Prince George's County Question BCharter Amendment – Eliminate At-large Council Members
What your vote means
A YES vote cuts the County Council from 11 members to 9 by ending the two at-large seats (the seats elected by the whole county), starting December 2030.
A NO vote keeps the Council at 11 members, including the two at-large seats.
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In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- The ballot text says the change takes effect December 2030 and cuts the Council from 11 to 9 members. source: elections.maryland.gov
- Voters approved adding the two at-large seats in 2016. source: thebanner.com
- In fiscal year 2027, each at-large council office has an operating budget of $380,000; each district office has $582,250. source: thebanner.com
Cost: No total savings figure found. FY2027 operating budget is $380,000 for each at-large council office (source: The Baltimore Banner).
Why people want it, and why others object
Why this is on the ballot
- Council Chair Krystal Oriadha and Councilmember Tom Dernoga sponsored the resolution (CR-057-2026) to place the question on the ballot. The Banner says most of the Council supported it. source: thebanner.com
Why supporters want it
- Oriadha says countywide campaigns are expensive and can attract large donors seeking influence. source: thebanner.com
- Dernoga says the seats are a way around term limits and that the 2016 question was misleadingly worded. source: thebanner.com
Why opponents object
- Councilmember Jolene Ivey opposes it, saying the seats add a useful perspective and give residents another member to contact. source: thebanner.com
- Councilmember Sydney Harrison calls the effort "politically motivated." source: thebanner.com
Who backs each side
No public record found of a campaign committee or campaign money for either side.
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What you will see on your ballot
Official ballot wording, word for word (tap to open)
Word for word from the State Board of Elections' official Prince George's ballot: elections.maryland.gov .
Charter Amendment Eliminate At-large Council Members
Effective December 2030, and for each subsequent election cycle, this measure will reduce the County Council membership from 11 members to 9 members by eliminating the two at-large council seats which do not represent a specific council district. This measure will provide for more efficient and cost-effective elections and will restore the voting strength of communities and neighborhoods in each district. A vote for the measure will reduce the County Council membership from 11 members to 9 members and eliminate spending of taxpayer dollars for general and special elections for at-large members and for the compensation of the offices for at-large members. A vote against the measure will keep the County Council membership at 11 members and will not eliminate spending of taxpayer dollars for general and special elections for at-large members and for the compensation of the offices for at-large members.
- For the Charter Amendment
- Against the Charter Amendment
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