Council Member At-Large· 2025-12-29 - 2026-12
Wala Blegay
Prince George's County
About
Wala Blegay's platform centers on key regional improvements, specifically prioritizing better healthcare services and enhanced infrastructure development for the district.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureWala Blegay campaigned on improving healthcare access and upgrading infrastructure.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 46:15
- Avg per meeting
- 1:56
- Segments
- 539
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Top issues during term (20)
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.
Local Impact Grant Funds spending plan (FY2028-FY2030)
The plan governs multiyear spending of Local Impact Grant Funds.
County-owned grocery store feasibility
No commitment yet; NYC's comparable five-store program committed $70 million in capital funding.
Data centers policy direction
A moratorium could temporarily shield vulnerable households from rising electric and gas bills.
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.
Subregion 1 Master Plan Amendment and Rezonings
Future development resulting from the plan amendments will influence local tax revenues and infrastructure investments.
Affordable housing legislative package
Programs draw on the housing investment trust fund and county resources; exact totals weren't stated on the recording.
Legalization of unpermitted residential construction
Approval lets homeowners keep or complete their improvements; denial could force costly removal or modification of unpermitted work.
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.
Jones House District 8 programs and accountability
Public grant funds to Jones House are under two independent financial reviews.
Child Care Improvement Workgroup State Legislative Recommendations
Center-based child care averages $20,000 per year in Maryland.
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.
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.
Streamlining subdivision and development review
Could shorten development timelines for builders; opponents cite DPIE understaffing and legal exposure.
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.
Own the Block commercial real estate education initiative
Program costs would be borne by the Economic Development Corporation; no figure stated.
Rent stabilization fees
The proposed fees would fund a program that otherwise has no dedicated funding beyond two staff positions.
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.
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.
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 Blegay was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of LTR 10262026 — Appointment of Marcel Emerson as County Auditor
Motion to adjourn (ADJ95-26)
Approval of October 14, 2026 meeting minutes
Adjournment of meeting
Adoption of Consent Agenda (minutes of Oct 20, 2026)
Letter to PGCPS supporting FY 2026 final financial review and transfer request
CB-019-2026 — Qualified Data Centers (enactment)
CB-035-2026 — Day Care Centers (enactment)
CB-113-2026 — Tenant Relocation Rights Disclosure (enactment)
Letter to County Executive on Sphere National Harbor Supplier Diversity and Equity Plan
CB-111-2026 — National Harbor Immersive Entertainment Venue Bonds (enactment)
CB-132-2026 — Immersive Venue Community Impact Fund (enactment)
CR-121-2026 — National Harbor TIF approval
CR-090-2026 — National Harbor Development District amendment and taxing district dissolution
CB-114-2026 — Tenant Rights Education and Accessibility Act (enactment)
CB-115-2026 — Expedited Health and Safety Enforcement (enactment)
Motion to add CR-107 and CR-108 to the agenda
CB-116-2026 — Stormwater revenue obligations / WIFA loans (enactment)
CB-118-2026 — Air conditioning in rental housing (enactment)
CB-123-2026 — Transfer of enforcement functions to Office of Homeland Security (enactment)
Voting record (433)
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CB-019-2026 — Qualified Data Centers (enactment)
Closes the door on data centers after the moratorium and honors resident opposition
CR-107-2026 — Subregion 5 minor plan amendment (failed)
CR-108-2026 — Subregion 5 sectional map amendment (failed)
CR-121-2026 — TIF Proposal and Certifications for Sphere at National Harbor
CB-003-2026 — Illegal vending penalties enacted
Penalizing side-of-the-road sellers hurts black and brown entrepreneurs without generational wealth
CB-093-2026 — Cannabis reinvestment board amendments enacted 7-2-1
Cited substantial changes removing the grants office's final decision power and the extended deadline
that this Resolution be Favorably recommended to the County Council
that this Resolution be Favorably recommended to the County Council
that this Resolution be Favorably recommended to the County Council
that this Resolution be Favorably recommended to the County Council
that this Resolution be Favorably recommended to the County Council
that this Resolution be Favorably recommended to the County Council
CR-081-2026 — Utility Shut-Off Moratorium
CR-084-2026 — Own the Block Education Initiative
CR-113-2026 — Port Towns Sector Plan (initial deferral, later adoption)
CR-073-2026 — Rent Stabilization Fee Schedule (Fisher amendment reducing fees to $200)
CR-073-2026 — Rent Stabilization Fee Schedule (adoption as amended)
CR-091-2026 — Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan
CR-114-2026 — Port Towns Sectional Map Amendment
Executive Session — Appointment of County Auditor
that this meeting be adjourned
that this Resolution be amended (1)
that this Resolution be Favorably recommended with amendments
Amendment to CR-103-2026 (Local Impact Grant Funds Multi-Year Plan)
CR-103-2026 — Favorable recommendation on Local Impact Grant Funds Multi-Year Plan (FY2028-FY2030)
Resolution of approval — Sub-Region One Master Plan minor amendment (planning areas 60, 61, 62, 64)
Resolution — Sub-Region One Sectional Map Amendment with revisions
Adoption of Consent Agenda (minutes; introduction of CR-104-2026 and CR-105-2026)
CR-106-2026 — Adoption (Seniors and Disability Affairs Ombudsman)
that Council elect to review this Detailed Site Plan
that this Revisory Petition be denied
that this meeting be adjourned
that these Minutes be approved
Amendment to CB-111-2026 adding labor peace agreement (Blegay)
Labor is important to ensure that workers have a voice in this project.
Amendment to CB-111-2026 requiring 4% of development costs to diverse contractors (failed)
Wants to ensure labor has a place at the table but cannot risk the project over conditions; the project brings opportunity for small businesses.
Amendment to CB-111-2026 requiring 40% local participation executed before county approval (failed)
Wants labor protections but noted contracting issues; this version was not what was wanted.