County Council - 2026-03-24
Meeting Intelligence Preview
Meeting Summary
The Prince George's County Council confirmed four executive appointments including Angela Fair as OMB Director, David Burd as Director of Office of Central Services, Chanel Dickerson as Director of Office of Community Relations, and Jose Villegas as Director of Office of Human Rights—all passing unanimously. The council also received a briefing on the $50 million Economic Development Incentive (EDI) Fund, which has leveraged over $1.3 billion in outside investment and supported creation of 8,600+ jobs since 2011. Multiple resolutions were adopted including CR-12-2026 supporting enhanced African American studies curriculum in county schools.
Key Decisions (10)
Confirmation of Angela Fair as OMB Director
Angela Fair confirmed as Director of Office of Management and Budget. She has 24 years of service to Prince George's County, previously serving as controller for police department and deputy director for Fire/EMS department managing large operating and capital budgets.
Confirmation of David Burd as Director of Office of Central Services
David J. Burd confirmed as Director of Office of Central Services. OCS manages 135+ county-owned buildings, fleet of 4,200 vehicles valued at $140 million, and capital improvement program managing $250+ million in construction projects. Burd previously served as deputy CAO for government operations and economic development.
Confirmation of Chanel Dickerson as Director of Office of Community Relations
Chanel Dickerson confirmed as Director of Office of Community Relations. She is a 34-year veteran of Metropolitan Police Department, retiring as first female three-star assistant chief. Has been serving as acting director for nine months, responding to 27,000+ overdue service requests and creating Strike Force 311.
Confirmation of Jose Villegas as Director of Office of Human Rights
Jose Villegas confirmed as Director of Office of Human Rights after 21+ years of service with the agency. He previously served as deputy director and investigation division chief, overseeing $2.7 million budget. Agency handles civil rights enforcement, human trafficking task force, and language access compliance.
CR-12-2026 Enhanced African American Studies Curriculum
Resolution affirming support for mandatory comprehensive African American history instruction in all Prince George's County public schools. Amended to include Latino history by 2028, Asian and Pacific Islander history by 2029, and Native American and indigenous history.
CR-13-2026 Literacy Commission Extension
Resolution extending deadlines for Prince George's County Literacy Commission. Preliminary recommendations extended from 03/27/2026 to 09/30/2026, final recommendations from 06/02/2026 to 12/15/2026, and commission term from 06/03/2026 to 12/31/2026.
CR-20-2026 WSSC Refunding Plan
Resolution approving Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission refunding plan for issuance of refunding bonds.
CR-21-2026 ADU Task Force Extension
Resolution extending the term of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Task Force.
CR-23-2026 Domestic Violence Work Group Expansion
Resolution amending CR-1-25 to revise composition of domestic violence work group by removing specifically named nonprofits and authorizing council to appoint representatives from nonprofit organizations.
CB-22-2026 Supplementary Appropriations
Supplementary appropriation bill transferring appropriations within general fund for unanticipated costs in FY2026. Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission special grant funding modified to $12,000,060.
Development Activity (3)
Marriott Courtyard Hotel
$25 million hotel project. FSC assembled five different financing programs including EDI fund, two state programs, SBA loan, and bank financing.
Ivy City Smokehouse
Fine dining establishment funded through opportunity zone investment plus EDI fund. Described as minority-owned white tablecloth establishment.
Elion Project - Flex Office Space
Flex office space expansion creating 3,500 jobs. Builders trade union moved headquarters to location with jobs paying $75,000-$150,000.
Market Signals (6)
Commercial Demand
EDI Fund has leveraged $1.3 billion in outside investment from initial $50 million appropriation since 2011, indicating strong demand for commercial development incentives.
Housing Demand
Council extended ADU Task Force term, suggesting ongoing policy development around accessory dwelling units to address housing needs.
Infrastructure
Office of Central Services manages $250+ million in capital improvement projects for county facilities including libraries, firehouses, and homeless shelters.
Sentiment
Multiple public speakers urged council to expedite data center project approvals, warning that delays to June discourage investors and increase costs.
Commercial Demand
Council chair introducing fine dining incentive legislation (CB-27-2026) to attract sit-down restaurants, indicating gap in restaurant development inside the Beltway.
Other
Federal government cutbacks under Trump administration affecting businesses that received EDI funding and made job creation commitments, requiring loan modifications.