County Council
Council Hearing Room
Agenda — 109 items
- 1 VIEW USING THE LINK PROVIDED AT: https://pgccouncil.us/LIVE
- 2 10:00 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM)
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- 4 INVOCATION:
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- 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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- 9 REQUESTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
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- 11 DESIGNATION OF MAY 26, 2026 AS LEGISLATIVE DAY NO. 18
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- 13 1. CONSENT AGENDA
- 14 (a) Approval of County Council Minutes
- 15 County Council Minutes dated May 11, 2026 6:00 PM
- 16 County Council Minutes dated May 11, 2026 7:00 PM
- 17 County Council Minutes dated May 12, 2026 10:00 AM
- 18 (b) First Reading of Bills (Presentation)
- 19 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING for the purpose of increasing the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces for apartment housing for elderly or physically disabled families.
- 20 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
- 21 AN ACT CONCERNING PROHIBITED HOME BUSINESS for the purpose of providing for certain definitions; providing for certain civil monetary fines and citations for a Prohibited Home Business; providing for a certain notice and tax lien for a Prohibited Home Business; providing for certain District Court proceedings; providing for a certain revised definition of neighborhood nuisance; and generally regarding Prohibited Home Business.
- 22 AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS for the purpose of declaring additional revenue and appropriating to the General Fund to provide for costs that were not anticipated and included in the Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
- 23 AN ACT CONCERNING DESTINATION PRINCE GEORGE’S for the purpose of reassigning the payment of revenue from the Hotel and Motel tax from Experience Prince George’s to a new entity named Destination Prince George’s to be used to promote travel to and economic investment in the County.
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- 25 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
- 26 AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $67,306,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Community College Facilities, including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.
- 27 AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $140,089,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Public Works and Transportation Facilities, (including roads and bridges, parking lots, and maintenance facilities), including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.
- 28 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
- 29 AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR COUNTY BUILDINGS for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $117,848,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of County Buildings including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.
- 30 AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR LIBRARY FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $33,656,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Library Facilities including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.
- 31 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
- 32 AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $53,503,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Public Safety Facilities (including Fire Department Facilities), including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.
- 33 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 13-2026 - REORGANIZATIONAL PROPOSAL transferring the Enforcement Division duties and responsibilities of the Department of Permitting, Inspection and Enforcement to the Office of Homeland Security.
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- 35 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
- 36 (c) Introduction of Resolutions
- 37 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (“PILOT”) AGREEMENT FOR THE HERMAN APARTMENTS PROJECT for the purpose of approving the terms and conditions of a Payments in Lieu of Taxes (“PILOT”) Agreement between Prince George’s County, Maryland (the “County”) and Community Housing Initiative, Inc. (the “Owner”).
- 38 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING HOUSING INVESTMENT TRUST FUND (“HITF”) FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT for the purpose of committing and allocating the amount of two million, five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) in Prince George’s County Housing Investment Trust Fund (“HITF”) Program funds to the Holly Place project, an eligible activity, for gap financing of new affordable rental housing construction.
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- 40 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
- 40 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
- 41 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (“PILOT”) AGREEMENT FOR THE HOLLY PLACE PROJECT for the purpose of approving the terms and conditions of a Payments in Lieu of Taxes (“PILOT”) Agreement between Prince George’s County, Maryland (the “County”) and Holly Place Limited Partnership (the “Owner”).
- 42 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING HOUSING INVESTMENT TRUST FUND (“HITF”) FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT for the purpose of committing and allocating the amount of two million, five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) in Prince George’s County Housing Investment Trust Fund (“HITF”) Program funds to the Herman Apartments project, an eligible activity, for gap financing of new affordable rental housing construction.
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- 44 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
- 45 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING FISCAL YEAR 2027 FEDERAL AND STATE TRANSPORTATION GRANT APPLICATION AUTHORIZATION for the purpose of authorizing the Director of the Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) to file applications for Fiscal Year 2027 to include, but not be limited to those with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and its’ offices and modal administrations, including the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) and the Maryland Highway Safety Office (MSHO); the United States Department of Homeland Security (USDHS); the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and its’ offices and modal administrations including the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); the United States Department of Energy (DOE); the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) or any other Federal or State agencies not identified in this listing.
- 45 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
- 46 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF SECTION 813, CHARTER OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY for the purpose of proposing an amendment to Section 813 of the Charter of Prince George's County to exempt from referendum taxes and fees imposed upon the operators of business uses deemed to have an adverse impact on community health, safety, and welfare, or County economic development; and generally relating to approval of new or additional taxes by referendum.
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- 48 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
- 49 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF SECTION 305, CHARTER OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY for the purpose of proposing an amendment to Section 305 of the Charter of Prince George's County to provide that if the Council passes a law to change the decennial redistricting plan proposed by the Redistricting Commission, such law to adopt its own decennial redistricting plan shall be by bill and not by resolution; and generally regarding redistricting.
- 50 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF SECTION 908, CHARTER OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY for the purpose of proposing an amendment to Section 908 of the Charter of Prince George's County to add the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service for disputed labor issues; and generally regarding collective bargaining.
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- 52 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
- 53 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF SECTION 602, CHARTER OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY for the purpose of proposing an amendment to Section 602 of the Charter of Prince George's County to grant the County Purchasing Agent full signature authority to execute all contracts, agreements, and purchase orders; to remove the reference to the disposition of certain supplies, materials and equipment; to provide for programs involving joint or cooperative purchasing with other public entities; and generally regarding County procurement.
- 54 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 301, 303, 307, AND 307A, CHARTER OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY for the purpose of proposing amendments to Sections 301, 303, 307, and 307A, of the Charter of Prince George's County to repeal at-large members for the composition of the Council, to provide for nine Council district members, to repeal the eligibility requirements of at-large members of the Council, to repeal the eligibility of Council members to be at-large members for additional consecutive terms, to provide a severability clause, to provide that the amendments to the Charter contained herein are effective for the term beginning at noon on the first Monday in December 2030 and for each election cycle thereafter, and generally regarding repealing at-large council members for the composition of the Council.
- 54 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
- 56 2. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
- 57 3. PROPOSED CORRESPONDENCE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
- 58 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT)
- 59 AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY RESOURCES INFORMATION for the purpose of requiring that ambulances operated by the Prince George’s County Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department carry printed community resource information materials; requiring that such materials include resources related to housing, food assistance, legal services, mental health services, and other relevant social services; requiring that such materials be maintained in updated form and in multiple languages consistent with County law; designating a responsible agency for preparation and ongoing distribution of such materials; and generally relating to Fire/EMS Department.
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- 60 AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY RESOURCES INFORMATION for the purpose of requiring that ambulances operated by the Prince George’s County Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department carry printed community resource information materials; requiring that such materials include resources related to housing, food assistance, legal services, mental health services, and other relevant social services; requiring that such materials be maintained in updated form and in multiple languages consistent with County law; designating a responsible agency for preparation and ongoing distribution of such materials; and generally relating to Fire/EMS Department.
- 61 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (Continued)
- 62 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS ACT for the purpose of facilitating procurement opportunities for businesses located in Prince George’s County that are owned by veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
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- 63 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS ACT for the purpose of facilitating procurement opportunities for businesses located in Prince George’s County that are owned by veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
- 64 5. PUBLIC HEARING – RESOLUTION ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING (ADOPTION)
- 65 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONTRACT APPROVALS for the purpose of approving certain multiyear contracts in accordance with the Prince George's County Charter and Subtitle 10 of the Prince George's County Code.
- 66 6. RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION)
- 66 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONTRACT APPROVALS for the purpose of approving certain multiyear contracts in accordance with the Prince George's County Charter and Subtitle 10 of the Prince George's County Code.
- 67 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING QUANTUM SCIENCE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT for the purpose of expressing support for efforts to advance and strengthen the quantum science and technology workforce in Prince George’s County; encouraging collaboration among educational institutions, workforce development organizations, employers, public agencies, and other stakeholders to identify and support opportunities for training, mentorship, curriculum alignment, apprenticeship, and career pathway development in quantum-related fields; urging relevant stakeholders to convene informally to discuss strategies for preparing County residents and students for employment and advancement in the emerging quantum science economy; and generally relating to workforce development and economic opportunity in Prince George’s County.
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- 68 7. BRIEFING – (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM)
- 69 FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS STUDY BRIEFING Chad Williams, M-NCPPC
- 70 RECESS
- 70 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING QUANTUM SCIENCE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT for the purpose of expressing support for efforts to advance and strengthen the quantum science and technology workforce in Prince George’s County; encouraging collaboration among educational institutions, workforce development organizations, employers, public agencies, and other stakeholders to identify and support opportunities for training, mentorship, curriculum alignment, apprenticeship, and career pathway development in quantum-related fields; urging relevant stakeholders to convene informally to discuss strategies for preparing County residents and students for employment and advancement in the emerging quantum science economy; and generally relating to workforce development and economic opportunity in Prince George’s County.
- 71 12:30 P.M. - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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- 72 (SEE SEPARATE AGENDA)
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- 74 RECONVENE
- 75 8. SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION)
- 76 AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 301, 303, 307, AND 307A, CHARTER OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY for the purpose of proposing amendments to Sections 301, 303, 307, and 307A, of the Charter of Prince George's County to repeal additional at-large members for the composition of the Council, to provide for nine Council district members, to repeal the eligibility requirements of at-large members of the Council, to repeal the eligibility of Council members to be at-large members for additional consecutive terms, to provide that the amendments to the Charter contained herein are effective for the term beginning at noon on the first Monday in December 2030 and for each election cycle thereafter, and generally regarding repealing at-large council members for the composition of the Council.
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- 78 SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)
- 79 AN ACT CONCERNING DETENTION CENTERS for the purpose of prohibiting the issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy for any detention center; defining detention center; and generally relating to the issuance of building permits.
- 79 AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 301, 303, 307, AND 307A, CHARTER OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY for the purpose of proposing amendments to Sections 301, 303, 307, and 307A, of the Charter of Prince George's County to repeal additional at-large members for the composition of the Council, to provide for nine Council district members, to repeal the eligibility requirements of at-large members of the Council, to repeal the eligibility of Council members to be at-large members for additional consecutive terms, to provide that the amendments to the Charter contained herein are effective for the term beginning at noon on the first Monday in December 2030 and for each election cycle thereafter, and generally regarding repealing at-large council members for the composition of the Council.
- 80 AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPRENTICESHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM for the purpose of requiring Employ Prince George’s and other relevant County agencies to work to strategically provide a package of incentives to increase the prevalence of apprenticeships across Prince George’s County, and particularly in industries including technology, construction, building trades, and healthcare.
- 81 SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)
- 81 AN ACT CONCERNING DETENTION CENTERS for the purpose of prohibiting the issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy for any detention center; defining detention center; and generally relating to the issuance of building permits.
- 82 AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $67,306,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Community College Facilities, including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.
- 83 AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $140,089,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Public Works and Transportation Facilities, (including roads and bridges, parking lots, and maintenance facilities), including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.
- 84 SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)
- 85 AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR COUNTY BUILDINGS for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $117,848,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of County Buildings including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.
- 85 SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)
- 86 AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR LIBRARY FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $33,656,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Library Facilities including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.
- 87 SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)
- 88 AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $53,503,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Public Safety Facilities (including Fire Department Facilities), including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.
- 89 ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
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- 90 SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)
- 90 SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)
- 91 AN ACT CONCERNING IMPERSONATION OF UTILITY COMPANIES AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES for the purpose of amending the Prince George’s County code to supplement existing law that prohibits a person from falsely representing that a person is, or is acting on behalf of, a utility company or any local, state, or federal government; providing penalties for those violations; and generally relating to consumer protections and unlawful practices.
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- 93 REMINDERS Wed., May 27, 2026 11:00 a.m. - Council Budget Adoption Thurs., May 28, 2026 10:00 a.m. - TIEE Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m. -GOFP Committee Meeting Mon., June 1, 2026 1:30 p.m. - EWD Committee Meeting Tues., June 2, 2026 10:00 a.m. - County Council Meeting
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- 100 Prepared by: ___________________________________ Edgar L. Reese, III, Legislative Reference Aide Submitted by: _________________________________ Donna J. Brown, Clerk of the Council