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Council confirms two Planning Board nominees after public comment on process and transparency
Summary
The council confirmed Brittany Jenkins to the Planning Board unanimously (11–0) and confirmed Lori Matthews after two abstentions (7–0–2), following public testimony urging fuller disclosure of appointment materials and debate over procedural timelines under state land‑use law.
The Prince George’s County Council held public hearings and confirmations for two nominees to the county’s seat on the Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Planning Board on March 17.
Deputy Chief of Staff Devin Martin introduced Brittany Jenkins, a Brentwood resident and senior consultant at Deloitte, describing her data analytics and stakeholder engagement background. Jenkins told the council she would approach planning decisions with a focus on data, community impact and stewardship of parks.
Members of the public, most prominently Greg Smith of Sustainable Hyattsville,…
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