Community of Black Greeks hosts non-affiliated discussion for Prince George's County Executive candidates
The race for the Prince George's County Executive seat is heating up, with eight Democratic candidates and one Republican candidate vying for the position. The candidates recently participated in a forum organised by the Divine 9 Coalition for Civic Engagement, where they discussed various pressing issues, including the future of the Washington Commanders' stadium, improving services for county veterans, and supporting first responders.
One of the key issues in the election is county revenue management and budget oversight. Candidates have proposed various strategies to ensure responsible fiscal management of the county budget, aiming to balance services and economic growth. However, detailed candidate positions on these specific topics are not yet fully published or aggregated.
Regarding the Washington Commanders stadium, a significant local issue, candidates are divided between supporting stadium development for its economic impact and addressing community concerns about cost and disruption. Supporting veterans and first responders often involves proposals for enhanced services, funding, and benefits.
In the recent forum, candidates were questioned on their stances regarding these topics. Notably absent were Republican candidates Jesse Peed and Jonathan White, making up 6% of the county's registered voters according to data from the 2024 Presidential General Election.
Prince George's County Councilmember Calvin Hawkins proposed expanding the commercial tax base and the possibility of zoning for data centers in rural areas. Attorney Tonya Sweat discussed the impact of the Taxpayer Relief in Maryland (TRIM) law on county tax rates.
The forum grew heated when candidates were asked about raising revenue and managing the county's budget. Democratic candidate Ron Hunt accused other candidates of lying to the voters.
The 2026 Maryland county executive elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026, but no direct candidate information for Prince George's County Executive from the provided sources was found. As we approach the election date, it is expected that more detailed candidate information and platforms will become available.
For those interested in learning more about the candidates' debate, information can be found on 7News' website. The Prince George's County Executive seat candidates made their final appeals in a forum on Monday.
- The discussions during the forum revealed that the candidates have varying views on the Washington Commanders stadium issue, with some leaning towards supporting its development for economic impact and others addressing the concerns about the cost and disruption it might cause.
- Despite the upcoming 2026 Maryland county executive elections, no direct candidate information for Prince George's County Executive has been found in the provided sources, indicating that more detailed information and platforms may become available as the election date approaches.
