[RP Town Announce] Prince George's County Council Approves Prince George's County FY 2017 Budget

[Jessica Barnes]

Press Release

 

For immediate release: 

May 27, 2016

 

For more information, contact:

Scott L. Peterson

Deputy Manager of Communications/Press Secretary

Cell: 240-619-9400

 

Prince George's County Council Approves Prince George's County FY 2017
Budget

Approved FY 2017 Budget Reflects Shared Commitment to Investing in Our
Communities

 

Upper Marlboro, MD - Yesterday, the Prince George's County Council approved
the FY 2017 Budget after a collaborative three-month process with the Baker
Administration.  The budget reflects the shared commitments of the County
Executive and County Council by making investments in core services that
address the needs of communities across Prince George's County. 

 

"I want to personally thank Chairman Davis and Vice Chair Glaros for their
leadership during this year's budget process," said Prince George's County
Executive Rushern L. Baker, III.  "The collaborative spirit shown by their
leadership, along with the other members of the County Council, was clearly
evident."

 

Key investments in the approved Prince George's County FY 2017 Budget
include:

*	150 new police officers;
*	70 new sworn fire fighters;
*	105 new sworn correctional officers;
*	25 new deputy sheriffs;
*	$1.92 billion to the Prince George's County Public School System;
*	Nearly $3 million in additional funding for a comprehensive domestic
violence initiative;
*	$9 million for the Economic Development Incentive (EDI) Fund to
attract and retain businesses;
*	$52 million and $16 million over the next 2 years to support
redevelopment efforts in Suitland and Glenarden communities, respectively;
*	A new permitting system to improve the inspection and permitting
review processes;
*	$20 million in additional capital funding to improve County
roadways; and
*	$2 million in additional funding to reduce litter on County
roadways.

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Jessica

Jessica E. Barnes

Town Clerk

Riverdale Park

5008 Queensbury Road

Riverdale Park, MD 20737

www.riverdaleparkmd.info <http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/> 

301-927-6381

 

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