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County leaders warn federal grant cuts and a $170 million gap could squeeze services in College Park area
Summary
Prince George's County council members told a College Park town hall that uncertainty over federal grants and a roughly $170 million budget shortfall will force difficult choices this year, with possible cuts to nongovernmental grants and pressure on services residents use.
Prince George's County Councilmembers told a College Park town hall on Wednesday that the county is facing an unusually difficult budget year because of uncertainty about federal grant funding and slowing revenues.
"Our budget assumes $267,000,000 in federal grant money," County Councilmember Eric Olsen said. "We don't know where we are... That layered on top of the already existing sort of budget issues... are gonna make for a very challenging time."
Olsen and County Councilmember Tom Danoga told the audience that the county faced roughly a $170 million gap earlier this year and that education and public safety account for about 80% of the county budget, leaving limited room to protect other programs. "So that only leaves 20% left for all the other things," Olsen said.
Why it matters: County-managed programs and grants support services used by College Park residents — from recreation centers and stormwater projects to…
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