County Council - 2026-02-10
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Meeting Summary
The Prince George's County Council confirmed Anthony Jones as County Attorney (11-0 vote), who is leading litigation against the Trump administration over the FBI headquarters relocation from Greenbelt. The council received briefings on significant state aid reductions including a $17.5 million cut to the disparity grant through FY2029 and potential federal funding losses of approximately $200 million in grants, primarily affecting health and human services programs.
Key Decisions (5)
Confirmation of Anthony Jones as County Attorney
Anthony Jones confirmed as Prince George's County Attorney. Jones has extensive federal government experience including serving as general counsel at White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. He is leading litigation against Trump administration over FBI headquarters relocation from Greenbelt. Vote was unanimous 11-0.
DMV Moves Regional Transit Investment Resolution (CR-7-12-16)
Resolution endorsing the DMV Moves regional transit investment and action plan approved by Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and WMATA. The 25-year plan addresses capital and operating needs estimated at $460 million per year starting FY2028. Sponsored by council members Olson, Orietta, Genoga, and Ivy.
Dekara Rose Law Amendment (CB-02-2026)
Amendment to missing persons legislation clarifying that Prince George's County does not have a wait time for missing persons reports and codifying immediate acceptance. Educational component moved to health department with focus on black women and girls. Referred to HHSPS committee.
FY2026 Board of Education Transfer Request #1
Approved decrease of $2,032,022 to FY2026 operating budget aligning with final state aid calculations. Includes elimination of $1,997,479 for private pre-K providers (county now pays directly) and $34,543 correction for blueprint coordinator position funding.
Consent Agenda Including Multiple Bills
Adopted consent agenda including CB-03-2026 (illegal vending penalties), CR-06-2026 (street vending pilot program), and General Assembly Committee positions on HB443, HB406, PG-317-26, SB487, SB343, HB336, and HB396.
Development Activity (1)
FBI Headquarters
Described as single largest economic development project in Prince George's County history, would create thousands of jobs and serve as catalyst for cybersecurity industry. County and state suing Trump administration over decision to relocate project away from Greenbelt.
Market Signals (5)
Labor
Federal employment in Prince George's County dropped approximately 1,000 positions between June 2024 and June 2025, with each 1,000 federal job losses reducing county income taxes by approximately $3.2 million.
Labor
County experienced drop of approximately 13,000 employed residents in August 2025, potentially related to federal voluntary resignation programs and NASA announcing closure of 25% of its campus.
Infrastructure
$400 million state investment committed for Blue Line Corridor development, with $8.7 million for Central Avenue infrastructure improvements.
Sentiment
County facing approximately $200 million in federal grant funding at risk due to Trump administration executive orders requiring termination for convenience clauses, primarily affecting health and human services programs.
Housing Demand
State disparity grant capped at $56.9 million through FY2029, representing $17.5 million annual reduction from expected formula levels, impacting county general fund revenues.