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County council hopeful announces run; Fairmount Heights citizens association vice president resigns
Summary
During public comment, Alvin Sloane announced a run for county council and offered development resources; Joyce White read a resignation letter stepping down as vice president of the Fairmount Heights Citizens Association, citing external threats. Other residents praised public works and highlighted neighborhood concerns.
Several residents used the public-comment period at the Oct. 16 meeting to raise civic issues and make announcements. Alvin Sloane introduced himself as a candidate for Prince George’s County Council District 5, outlined his background in real estate and finance and asked for the town’s support for economic-development, job creation and housing initiatives.
"I'm here first and foremost to serve the people of county council district 5… I'll be running and hope to get your support," Sloane said, offering to be a resource to the town and describing relationships he said he could bring to local development efforts.
Joyce White, who identified herself as vice president of the Fairmount Heights Citizens Association, read a short statement announcing her immediate resignation from that post. She said the decision was prompted by threats and factors beyond her control and closed the statement with, "With warm regards, Joyce White."
Resident Jacqueline Morgan commended Public Works for bulk-trash pickup and told the council that Councilwoman Downing did not speak for all residents of K Street, urging broader resident consultation. Council members and staff also used the citizen period to thank volunteers and partners for the recent bicycle safety rodeo and to promote upcoming community events such as the Harvest Party and a domestic-violence panel hosted by a neighboring municipality.
