The Prince George’s County Council unanimously reelected Council Chairman Mel Franklin (D) – District 9, to lead the legislative body for a second consecutive term in Legislative Year 2015, and Council Member Derrick L. Davis (D) – District 6, as Vice Chair.  The newly confirmed Council leadership team presided over the first session of the Legislative Year 2015 on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Chairman Franklin and Vice-Chair Davis will serve in Council leadership through December 1, 2015.

Chairman Franklin thanked his Council colleagues for again entrusting him with the “Gavel of Leadership.”

“To serve this honorable body for a second year as Chair of the Prince George’s County Council is truly humbling and is not a responsibility that I take lightly.  Colleagues please know that I have that same confidence, respect and admiration for each of you, and for the people of Prince George’s County. I know your decision was made with careful thought.   I accept this assignment with deep gratitude and I pledge to keep myself worthy of this privilege, continuing to provide leadership with integrity, and advancing an agenda that makes a great County even greater.”

Chairman Franklin also announced the 2015 Legislative Year committee leadership appointments:

Chair, Council Member Obie Patterson; Vice-Chair, Council Member Andrea Harrison

Chair, Council Member Karen Toles; Vice-Chair, Council Member Derrick L. Davis

Chair, Council Member Mary Lehman; Vice-Chair, Council Member Todd Turner

Chair, Council Member Andrea Harrison; Vice-Chair, Council Member Dannielle Glaros

Rules and General Assembly:

Chair, Council Member Derrick L. Davis; Vice-Chair, Council Member Todd Turner

Chair Franklin also addressed the 2015 Legislative agenda in his remarks.

“As we begin our 2015 Legislative Year, we stand at the door of our near limitless destiny as the land of opportunity for people of diverse backgrounds from all corners of the world.”  He added, “Our vision must be bold and decisive.  Our future should be one of economic inclusion and integration; shared opportunity and unbridled prosperity. Let there be no bounds to the greatness that we dream for Prince George’s County.  Let there be no horizon that we dare not reach.”

To access Gavel Exchange photographs and speeches, or watch “on demand” click HERE.  Prince George’s Community Television (CTV) will replay the Gavel Exchange on Channel 41 (Verizon FIOS) and Channel 70, (Comcast).  Visit www.pgctv.org or contact CTV at 301.773.0900
for programming information.