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Committee advances study directing health department to map fast-food, liquor and tobacco saturation
Summary
The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee on June 5 voted 5-0 to move Draft 2 of CR 54 20 25, a council resolution directing the Prince George's County Department of Health to study the public‑health impacts of the distribution of fast‑food restaurants, liquor stores and tobacco retailers across county neighborhoods.
The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee on June 5 voted 5-0 to move Draft 2 of CR 54 20 25, a council resolution directing the Prince George's County Department of Health to study the public‑health impacts of the distribution of fast‑food restaurants, liquor stores and tobacco retailers across county neighborhoods. Vice Chair Oriada moved the draft; Council member Fisher seconded the motion, and the motion carried 5-0.
The measure, introduced April 29, 2025, asks the health department to produce a Health Atlas that links public‑health metrics with land‑use patterns so county decision‑makers can identify oversaturated areas and consider impacts during planning and zoning reviews. Council member Harrison, a sponsor and primary proponent, said the atlas would be used in permitting and…
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