E-News in Brief – April 18, 2017 An Update from Councilman Mel Franklin E-News in Brief for Community Leaders ‘Zombie’ Foreclosure Legislation Proposed in the County Council “Our communities continue to feel the lingering impact of the Great Recession with a large number of vacant and foreclosed properties spread across the County. […]
April 18, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Proposes ‘Zombie’ Foreclosure Legislation Three Different Bills Proposed to Hold Banks More Accountable for Vacant and Foreclosed Properties Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – At the Council’s Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Session, Councilman Mel Franklin (D-District 9) will propose Council Bill 39 (CB-39-2017), […]
E-News in Brief – April 15, 2017 An Update from Councilman Mel Franklin E-News in Brief for Community Leaders Prince George’s Residents Get Chance to Review Once-a-Week Trash Pickup “Prince George’s County, Maryland, residents have a chance to let the county know what they think of once a week trash pickup. The […]
April 14, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Launches Once-A-Week Trash Feedback Survey 45-Day Online Poll to Gather County Resident Feedback about Last Year’s Controversial Change from Twice-A-Week Service Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – On Thursday, April 13, 2017, Council Member Mel Franklin (D-District 9) launched an online survey of […]
Prince George’s Rising – April 13, 2017 An Update from Councilman Mel Franklin April 13, 2017 | Volume 3, Issue 1 Prince George’s Rising is a countywide newsletter designed to empower communities with key information and issues of concern. It is my honor to serve you on the Prince George’s County Council. Over the last […]
April 12, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Salutes Bowie State University for Honoring Delegate James Proctor with Building Dedication University to Name Center for Learning and Technology After Late Longtime Legislator and Alumnus Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – Today at 12PM, Bowie State University will honor the late Delegate […]
April 11, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Calls New Whole Foods Store a Turning Point for High Quality Development in Prince George’s County Councilman Recalls Critical Vote to Approve High End Project Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – On Wednesday, April 12, the newest Whole Foods Grocery Store will open […]
(UPDATED – 4-11-17 12:55PM) April 11, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Congratulates General Assembly on Adopting Amber’s Law Councilman Calls Legislation a Triumph for Domestic Violence Survivors Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net In the closing moments of the 2017 Legislative Session, the Maryland General Assembly unanimously adopted House Bill 1163 (HB 1163), known […]
April 10, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Calls Military Pilot from F-16 Crash a Hero; Will Seek County Proclamation Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net After last week’s crash of an F-16 military aircraft in the Clinton area, the military has revealed additional information that, after the plane’s malfunction, the pilot quickly and successfully […]
April 6, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Calls Statewide Paid Sick Leave Bill a Victory for Working Families 2015 Council Resolution Endorsed Statewide Approach to Paid Sick Leave Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Yesterday, the Maryland General Assembly approved House Bill 1, a new statewide 5-day annual paid sick and safe leave benefit […]