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Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
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Polls open in Prince George's County for County Executive special election
The Brief Polls in Prince George's County are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nine Democrats and three Republicans are on the ballot. The winner will face reelection in 2026. COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Polls in Prince George's County opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday for a special election to decide the next County Executive. There are 12 names on the ballot, including nine Democrats and three Republicans, all vying to be the county's next CEO. The winner will have to hit the ground running, as the county faces an estimated $170 million budget shortfall. Currently, residential taxes support about 70% of the county's revenue, while the remaining 30% comes from commercial taxes. The budget shortfall is expected to grow with federal spending cuts and the firing of government workers. Although there are 12 names on the ballot, one candidate, Jolene Ivey, dropped out last month. The winner of this race will be up for reelection in the 2026 midterm elections. There are nine polling places, which will remain open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Rushern L. Baker III (Democratic) Aisha Braveboy (Democratic) Marcellus Crews (Democratic) Calvin S. Hawkins Jr. (Democratic) Ron Hunt (Democratic) Jolene Ivey (Democratic) Albert Slocum (Democratic) Moisette Tonya Sweat (Democratic) Alonzo T. Washington (Democratic) George E. McDermott (Republican) Jesse A. Peed (Republican) Jonathan White (Republican) Tuesday, March 4, 20257 am - 8 pm College Park City Hall 7401 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740 Kentland Community Center 2413 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover, MD 20785 Lake Arbor Community Center 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville, MD 20721 Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center 7120 Contee Road, Laurel, MD 20707 Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center 6120 Sargent Road, Chillum, MD 20782 Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex 13601 Missouri Avenue, Brandywine, MD 20613 South Bowie Community Center 1717 Pittsfield Lane, Bowie, MD 20716 Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 Suitland Community Center 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville, MD 20747 FULL LIST of polling places and more information from the Board of Elections. The FOX LOCAL app is your source for election updates. The Source FOX 5 DC and the Prince George's County Board of Elections
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
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Jolene Ivey drops out of Prince George's County executive race
Prince George's County Council Chair Jolene Ivey (D). (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters) Less than three weeks before the primary in a special election for county executive, Prince George's County Council Chair Jolene Ivey pulled out of the race Wednesday. 'I want to thank all of my volunteers and supporters for standing with me,' Ivey wrote in a Facebook post Wednesday. 'I look forward to continue fighting for the people of Prince George's County as a member of the County Council.' Ivey said she was unable to discuss her decision further Wednesday. But with countywide name recognition and nearly $430,000 in her campaign account, thanks to a $250,000 loan last month, she was genearlly seen as one of the top candidates to succeed U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D), who left the county executive seat in December to be sworn in to the Senate. Alsobrooks recently endorsed At-Large Councilmember Calvin Hawkins (D), now one of eight Democrats running in the March 4 special primary for county executive. Hawkins was one of several Democratic opponents to release a statement about Ivey's decision to end her campaign. 'When I become County Executive, I look forward to collaborating with Chair Ivey in our efforts to address the pressing needs of our residents — be it enhancing public safety, improving education, or fostering economic growth,' Hawkins's statement said. 'I am looking forward to working alongside Chair Ivey, leveraging her experience and insights to ensure that our policies reflect the aspirations and needs of all Prince George's County residents.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy, who had the biggest campaign fund of county executive candidates, reporting $530,299 by Jan. 8 to the Maryland State Board of Elections, thanked Ivey 'for her commitment to Prince George's County.' 'I appreciate her service to the community,' Braveboy said in an emailed statement. 'I've worked alongside her in the state legislature, as well as on the council, and I look forward to our working together for a stronger Prince George's County.' Former County Executive Rushern L. Baker III, who lives in Cheverly, like Ivey, has known her for more than three decades. 'She has been a relentless advocate for our community, and I commend her for stepping up to run for County Executive,' Baker said in a text message. 'I know this decision was made with great thought and care for the future of Prince George's County. I look forward to speaking with her in the coming days about how we can collaborate to uplift our county.' The other five Democratic candidates are state Sen. Alonzo Washington (D-Prince George's), Marcellus Crews, Ron Hunt, Albert Slocum and Tonya Sweat. The three Republicans, who have all sought public office before, are George E. McDermott, Jesse Peed and Jonathan White. Ivey was one of the first to formally announce for county executive after Alsobrooks officially stepped down in early December. Some residents questioned Ivey's decision to run for county executive seat just weeks after winning the at-large seat in a November special election to replace former County Councilmember Mel Franklin. Others have grumbled about the rising costs of special elections to fill the rotating list of county seats: Ivey's election to Franklin's seat, after his conviction on campaign theft charges, opened her District 5 council seat, which will be filled in special elections alongside the county executive's race. Depending on who wins the county executive's race, it could mean another special election to fill the county seat that person would vacate. Those races combined are expected to cost the county millions of dollars. Residents in the county's District 5 area, which includes Cheverly, Bladensburg and Glenarden, will not only choose a county executive candidate, but also a new councilmember to fill Ivey's old seat. 'People are growing weary of costly special elections,' Cheverly resident Dan Smith said in a text message Wednesday. 'If At-Large Councilmember Hawkins does not follow suit, voters should reject him.'
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Yahoo
Frederick County Sheriff's Office launches drone program
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. () — The Frederick County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) launched a new drone program aimed at enhancing public safety in the county, officials announced Wednesday. The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program began in the fall of 2023, with the first units arriving in June 2024. Patrol deputies now operate three Skydio X10 drones when deployment is requested in response to an incident. 'The decision to use drones in law enforcement is driven by their efficiency, affordability, and safety benefits,' the FCSO stated in a news release. Council Chair Jolene Ivey drops out of Prince George's County Executive race Drones are able to cover large areas, which helps in search-and-rescue efforts, public event monitoring and disaster surveys. The department said real-time aerial footage leads to faster decision-making, leading to quicker responses and better outcomes. Cheaper to operate and maintain than helicopters and equipped with thermal imaging and high-resolution cameras, drones are able to enhance the FCSO's operational capabilities at a minimal cost. They also improve deputy safety by reducing their exposure to dangerous situations, such as hazardous material assessments or suspect searches. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
