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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.
Fair Election Fund rules for uncontested races
Changes would let publicly financed candidates keep some unspent money for post-election expenses and adjust payouts when races go uncontested.
School facilities and public safety surcharge increases for FY 2027
Building permit surcharges for schools and public safety rise about 3.8% for FY 2027 — to $12,680-$21,769 for schools and $3,429-$10,279 for public safety — keeping pace with inflation.
CR-036-2026 — Multiyear Contract Approvals
A resolution approving multiyear county contracts was discussed and sent to the full council without a recommendation. These contracts cover county purchasing across agencies.
Hyattsville tax differential
A Hyattsville resident said the city's differential tax rate has risen every year since FY22 while the unincorporated rate stayed flat, and asked the council to adopt the constant yield tax rate.