Evidence Matrix
Search by topic to find the facts and talking points for any event. Every stance is grounded in research.
Utility Monopolies
Target: Seniors & Fixed-Income Homeowners
The Hard Fact
Utility rates in PG County have risen 22% faster than the national average since 2021, despite stagnant grid reliability.
Winning Talking Point
"Our utilities shouldn't be a game of Monopoly where you lose your home. I'll advocate for rate caps and public oversight of the profit-sharing models."
Learn more →The Housing Industrial Complex
Target: Young Families & First-time Buyers
The Hard Fact
Over 65% of recent D6 housing projects are townhome-only, saturating the market while offering zero 'entry-level' single-family options or affordable 3-bedroom rentals.
Winning Talking Point
"We need 'Diverse Density'—multi-generational housing and starter homes that build equity, not just townhome saturation."
Learn more →Black Women & Fibroids
Target: Women 25-55
The Hard Fact
Black women are 3x more likely to develop fibroids and face significantly higher rates of hysterectomy compared to other demographics due to research underfunding.
Winning Talking Point
"Reproductive health is an economic issue. I will secure county funding for localized research and specialized clinics to treat our community with dignity."
Learn more →Food Deserts / Access
Target: Apartment Dwellers / Low Mobility
The Hard Fact
35% of D6 residents are more than 3 miles from a grocery store with fresh produce, relying on 'corner store' nutrition.
Winning Talking Point
"Food is a human right. I'm proposing tax incentives for mobile markets and localized community gardens in our apartment-dense zones."
Learn more →Data Center Impact
Target: Environmentalists & Homeowners
The Hard Fact
Data centers consume massive energy and water while providing fewer than 50 permanent local jobs per billion-dollar investment.
Winning Talking Point
"Accountable growth means ensuring data centers pay a 'Community Infrastructure Fee' to lower your utility bills."
Learn more →Per Student Spending vs. Council Salaries
Target: Parents & Educators
The Hard Fact
A compensation review commission cost approximately $200k, while per-student spending in PG County remains about $1,200 below neighboring Montgomery County.
Winning Talking Point
"A Lamb administration will prioritize closing the per-student spending gap. We'll review how county resources are allocated and ensure classrooms and students come first."
Third Spaces
Target: Youth & Seniors
The Hard Fact
D6 has 40% fewer public libraries and non-commercial gathering spaces compared to the county average.
Winning Talking Point
"We need places to exist that don't require a credit card. I'll transform vacant retail into 'Community Hubs' for youth and seniors."
Learn more →Interest Rate Buydowns
Target: Teachers & First Responders
The Hard Fact
New homeowners in D6 are paying 2x more in interest than those who bought in 2020, locking them out of generational wealth.
Winning Talking Point
"The county should act as a bridge. I'm proposing a County-backed interest-rate buydown program for teachers and essential workers buying in D6."
Learn more →Six Flags Redevelopment
Target: Workers & Local Business Owners
The Hard Fact
Six Flags generates $3M in annual tax revenue. National Harbor generates $73M on a comparable footprint. The 500-acre site closing in 2025 could become a year-round economic driver worth $70M+ in tax revenue.
Winning Talking Point
"From Seasonal Jobs to Permanent Careers. Six Flags redevelopment isn't a loss—it's economic evolution. We'll fight for community benefits, local hire, and a mixed-use destination that creates thousands of year-round jobs."
Learn more →PRSA / Rent Stabilization
Target: Renters & Cost-Burdened Families
The Hard Fact
The Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act caps annual rent increases at 6% (or CPI+3%, whichever is lower). Seniors get 4.5%. Rent banking and fee limits take effect Feb 1, 2026.
Winning Talking Point
"Stability You Can Count On: Protecting Rents. One-third of District 6 are renters. PRSA gives families predictability. I'll ensure landlords comply and tenants know their rights."
Learn more →Utility Crisis & MGM Rebates
Target: Seniors & Fixed-Income Residents
The Hard Fact
Some residents report monthly electric bills as high as $830 or $1,200. Resolution CR-11-2026 calls for a probe into utility billing. The MGM National Harbor Local Impact Fund provides $500 rebates for seniors 65+.
Winning Talking Point
"Championing accountability for high power bills. Seniors on fixed incomes shouldn't choose between heat and food. I'll champion the utility probe and ensure gambling revenue supports our most vulnerable."
Learn more →Appraisal Bias
Target: Homeowners & Wealth-Builders
The Hard Fact
Homes in majority-Black neighborhoods have been undervalued by as much as $500,000 compared to similar properties elsewhere. CB-075-2023 bans race-based appraisal bias; violators face up to $10,000 in fines.
Winning Talking Point
"Systemic undervaluation hurts our community. I'll enforce the Appraisal Bias Ban and champion Just Communities—$400M in state investments for 419 census tracts, including many in D6."
Learn more →Food as Medicine Act
Target: Residents with Diabetes, Hypertension
The Hard Fact
CB-67-2025 (Nov 2025) establishes produce prescriptions and medically tailored meals for residents with diet-related chronic illness. It partners the Health Department with local farms, insurers, and food producers.
Winning Talking Point
"Expanding access to healthy food and nutrition as healthcare. Food swamps drive our 36% obesity rate. The Food as Medicine Act turns nutrition into healthcare—and I'll fight for urban farming tax credits to expand access."
Learn more →Landover Mall Data Center
Target: Environmentalists & Capitol Heights/Forestville
The Hard Fact
The 87-acre former Landover Mall site has a proposed $5B data center campus. A petition with 22,500 signatures favors mixed-use instead—retail, healthy food, recreation, like the medical-anchored Clinton campus.
Winning Talking Point
"Data centers bring short-term construction jobs but few long-term careers. I'll ensure community voice drives Landover Mall—mixed-use that serves residents, not just energy-intensive warehouses."
Learn more →Choose to Change (C2C)
Target: Parents & Youth Advocates
The Hard Fact
Behavioral science-informed youth programs like C2C have reduced violent arrests by 50% over three years. Service-hubs offer early psychosocial support instead of police stations for minor offenses.
Winning Talking Point
"Service-Hubs Over Stations: Investing in Youth. Prevention works. I'll expand evidence-based programs so young people get support before they're in crisis—not after."
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