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The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, convened on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 3:08 p.m. and adjourned at 3:19 p.m. Seven members were present. The committee considered three resolutions: CR-110-2026 approving Fort Washington as a Sustainable Community, CR-111-2026 encouraging interagency coordination on Alzheimer’s disease and brain health, and CR-112-2026 establishing spending affordability limits for WSSC's FY2028 budget. All three were favorably recommended to the County Council by 7-0 votes.
CR-110-2026: Sustainable Communities Program for Fort Washington – Staff presented that the resolution would enable the county to secure funding from state agencies for community development in Fort Washington. The County Executive supported the bill, and the Office of Law found it legally sufficient. The committee voted 7-0 to recommend favorably.
CR-111-2026: Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health – The resolution encourages coordination among county agencies serving residents with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, and requires annual reports on enrollment, capacity, waitlists, and turnaways. Sponsor Chair Oriadha noted that Prince George’s County ranks first or second in the state (compared to Baltimore) in related metrics but lacks proportionate investment. The County Executive supported the bill. The committee voted 7-0 to recommend favorably.
CR-112-2026: Spending Affordability Limits for WSSC – The resolution proposes a 5% spending control limit for WSSC's FY2028 water and sewer budgets, based on scenarios presented (5%, 7%, and 8.2% increases). Montgomery County had recommended 7%. Council Member Fisher expressed concern about high fees and questioned why Montgomery County consistently favors higher increases. She voted yes but requested WSSC provide a graphic explaining deferred pipe maintenance costs and the total cost of fixing pipes in Prince George’s County. Vice Chair Olson supported the 5% level. The committee voted 7-0 to recommend favorably.
All right, we have returned and are now sitting as the committee of the whole. Madam Clerk, can we please have a roll call? Good afternoon, Chair Orieta. Here, Mr. Adams. Here. Ms. Adam Stafford. Mr. Danoga. Present. Ms. Hunter? Here. Vice Chair Olson. Here. And Ms. Fisher. Seven members present at roll call. Thank you. First, we have CR 110 2026, a resolution concerning the state of Maryland, sustainable communities program for Fort Washington for the purpose of approving Fort Washington sustainable communities through application for submission of the Maryland Department of Housing Community Development for participation in the Department of Sustainability Communities Program. Pass it to staff for an overview. Yes, madam chair. This resolution supports the designation of Fort Washington as a sustainable community, as you mentioned. The sustainable communities uh program would enable Prince George's County and stakeholders to secure funding from several state agencies for community development, revitalization, and sustainability in the Fort Washington area. On October the 20th, the planning department transmitted a letter with the application, the proposed map, uh, and a draft county council resolution that would endorse the application. Thank you, madam chair. That uh concludes my overview. Thank you. Um liaison executive. We're at um CR 110 2026. The yes, we asked for a favorable vote. Thank you. Office of law. Thank you, madam chair. We had a chance to review this bill. I mean, this resolution find it legally sufficient. All right, thank you. Do I have a motion? Uh move. Move to uh recommendation properly moved for a favorable recommendation from Vice Chair Olson, seconded by Councilmember Adams and uh Danoga. Can I have a roll call? Chair Orieta. Aye, Mr.