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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.
FY 2027 Budget Allocations Briefing
Budget officials briefed the Council on state aid coming to the county, including K-12 education funding drivers like enrollment, poverty, and special education, plus state budget bills that could affect county finances.
FY2026 General Obligation and Stormwater Bond Authorization
CB-130-2026 would let the county borrow up to $788.6 million for capital projects and $161.5 million for stormwater projects, plus up to $950 million in bond anticipation notes — backed by the county's full faith, credit and taxing power.
General Obligation Bond Issuance (CB-130-2026)
The county is borrowing up to $751 million plus $152 million in stormwater bonds to pay for capital projects in the FY 2026 budget. The county's full faith, credit, and taxing power back the debt.
FY 2027 County Operating Budget
The Council got its roadmap for how the county's FY 2027 operating and capital budgets will be reviewed and adopted — the process that decides funding for schools, safety, parks and infrastructure. Residents can follow scheduled budget meeting dates and weigh in before final decisions.