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Dominique Lamb for PG County Council District 6

District 6 Snapshot

The socio-economic picture that shapes our priorities.

4,227

People per sq mi

Higher density than county average—intensified demand for transit, services, and housing.

48%

Rent-Burdened

Nearly half of residents spend >30% of income on housing—one rent hike from displacement.

31%

Renters

One-third of households rely on rent stabilization and tenant protections.

$81,438

Median Household Income

80% of county average—the "haves vs. have-nots" reality across the district.

The Policy Evidence Room

Scroll through each priority to see the challenges District 6 faces, Dominique's evidence-based solutions, and the data that supports them.

Housing Justice & Wealth Preservation

Housing Justice & Wealth Preservation

$500KDevalued by appraisal bias (Wealth Theft)
Feb 1, 2026PRSA full implementation deadline
6%PRSA rent cap; 4.5% for seniors

Breaking the Housing Industrial Complex. Appraisal bias devalues District 6 homes by up to $500,000 compared to identical homes in white neighborhoods—that's Wealth Theft. The PRSA rent cap and Rent Banking protect renters. Enforce by Feb 1, 2026.

Source: D6 Housing Report, Urban Institute, PRSA 2024

Housing Justice & Wealth Preservation

What's Broken

  • Developer subsidies prioritize unit counts over preservation and enforcement
  • Rent increases and weak enforcement of rent stabilization
  • Short-term rentals and tax sale practices displace residents

What I'll Fight For

  • Audit incentive programs; prioritize preservation and enforcement over unit-count subsidies
  • Proactive enforcement of rent stabilization
  • Tax sale reform with early intervention and redemption assistance

How We Get There

  • Audit developer incentive programs and prioritize preservation
  • Strengthen short-term rental compliance and geographic reporting
  • Early intervention and redemption assistance fund for tax sale

The Data

Townhouse Supply vs. Single-Family Home Value

New townhouse units added each year (left axis) compared to the single-family home value index (right axis). Supply is rising sharply while existing home values stay flat—townhouses mainly serve new buyers, not legacy homeowners.

Shift from Single Family to Townhomes (2016–2026)

Share of housing stock by type over time. Single-family (red) is declining as townhomes and multi-unit (blue) increase—this shift reflects new construction patterns that often leave existing homeowners behind.

Household Income Distribution

Share of District 6 households by income bracket. Nearly half earn under $75k and face the highest rent burden—policy must prioritize affordability for these families.

Health, Wellness & Food Sovereignty

Health, Wellness & Food Sovereignty

15:1Fast food outnumbers grocers (Food Swamp)
1 mileGoal: fresh produce within reach
CB-67-2025Food as Medicine Health Program Act

District 6 is a Food Swamp—fast food 15-to-1 over grocers. That fuels chronic disease and lowers life expectancy. Food Sovereignty means every resident within one mile of fresh produce. CB-67-2025 lets doctors prescribe produce redeemable at local markets.

Source: USDA Food Access Atlas, PG County 2025 study

Health, Wellness & Food Sovereignty

What's Broken

  • Food deserts leave whole neighborhoods without fresh, affordable groceries
  • Studies on food access not yet turned into action
  • Grocers leave underserved areas; farmers markets absent

What I'll Fight For

  • Move food desert study to implementation
  • Incentives to retain grocers in underserved areas
  • Farmers markets and community partnerships for food access

How We Get There

  • Implement recommendations from the 2025 food desert study
  • Create incentives to retain grocers in underserved areas
  • Support farmers markets and community partnerships for food access

The Data

Fast Food LocationsHigh Density
Premium Grocery (Organic/Whole)Scarcity
Sit-Down "Third Place" RestaurantsModerate

Residents spend an estimated $120M annually on dining/groceries outside the district.

Lower-income tracts face longer distances to premium grocery—a food access gap we must close.

Economic Opportunity & Utility Justice

Economic Opportunity & Utility Justice

$800–$1,200Monthly electric bills crushing households
$3M → $70M+Six Flags redevelopment tax potential
CR-11-2026Utility pricing investigation

Haves vs. have-nots. A Utility Crisis with $800–$1,200 monthly electric bills is draining households. Six Flags closing Nov 2025—we must pivot to Economic Evolution: $70M+ tax potential, Pipeline to Professions, and CR-86-2025 so local residents own equity.

Source: County economic reports, Six Flags redevelopment planning, utility data

Economic Opportunity & Utility Justice

What's Broken

  • County unemployment increased from 3.3% (April 2025) to 4.2% (June 2025)
  • Long-term unemployed residents lack pathways back to work
  • Development approvals not tied to local hiring or workforce pipelines

What I'll Fight For

  • Local hiring and paid pathways tied to development approvals
  • Back to Work PG program: wage subsidies, procurement preferences, training for residents unemployed 6+ months
  • PG Career & Collaboration Series for hiring halls, childcare, and transportation support

How We Get There

  • Create Back to Work PG with living-wage and retention guardrails
  • Require County contractors and incentivized developments to interview and report hiring of long-term unemployed residents
  • Launch quarterly PG Career & Collaboration Series with childcare and transportation support

The Data

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.

Mixed-use commercial generates far more tax revenue per acre—revenue that funds schools, transit, and services.

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The Current State

  • Vast asphalt parking lots
  • Vacant big-box shells
  • Not enough intentionally designed community spaces
  • Low tax yield per acre
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The Proposal

  • Mixed-Use Zoning (Live/Work)
  • Experiential Retail
  • Green Spaces & Plazas
  • Youth Community Centers
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The Result

  • 300% Tax Revenue Increase
  • Jobs for Local Youth
  • Safe Community Gathering Spots
  • Keeping Wealth in District
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THE FULL PLATFORM

Explore more priorities in Dominique's comprehensive platform.

Common questions

Dominique's 3 priorities for District 6 are: (1) Keeping You In Your Home—housing stability for every family, (2) Food On Every Table—no family should go without fresh groceries, and (3) Getting You Back To Work—good jobs and real pathways. These priorities are interconnected: housing stability helps kids stay in school, food access improves health, and economic stability supports families.

Keeping You In Your Home means housing stability for every District 6 family. This includes expanding tax lien redemption, interest rate buy-down initiatives, and accountable development that does not add housing or utility costs. We prioritize preservation over displacement, proactive rent enforcement, and preventing families from being pushed out of their neighborhoods.

Pathway to Purchase provides up to $50,000 in downpayment assistance with guardrails to ensure program effectiveness. This helps families build generational wealth through homeownership, creating pathways to long-term financial stability as part of the Keeping You In Your Home priority.

As part of Food On Every Table: incentives to retain grocers in underserved areas, farmers markets in food deserts, and community partnerships. Every neighborhood deserves access to fresh, affordable groceries. No family should go without.

Getting You Back To Work: Back to Work PG tackles long-term unemployment with wage subsidies, procurement preferences, and training reimbursements—all with living-wage and retention guardrails. It includes quarterly PG Career & Collaboration Series (hiring halls, business matchmaking, childcare, transportation) and requires County contractors to interview and report hiring of long-term unemployed residents.

As part of Getting You Back To Work: local hiring preferences for County contractors, job training programs, small business support, and youth employment pathways. Dominique believes in good jobs and real pathways for District 6.

Accountable development ensures growth serves communities—not just profits. No added housing or utility costs. Community benefits like jobs, services, and green space. This includes requiring data centers to have buffers and community benefits, and ensuring redevelopment plans like Six Flags deliver for residents.

The Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act (PRSA) 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. Annual rent increases are capped so families can plan. Seniors get extra protection. One-third of District 6 are renters—PRSA gives predictability.

Six Flags closes after the 2025 season. The 500-acre site represents economic evolution—from $3M in seasonal tax revenue to $70M+ potential like National Harbor. Dominique will fight for community-driven redevelopment: year-round jobs, local hire, mixed-use with retail and services. From seasonal jobs to permanent careers.

Some residents see bills of $830–$1,200/month. Dominique champions Resolution CR-11-2026—a full probe by the Maryland Office of People's Counsel into utility pricing and billing. The MGM National Harbor Local Impact Fund provides $500 rebates for seniors 65+. Championing accountability for high power bills.

A food swamp is when unhealthy food (fast food, corner stores) heavily outweighs access to fresh groceries. In D6, fast food outnumbers grocers 15-to-1. 44% of county residents live in food deserts; 55% of outlets in priority areas are unhealthy. This drives our 36% obesity rate. We're expanding access to healthy food and nutrition as healthcare.

Everything connects when we plan together: Housing stability helps kids stay in school and creates safer blocks. Food access improves health and housing stability. Economic stability through employment supports families and all priorities. Accountable development ensures community benefits and prevents displacement. Local government—County Council—is where these decisions get made.

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Source Verification Directory

Methodology and citations for the District 6 Policy Platform.

100% VERIFIED DATA
EconomyREF: EC-1

Utility Rate Hikes

Claim: 22% faster than national average.

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Primary Source

Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) - Case No. 9691 / 9700

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Data Point Detail

Filings by Pepco and Washington Gas requesting multi-year rate plans (MYRP). National averages sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Electricity.

HousingREF: HO-2

Townhouse Saturation

Claim: 65% of recent D6 projects are townhome-only.

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Primary Source

M-NCPPC - Prince George's County 'Housing Opportunity for All' Strategy Progress Report (2024)

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Data Point Detail

Analysis of building permits issued in District 6 between 2020-2024. Data shows a significant deficit in the 'Missing Middle' multi-family rental units vs. fee-simple townhomes.

HealthREF: HE-3

Black Women & Fibroids

Claim: 3x more likely to develop / Higher hysterectomy rates.

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Primary Source

National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Office of Research on Women's Health / Fibroid Foundation Study

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Data Point Detail

Epidemiological data showing racial disparities in uterine fibroid prevalence and surgical outcomes for African American women in the Mid-Atlantic region.

HealthREF: HE-4

Food Deserts in D6

Claim: 35% of residents >3 miles from fresh produce.

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Primary Source

USDA Food Access Research Atlas / Prince George's County Food Equity Council (FEC) 2023 Report

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Data Point Detail

Census tract mapping for District 6 shows specific low-income/low-access (LILA) zones, particularly in apartment-dense corridors along Central Ave.

EconomyREF: EC-5

Data Center Jobs

Claim: <50 permanent jobs per billion-dollar investment.

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Primary Source

Maryland Department of Commerce / Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Tech Impact Study

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Data Point Detail

Analysis of job creation in 'Tier 1' data centers. High initial construction jobs vs. low long-term operational staffing ratios based on server-to-employee automation.

BudgetREF: BU-6

Salaries vs. Student Spending

Claim: Compensation review commission (~$200k) coincided with a ~$1,200 per-student spending gap vs. Montgomery County.

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Primary Source

Prince George's County Council Compensation Review Board Report (FY24) & MSDE Report Card

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Data Point Detail

Council meeting minutes regarding the 2023 Compensation Commission. Per-student spending gaps calculated against Montgomery County and Howard County averages via MD State Dept of Education.

BudgetREF: BU-7

Council Salary Gap

Claim: Compensation commission reviewed salaries to align with inflation.

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Primary Source

Prince George's County Legislative Branch Budget FY2024-2025

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Data Point Detail

Line item for the Compensation Review Commission and subsequent legislative action to adjust salaries.

HousingREF: HO-8

Rent Burden

Claim: 48% of residents spend >35% on rent.

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Primary Source

U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (Table B25070)

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Data Point Detail

Specific filtering for District 6 zip codes showing 'Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income'.

Methodology Note

Data is sourced from the most recent available fiscal year (FY24-FY25) reports from Prince George's County, the State of Maryland, and Federal agencies (USDA, NIH, US Census). Where 2026 projections are used, they are calculated based on 5-year CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) trends observed in local utility and housing markets.

Verified by Lamb Policy Team|Last Updated: Feb 27, 2026

Dominique Lamb is running for Prince George's County Council District 6. This page outlines her platform priorities: prevention and public safety, health and dignity, food access, housing stability, homeownership, accountable growth, and economic stability.