Prince George's County Council confirms Stephanie Bridgeforth to lead Office of Human Resources Management

Stephanie Bridgeforth was confirmed April 7 by the Prince George's County Council to lead the county's Office of Human Resources Management.

Bridgeforth told the council she brings more than 20 years of experience and described a "people-first" approach to county human-resources work. She highlighted the "Time to Fill" initiative and reported improvements in hiring timelines, saying the office now averages "30 to 35 days," compared with a previously reported figure of 89 days, and noted a recent county-executive mandate to reduce the time to hire for public-safety positions to 60 days.

The government operations committee reported favorably on Bridgeforth's nomination after hearing that she holds a Juris Doctor from Howard University and has substantial private-sector leadership experience; the committee vote was 3-0. County executive Ayesha Brave Boy introduced the nominee and asked the council for confirmation.

Two public speakers—Calvin Hawkins and Deborah Harrington, founder and CEO of Energy Audits and Green Solutions—urged the council to confirm Bridgeforth, citing her experience working with staff and her commitment to transparency and employee support.

Vice Chair Olsen moved to confirm Bridgeforth; Councilmember Harrison seconded. The council held a roll-call vote; the motion carried 10-0. Chair Arrieta congratulated Bridgeforth and said the council looked forward to her continued service.

The confirmation follows Bridgeforth's months-long service in an acting capacity and the county's stated push to shorten hiring times. The council recorded the committee recommendation, public testimony in support, and the formal roll-call confirmation on the record.