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Prince George's County Council adopts FY26 budgets, restores litter program and public TV funding
Summary
On May 29 the Prince George's County Council voted to adopt the county27s fiscal year 2026 budget and several related agency budgets, approving multiple resolutions and amendments that restored specific programs and made targeted restorations after negotiations with the administration.
Prince George's County Council on Thursday, May 29, adopted the county27s fiscal year 2026 appropriation ordinance and a set of related agency budgets, approving multiple resolutions and amendments after council members negotiated targeted restorations and technical fixes.
The council approved the county27s appropriation ordinance (CB56 2025) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, along with resolutions to adopt operating and capital budgets for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, the Washington Suburban Transit Commission, the Redevelopment Authority of Prince George27s County, and the Prince George27s County portion of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. The body also approved an amendment striking incorrect project language related to a Bowie development in the Redevelopment Authority materials and agreed on a pause for administrative action on the Bowie project until a new county executive takes office.
Why it matters: Council leaders said the budget preserves core services without raising property taxes, restores programs that had faced cuts during negotiations, and directs county money toward public health, litter removal, community television, and targeted public-safety and reentry services. Chair Burrows framed the package as “a reflection of our values and priorities” and detailed specific restorations the council won during its deliberations.
Most important votes and outcomes
- CB56 2025 (County appropriation ordinance, FY26): Motion to enact moved by Vice Chair Rivera, seconded by Councilmember Blagay; motion carried 9 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention. This ordinance adopts the county27s current expense budget, capital improvement program, and related appropriations for FY26 (07/01/20252006/30/2026).
- CR61 2025 (WSSC FY26 operating/capital and recommended rates): Moved by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Hawkins; adopted (motion carries 8 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention).
- CR62 2025 (WSSC FY26-FY31 capital improvement program and FY26 capital budget): Moved by Councilmember Olson, seconded by…
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