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Council Member, District 8· 2022-02-15 - 2026-12

Edward P. Burroughs III

Prince George's County

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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
31
Total speaking time
2:21:35
Avg per meeting
4:34
Segments
2276

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Jul 2026[44]

National Harbor Sphere Project and TIF Financing

Up to $215 million in bonds, repaid from tax revenues generated within the National Harbor district rather than the county's general fund.

high→Apr 2026[42]

Local Impact Grant Funds spending plan (FY2028-FY2030)

The plan governs multiyear spending of Local Impact Grant Funds.

medium↑Feb 2026[41]

County-owned grocery store feasibility

No commitment yet; NYC's comparable five-store program committed $70 million in capital funding.

high→Jan 2026[32]

Data centers policy direction

A moratorium could temporarily shield vulnerable households from rising electric and gas bills.

high→Apr 2026[31]

Senior and disabled property-tax relief package

Estimates run from about $700,000 a year (CB-94) to $2.6 million (CB-117) to up to $13 million in deferrals (CB-95) — and they could stack if all pass.

high↑Jun 2026[29]

Subregion 1 Master Plan Amendment and Rezonings

Future development resulting from the plan amendments will influence local tax revenues and infrastructure investments.

high→Jan 2026[29]

Affordable housing legislative package

Programs draw on the housing investment trust fund and county resources; exact totals weren't stated on the recording.

medium↑Jan 2026[28]

Legalization of unpermitted residential construction

Approval lets homeowners keep or complete their improvements; denial could force costly removal or modification of unpermitted work.

high↑Apr 2026[28]

Rental License Display and Short-Term Rental Penalties

Higher penalties for short-term rental license violations could bring in more enforcement revenue — and more cost for hosts who don't comply.

high↑Oct 2026[26]

Jones House District 8 programs and accountability

Public grant funds to Jones House are under two independent financial reviews.

high↑Jan 2026[26]

Child Care Improvement Workgroup State Legislative Recommendations

Center-based child care averages $20,000 per year in Maryland.

critical↑Sep 2026[25]

Construction Mentor-Protege Training Cohort Program

Apprenticeship incentives like wage subsidies cost county money, but career exploration programs pay off substantially over time, presenters said.

high↑Sep 2026[25]

National Harbor Tax Increment Financing

Up to $215 million in special obligation bonds, repaid from venue-district tax revenues rather than the county's general taxing power.

high↓Sep 2026[24]

Streamlining subdivision and development review

Could shorten development timelines for builders; opponents cite DPIE understaffing and legal exposure.

high↑Jan 2026[23]

Metro City Phase 1 senior housing and assisted living

Adds senior housing and assisted living capacity in Council District 7; no cost figures were discussed.

medium↑Oct 2026[23]

Own the Block commercial real estate education initiative

Program costs would be borne by the Economic Development Corporation; no figure stated.

high↑Sep 2026[23]

Rent stabilization fees

The proposed fees would fund a program that otherwise has no dedicated funding beyond two staff positions.

high↑Jun 2026[22]

Rooming house crackdown in Capitol Heights

The Moores say losing two tenants would cut their income roughly 40% and could force them to shut the house down entirely.

high→Jun 2026[22]

2018 Water and Sewer Plan amendments (June 2026 cycle)

Utility expansions and the development they enable can carry infrastructure costs and tax-base effects that aren't itemized in the materials provided.

high→Sep 2026[22]

Saddle Ridge — 703 homes in Brandywine

More than 102 acres of the Birch Branch stream valley will be preserved and conveyed to M-NCPPC.

Decisions during term (632)

Recorded while III was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved6-1-1Nov 2, 2026

Approval of LTR 10262026 — Appointment of Marcel Emerson as County Auditor

approvedNov 2, 2026

Motion to adjourn (ADJ95-26)

approved5-0Oct 28, 2026

Approval of October 14, 2026 meeting minutes

approvedOct 28, 2026

Adjournment of meeting

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Adoption of Consent Agenda (minutes of Oct 20, 2026)

approved10-0Oct 27, 2026

Letter to PGCPS supporting FY 2026 final financial review and transfer request

approvedVoted yes10-0-1Oct 27, 2026

CB-019-2026 — Qualified Data Centers (enactment)

approved11-0Oct 27, 2026

CB-035-2026 — Day Care Centers (enactment)

approved11-0Oct 27, 2026

CB-113-2026 — Tenant Relocation Rights Disclosure (enactment)

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

Letter to County Executive on Sphere National Harbor Supplier Diversity and Equity Plan

approved8-0Oct 27, 2026

CB-111-2026 — National Harbor Immersive Entertainment Venue Bonds (enactment)

approved8-0Oct 27, 2026

CB-132-2026 — Immersive Venue Community Impact Fund (enactment)

approved8-0Oct 27, 2026

CR-121-2026 — National Harbor TIF approval

approved8-0Oct 27, 2026

CR-090-2026 — National Harbor Development District amendment and taxing district dissolution

approved11-0Oct 27, 2026

CB-114-2026 — Tenant Rights Education and Accessibility Act (enactment)

approved10-0Oct 27, 2026

CB-115-2026 — Expedited Health and Safety Enforcement (enactment)

approvedVoted no7-2-1Oct 27, 2026

Motion to add CR-107 and CR-108 to the agenda

approved10-0Oct 27, 2026

CB-116-2026 — Stormwater revenue obligations / WIFA loans (enactment)

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

CB-118-2026 — Air conditioning in rental housing (enactment)

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

CB-123-2026 — Transfer of enforcement functions to Office of Homeland Security (enactment)

Voting record (372)

250 yes3 no119 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

CB-019-2026 — Qualified Data Centers (enactment)

Voted noOct 27, 2026

Motion to add CR-107 and CR-108 to the agenda

AbstainedOct 27, 2026

CR-108-2026 — Subregion 5 sectional map amendment (failed)

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

CR-121-2026 — TIF Proposal and Certifications for Sphere at National Harbor

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

CB-093-2026 — Cannabis reinvestment board amendments enacted 7-2-1

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

that this Resolution be Favorably recommended to the County Council

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

CR-100-2026 — Assistant State's Attorney Salary Schedule

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

CR-104-2026 — School Facilities Surcharge Waiver (Flats at Glenridge Station)

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

CR-105-2026 — Public Safety and Behavioral Health Surcharge Waiver (Flats at Glenridge Station)

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

that this Resolution be Favorably recommended to the County Council

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

that this Resolution be Favorably recommended to the County Council

AbstainedOct 20, 2026

that this Resolution be Favorably recommended to the County Council

AbstainedOct 20, 2026

that this Resolution be Favorably recommended to the County Council

AbstainedOct 20, 2026

that this Resolution be Favorably recommended to the County Council

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

CR-113-2026 — Port Towns Sector Plan (initial deferral, later adoption)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

CR-091-2026 — Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

CR-114-2026 — Port Towns Sectional Map Amendment

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Adoption of Consent Agenda (minutes of Oct 5 and Oct 6, 2026)

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

CR-089-2026 210 On the Park Bond Inducement

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

CR-109-2026 Temporary Moratorium on Corrections Facilities and Prisons

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Adoption of amendments to CR-085-2026

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

that this meeting be adjourned

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

that this Resolution be amended (1)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

that this Resolution be Favorably recommended with amendments

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Amendment to CR-103-2026 (Local Impact Grant Funds Multi-Year Plan)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

CR-103-2026 — Favorable recommendation on Local Impact Grant Funds Multi-Year Plan (FY2028-FY2030)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

CR-106-2026 — Adoption (Seniors and Disability Affairs Ombudsman)

Praised Adams's leadership on disability issues.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Favorable recommendation of CR-085-2026 with amendments

AbstainedOct 5, 2026

that Council elect to review this Detailed Site Plan

AbstainedOct 5, 2026

that this Revisory Petition be denied

AbstainedOct 5, 2026

that this meeting be adjourned

AbstainedOct 5, 2026

that these Minutes be approved

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Amendment to CB-111-2026 adding labor peace agreement (Blegay)

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Amendment to CB-111-2026 requiring 4% of development costs to diverse contractors (failed)

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Amendment to CB-111-2026 requiring 40% local participation executed before county approval (failed)

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Amendment to CB-111-2026 on supply diversity equity plan commitments (Burroughs)

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

DET-2024-017 Metro Grove — deferred to next session

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

CB-32-2026 amendment: revised illegal vending fine structure

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

CB-115-2026 amendment: Homeland Security enforcement procedures and reports

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

CR-95-2026 adopted: ADU state deadline gap resolution

Voted yesSep 24, 2026

this Council Bill be Favorably recommended to the County Council

Voted yesSep 24, 2026

this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments to the County Council

Voted yesSep 24, 2026

this Council Bill be amended (1)

Voted yesSep 24, 2026

this Council Bill be Favorably recommended

Voted yesSep 24, 2026

this Resolution be Favorably recommended to the County Council

Voted yesSep 24, 2026

this Council Bill be amended (3)

Voted yesSep 24, 2026

this Council Bill be Reported out with no recommendation to the County Council

Voted yesSep 24, 2026

this Council Bill be Favorably recommended to the County Council

Voted yesSep 24, 2026

this Council Bill be Favorably recommended to the County Council

AbstainedSep 24, 2026

this Resolution be Held in Committee