Prince George's County Delegation

Prince George's County Delegation
Prince George's County House Delegation
	Prince George's County within Maryland
Named after	Prince George's County, Maryland
Established	1696
Headquarters	House Office Building, 6 Bladen St.
Location	Annapolis, Maryland;
Chairman	Nicole Williams
1st Vice-Chair	Andrea Harrison
2nd Vice-Chair	Kevin Harris
Website	https://princegeorgeshousedelegation.com/

The Prince George's County Delegation refers to the 23 delegates who are elected from districts in Prince George's County, Maryland, to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates.

Historical background

Prince George's County has a rich history of political representation dating back to its founding in 1696. The delegation has evolved over the years to adapt to the growing and diverse population of the county. The members of the delegation work together to address local issues and advocate for policies that benefit their constituents.

Structure and function

The Prince George's County Delegation is composed of delegates from various legislative districts within the county. Each district elects delegates based on population, ensuring proportional representation. The delegation operates as a cohesive unit within the Maryland General Assembly, often collaborating with other county delegations on statewide issues.

As of 2024, Delegate Nicole Williams from District 22 serves as chairwoman.

Key responsibilities

Legislation: Members of the delegation introduce and support bills that affect Prince George's County and the state of Maryland.
Budget Advocacy: The delegation works to secure funding for county projects and services, including education, transportation, and public safety.
Constituent Services: Delegates assist residents with issues related to state government, providing resources and support to address their concerns.
Community Engagement: The delegation holds town halls and public forums to gather input from residents and keep them informed about legislative activities.

Legislative impact

The Prince George's County Delegation has been instrumental in passing significant legislation that impacts not only the county but the entire state. From education reform to healthcare initiatives, the delegation's efforts have contributed to the betterment of Maryland as a whole.

Collaboration with local government

The delegation works closely with the Prince George's County Council and other local government entities to ensure a unified approach to addressing the needs of the county. This collaboration enhances the effectiveness of both state and local governance.

Authority and responsibilities

The Delegation is responsible for representing the interests, needs and concerns of the citizens of Prince George's County in the Maryland General Assembly. For comprehensive information regarding hearing and meeting schedules, their website provides all up-to-date calendars.^[1]

Current members

District	Counties represented	Delegate	Party	First elected	Committee
21	Anne Arundel, Prince George's	Mary A. Lehman	Democratic	2018
21	Anne Arundel, Prince George's	Ben Barnes	Democratic	2006	Economic Matters
21	Anne Arundel, Prince George's	Joseline Pena-Melnyk	Democratic	2006	Health and Government Operations
22	Prince George's
22	Prince George's	Anne Healey	Democratic	1990	Environmental Matters
22	Prince George's	Alonzo T. Washington	Democratic
23A	Prince George's	Geraldine Valentino-Smith	Democratic	2012	Appropriations
23B	Prince George's	Ron Watson	Democratic	2018	Judiciary
23B	Prince George's	Marvin E. Holmes, Jr.	Democratic	2002	Environmental Matters
24	Prince George's	Andrea Harrison	Democratic	2018	Environment and Transportation
24	Prince George's	Erek Barron	Democratic	2014	Health and Government Operations
24	Prince George's	Jazz Lewis	Democratic	2014	Judiciary
25	Prince George's	Nick Charles	Democratic	2018	Health and Government Operations
25	Prince George's	Dereck E. Davis	Democratic	1994	Economic Matters (Chair)
25	Prince George's	Darryl Barnes	Democratic	2014	Ways and Means
26	Prince George's	Kris Valderrama	Democratic	2006	Judiciary
26	Prince George's	Jay Walker	Democratic	2006	Ways and Means
26	Prince George's	Veronica L. Turner	Democratic
27A	Calvert, Prince George's	Elizabeth G. (Susie) Proctor	Democratic		Appropriations
27B	Calvert, Prince George's	Michael A. Jackson	Democratic	2014	Appropriations
47A	Prince George's	Diana M. Fennell	Democratic	2006	Ways and Means
47A	Prince George's	Julian Ivey	Democratic	2018	Ways & Means
47B	Prince George's	Wanika B. Fisher	Democratic	2018	Judiciary