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Prince George's County Delegation

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Prince George's County Delegation
Prince George's County House Delegation
Named afterPrince George's County, Maryland
Established1696
HeadquartersHouse Office Building, 6 Bladen St.
Location
Chairman
Nicole Williams
1st Vice-Chair
Andrea Harrison
2nd Vice-Chair
Kevin Harris
Websitehttps://princegeorgeshousedelegation.com/

The Prince George's County Delegation refers to the 23 delegates who are elected from districts in Prince George's County, Maryland, to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates.

Historical background

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Prince George's County has a rich history of political representation dating back to its founding in 1696. The delegation has evolved over the years to adapt to the growing and diverse population of the county. The members of the delegation work together to address local issues and advocate for policies that benefit their constituents.

Structure and function

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The Prince George's County Delegation is composed of delegates from various legislative districts within the county. Each district elects delegates based on population, ensuring proportional representation. The delegation operates as a cohesive unit within the Maryland General Assembly, often collaborating with other county delegations on statewide issues.

As of 2024, Delegate Nicole Williams from District 22 serves as chairwoman.

Key responsibilities

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  • Legislation: Members of the delegation introduce and support bills that affect Prince George's County and the state of Maryland.
  • Budget Advocacy: The delegation works to secure funding for county projects and services, including education, transportation, and public safety.
  • Constituent Services: Delegates assist residents with issues related to state government, providing resources and support to address their concerns.
  • Community Engagement: The delegation holds town halls and public forums to gather input from residents and keep them informed about legislative activities.

Legislative impact

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The Prince George's County Delegation has been instrumental in passing significant legislation that impacts not only the county but the entire state. From education reform to healthcare initiatives, the delegation's efforts have contributed to the betterment of Maryland as a whole.

Collaboration with local government

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The delegation works closely with the Prince George's County Council and other local government entities to ensure a unified approach to addressing the needs of the county. This collaboration enhances the effectiveness of both state and local governance.

Authority and responsibilities

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The Delegation is responsible for representing the interests, needs and concerns of the citizens of Prince George's County in the Maryland General Assembly. For comprehensive information regarding hearing and meeting schedules, their website provides all up-to-date calendars.[1]

Current members

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District Counties represented Delegate Party First elected Committee
21 Anne Arundel, Prince George's Mary A. Lehman Democratic 2018
21 Anne Arundel, Prince George's Ben Barnes Democratic 2006 Economic Matters
21 Anne Arundel, Prince George's Joseline Pena-Melnyk Democratic 2006 Health and Government Operations
22 Prince George's
22 Prince George's Anne Healey Democratic 1990 Environmental Matters
22 Prince George's Alonzo T. Washington Democratic
23A Prince George's Geraldine Valentino-Smith Democratic 2012 Appropriations
23B Prince George's Ron Watson Democratic 2018 Judiciary
23B Prince George's Marvin E. Holmes, Jr. Democratic 2002 Environmental Matters
24 Prince George's Andrea Harrison Democratic 2018 Environment and Transportation
24 Prince George's Erek Barron Democratic 2014 Health and Government Operations
24 Prince George's Jazz Lewis Democratic 2014 Judiciary
25 Prince George's Nick Charles Democratic 2018 Health and Government Operations
25 Prince George's Dereck E. Davis Democratic 1994 Economic Matters (Chair)
25 Prince George's Darryl Barnes Democratic 2014 Ways and Means
26 Prince George's Kris Valderrama Democratic 2006 Judiciary
26 Prince George's Jay Walker Democratic 2006 Ways and Means
26 Prince George's Veronica L. Turner Democratic
27A Calvert, Prince George's Elizabeth G. (Susie) Proctor Democratic Appropriations
27B Calvert, Prince George's Michael A. Jackson Democratic 2014 Appropriations
47A Prince George's Diana M. Fennell Democratic 2006 Ways and Means
47A Prince George's Julian Ivey Democratic 2018 Ways & Means
47B Prince George's Wanika B. Fisher Democratic 2018 Judiciary

Notes

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  1. ^ "Home". Prince Georges House Delegation. Retrieved August 8, 2024.

See also

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References

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"General Assembly: Delegations". Maryland Manual Online. Maryland State Archives. 2007. Retrieved August 8, 2007.

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