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Prince George's County Council unanimously appoints Danielle Hunter to fill District 6 vacancy
Summary
After hearing public testimony and candidate presentations, the Prince George's County Council voted 9-0 to appoint Danielle Hunter to fill the District 6 council vacancy; the council cited the county charter and code that allow a majority appointment when a vacancy occurs in the final year of a term.
Prince George's County Council members voted unanimously Friday to appoint Danielle Hunter to fill the District 6 seat vacated on Jan. 5, 2026.
The appointment followed an informational briefing on the vacancy rules and a lengthy slate of public speakers and applicants. County Administrator David Murray reviewed the eligibility process, citing County Code Section 2-1-104(j), which requires a majority of remaining council members to appoint a qualified resident within 30 calendar days when a vacancy occurs during the final year of the term. The county attorney later reviewed County Charter section 3-09 and related…
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