Prince George’s County Council confirms Anthony Jones as county attorney

The Prince George’s County Council unanimously confirmed Anthony Jones as Prince George’s County attorney on Feb. 10, voting 11–0 after a public hearing and committee recommendation.

County Executive Ayesha Braveboy introduced Jones and said he had served as interim county attorney since 06/18/2025 and brought extensive federal experience in administrative law, ethics and grant oversight. "Anthony Jones is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience serving at the highest levels of the federal government," Braveboy said during her remarks.

Jones spoke directly to the council about his career and goals for the Office of Law, describing a career that included work at the U.S. Department of Labor and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. "My number 1 goal is to be a strong and zealous advocate for Prince George's County," Jones told the council, and he asked for the council's support: "I respectfully ask for your vote to confirm me as county attorney."

Speakers at the public hearing — including Michael Passanti, a former acting general counsel at the White House office where Jones worked — praised Jones’s judgment and management. Passanti said Jones "exercised sound legal judgment" and had been a "calming presence" in difficult legal circumstances.

The motion to confirm was made on the floor by Council Member Fisher and seconded by Council Member Hunter. The roll call produced a unanimous "aye" and the motion carried 11–0. Jones will lead the county’s Office of Law and said he intends to prioritize timely legal customer service to county agencies and stronger contract structures to limit liability and protect county resources.

Next steps: Jones assumes the confirmed county attorney role with responsibilities for advising county agencies, managing litigation and representing the county in ongoing suits referenced during the hearing.