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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Prince George's County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sprinkler retrofit costs as a barrier for family child care homes
A new bill would strip away special-exception and site-plan hurdles for day care centers and cut their parking requirements, aiming to make childcare easier to open countywide.
Rental License Display and Short-Term Rental Penalties
Council Member Dernoga's bill would require landlords and short-term rental hosts to display their licenses, add advertising rules, and raise penalties on noncompliant short-term rental hosts. The committee held it for now, so changes are still coming.
Tobacco sales ban at non-gas convenience stores
Two related bills would curb tobacco sales at convenience stores: CB-083 would bar tobacco sales through the zoning ordinance with a transition period, while CB-089, a broader ban with higher penalties, was held indefinitely.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Coordination
County agencies are being urged to better coordinate services to support seniors suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related dementias amid rising costs.
One-year moratorium on prisons and corrections facilities in District 4
The county is freezing permits for new prisons and corrections facilities in District 4 for a year while the council figures out how to regulate where these facilities can go. Current zoning bans private prisons but doesn't define them clearly.
Autism Equity Initiative in Prince George's County
A briefing on how widespread dementia is in the county, presented with the Alzheimer's Association and the Department of Family Services. It informs future county services and support for affected families.