Why Local Government Matters
Prince George's County Council decides your buses, parks, housing rules, grocery access, and safety funds. As the District Council, it controls zoning and land use. As the Board of Health, it sets health policy. If you want change on your block in District 6, local is the lever.
Public Transit
County Council sets bus routes that serve District 6 communities like Largo and Forestville. Your daily commute—routes, schedules, and accessibility—is shaped here through coordination with WMATA.
Parks & Recreation
Through the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), County Council determines where parks go, what programs run, and how spaces serve District 6—from Watkins Regional Park to Walker Mill Regional Park.
Housing Rules
As the District Council, County Council controls zoning, development approvals, and housing assistance. The Permanent Rent Stabilization Act (PRSA) passed in 2024 caps rent increases at CPI+3% or 6% max, enforced by DPIE.
Food Access
County Council addresses food deserts in four priority areas: Parkland Terrace/Marlow Heights, Walker Mill/Yorkshire Knolls, Langley Park/Adelphi, and College Park. Initiatives include grocery retention incentives and farmers markets.
Safety Funds
Police budgets, community safety programs, and prevention initiatives are set by County Council. This includes funding for Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department and community hubs.
Spending Priorities: Where Budget Dollars Go
A compensation review commission ran while per-student spending stayed in the bottom tier compared to neighboring counties. PG County isn't broke—it's misaligned. A Lamb administration will prioritize closing that gap.
A compensation review commission operated while per-student spending remained among the lowest in the region. A Lamb administration will focus on aligning budget priorities with classroom needs.
Why Commercial Hubs Matter
Mixed-use development generates far more tax revenue per acre than residential only—revenue that subsidizes buses, parks, and services. Revitalizing underused spaces keeps wealth in District 6.
Mixed-use commercial generates far more tax revenue per acre—revenue that funds schools, transit, and services.
Revitalizing "Dead Zones"
Abandoned mall sites and underutilized entertainment zones are sleeping giants. County Council controls zoning—turning them into mixed-use "lifestyle centers" can increase tax yield, create jobs, and keep dollars in the district.
The Current State
- • Vast asphalt parking lots
- • Vacant big-box shells
- • Not enough intentionally designed community spaces
- • Low tax yield per acre
The Proposal
- • Mixed-Use Zoning (Live/Work)
- • Experiential Retail
- • Green Spaces & Plazas
- • Youth Community Centers
The Result
- • 300% Tax Revenue Increase
- • Jobs for Local Youth
- • Safe Community Gathering Spots
- • Keeping Wealth in District
READY TO GET INVOLVED?
Your vote in District 6 determines who makes the decisions that shape your community. Register to vote, learn the platform, and join Dominique in building a better Prince George's County.