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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.
Open Meetings Act notice challenge
Ivey said she got notice of this special meeting less than an hour before it started and argued that violates the Open Meetings Act, since the auditor seat had been open a year and wasn't urgent.
FY 2027 Office of Ethics and Accountability budget
Ivey claimed Emerson is a friend of Council Member Burroughs and that the auditor shouldn't audit an organization connected to any council member. Other members demanded evidence and noted recusal rules apply; the accusation went unanswered because Burroughs wasn't present.
Grant-making transparency and accountability
A new task force of outside experts will review how the council awards community grants and recommend ways to build public confidence in the use of taxpayer dollars.
National Harbor development project financial risk
Resident Margery Jones challenged the claimed $63 million-a-year tax benefit from a proposed National Harbor project, saying the real direct net is closer to $7.4 million after debt service, and asked for feasibility, attendance and surveillance-privacy studies.
WSSC Water FY 2028 budget preview
The water utility gave an early look at its preliminary FY 2028 budget, an early signal of possible rate and spending decisions ahead.