On Monday, we had a tremendous day of service in honor of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., feeding nearly 500 families with over 300 volunteers. But, every MLK holiday, I can’t help but feel a bit of sadness. Sadness that Dr. King’s life was cut so short. Cut […]
An Update from Councilman Mel Franklin January 12, 2019 | Special Edition […]
The Special Assistance for Local Entrepreneurship (SALE) Program is a component of the Economic Development Incentive Fund (EDIF) available to established businesses through Prince George’s County in an effort to broaden the region’s tax base. Prince George’s County has dedicated $50 million to provide for the retention, expansion and attraction of businesses that will broaden the County’s […]
January 8, 2019 For Immediate Release On the First Day of the Prince George’s County Council Retreat, Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin Urges County Leaders to Restore Twice-A-Week Curbside Trash Pick-Up Contact: mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – On Monday January 7, 2019, the Prince George’s County Council held the first day of its two day annual retreat at The Hotel at […]
Community News You Can Use DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S HOLIDAY ISN’T A DAY OFF – IT’S A DAY ON IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY! Please join me and your neighbors for a day of service on this year’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (MLK Day), January 21, 2019, in Prince George’s County at one of these […]
December 31, 2018 For Immediate Release Statement of Prince George’s County Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin Condemning President Trump’s Decision to Freeze the Pay of Federal Employees Says President’s decision ‘adds insult to injury’ for thousands of Prince George’s County middle and working-class families already deprived of a salary during the holidays by his government […]
Redevelopment Authority Announces $1.7 Million in Funding for its Commercial Property Improvement Program Largo, MD — The Redevelopment Authority of Prince George’s County (RDA) has $1.7 million in available funding for its Commercial Property Improvement Program (CPIP) and is now accepting applications for funding. The CPIP was established to assist owners of shopping centers and main […]
May God bless you and your family during this holiday season. I am so excited about the near limitless possibilities for expanding prosperity and opportunity to all of Prince George’s County’s families in the coming years. Please also say a special prayer for our families who have a loved one overcoming a serious illness during this season. May this […]
December 17, 2018 For Immediate Release Statement of Prince George’s County Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin in Support of the First Step Act Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – Today, Prince George’s County Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin (D-Upper Marlboro) issued the following statement in support of Senate Bill 2795, known as the “First Step […]
Do you want more funding for higher teacher salaries and new schools? More repaving for your neighborhood streets and improved transit? Better services for seniors and veterans? Resources for public safety? Then please support spending with our small, minority and women owned businesses based in Prince George’s County today on Small Business Saturday! This is […]