-2026 (Fair Election Fund post-election fund retention) — sponsored by Dernoga, referred to GOFP.
  • CB-113-2026 (Rental Housing - Tenant Relocation Rights Disclosure) — sponsored by Hunter and Adams-Stafford, referred to PHED.
  • CB-114-2026 (Tenant Rights Education and Accessibility Act) — sponsored by Hunter and Adams-Stafford, referred to PHED.
  • CB-115-2026 (Rental Housing - Expedited Health and Safety Enforcement) — sponsored by Hunter and Adams-Stafford, referred to PHED.
  • CB-116-2026 (Stormwater Management - MWIFA Loans up to $38,500,000) — presented by Chair Oriadha on behalf of County Executive, referred to TIEE.
• Introduction of Resolutions:
  • CR-092-2026 (require at least one evening meeting per month) — introduced by Oriadha, referred to GOFP.
  • CR-093-2026 (require annual countywide listening tours) — introduced by Oriadha, referred to GOFP.
• Additions to Consent Agenda:
  • CB-117-2026 (Property Tax Cap for Elderly Individuals) — presented by Oriadha and Hunter, referred to GOFP.
  • CB-118-2026 (Air Conditioning in Rental Housing) — presented by Oriadha, referred to PHED.
  • CB-119-2026 (Establishment of Independent Office of Inspector General) — presented by Ivey and Harrison, referred to GOFP.
  • CB-120-2026 (Rent Stabilization for Age-Restricted Senior Housing) — presented by Oriadha, referred to PHED.
  • CB-121-2026 (Affordable Rental Housing Search Portal) — presented by Oriadha, referred to PHED.
  • CB-122-2026 (Orphans' Court Judges Compensation) — presented by Oriadha, referred to GOFP.
  • CR-095-2026 (Accessory Dwelling Units - State Deadline) — introduced by Adams-Stafford, Oriadha, Olson, Ivey, and Adams, referred to PHED.
• Motion to adopt Consent Agenda: Approved 9-0 (Blegay and Burroughs absent).

Discussion Items

• Proposed Correspondence/Administrative Officer's Report:
  • FY 2028-2030 Local Impact Grant (LIG) Multiyear Spending Plan — The plan allocates $12,174,300 to programs including education, workforce development, community impact grants, and council administration. A motion to authorize the Chair's signature passed 7-0-1 (Ivey abstained; Harrison not voting initially but later recorded as absent; Blegay and Burroughs absent).
• Second Reading of Bills (Introduction):
  • CB-074-2026 (Accessory Dwelling Units) — PHED Committee reported favorably with amendments. The bill adds definitions and designates zones for ADUs consistent with state law. Council Member Adams-Stafford thanked the task force. The bill was introduced.
  • CB-071-2026 (Home Occupation and Home Businesses - Regulation and Enforcement) — PHED Committee reported with amendments. Amendments included: moving a provision from definitions to standards, adding a 400-yard distance restriction for employee parking (no distance previously), and making civil fines non-mandatory. The amendments were approved 9-0. The bill was introduced with additional sponsors Oriadha, Olson, Adams, and Fisher.
• Public Hearings/Bills Eligible for Third Reading (Enactment):
  • CB-070-2026 (Use Regulations and Dimensional Standards - Places of Worship) — Public hearing held (no speakers). Rules suspended (9-0). Enacted 9-0.
  • CB-073-2026 (Standards for Specific Sign Types) — Public hearing held (no speakers). Enacted 9-0.
• Introduction and Adoption of Resolutions:
  • CR-094-2026 (Sister City relationship with Kumasi, Ghana) — Introduced by Chair Oriadha (by request of County Executive). Additional sponsor Council Member Fisher. Rules suspended (9-0). Adopted 9-0.
• Public Information Session:
  • Police Accountability Board Candidates — Eight candidates addressed the Council (two additional applicants unable to attend but requested consideration): Kathryn Callwood-Fauntroy, Sharon Fantauzzi, Anice N. Hagler, Lance T. Moore, Gary Queen, Benjamin Rockey Harris, Blanche E. Sharpe, and Dion A. Smith. Each described their qualifications and interest in serving on the board, which will have five appointments.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Agenda adopted (9-0).
• Additions package accepted (9-0).
• Proposed correspondence for LIG plan authorized for Chair's signature (7-0-1, Ivey abstained).
• CB-074-2026 introduced (first reading).
• CB-071-2026 amended and introduced.
• CB-070-2026 and CB-073-2026 enacted (both 9-0).
• CR-094-2026 adopted (9-0).
• Police Accountability Board candidate interviews completed; Council will review applications.
• Council directed staff to follow up on animal shelter spay/neuter enforcement and to explore legislative options regarding the ICE permit and Flock cameras.
• Meeting adjourned at 12:15 PM.