County committee backs police, corrections pay deals, raises developer surcharges and declares 12 parcels surplus

Prince George's County Council members sitting as the committee of the whole on June 10, 2025, voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on two collective bargaining agreements and their companion salary‑schedule resolutions, approved increases to the school facility and public safety and behavioral‑health surcharges for fiscal year 2026 as required by state law, and declared 12 county‑owned parcels surplus to facilitate redevelopment.

The committee recommended favorable action on CB 57-20-25, which implements a new collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Prince George's County Lodge 89, and on its companion resolution CR 71-20-25 to amend salary schedule L. Miss Eubanks, a staff member presenting the bill, said the agreement includes a 2.75% cost‑of‑living adjustment for fiscal 2025, a 2.5% cost‑of‑living adjustment for fiscal 2026, and a 3.5% regular merit increase in fiscal years 2025 and 2026 on each employee's anniversary date of hire. The Office of Law told the committee it had reviewed CB 57 and found it "to be legally sufficient." The committee voted 9–0 to move the bill favorably (moved by Councilmember Hawkins; seconded by Councilmember Leggain). The motion passed by roll call (nine aye votes).

The committee also recommended favorable action on CB 59-20-25, the two‑year labor agreement with the Prince George's County Correctional Officer Association, and its companion CR 72-20-25 to amend salary schedule D. Miss Eubanks said the agreement contains the…