Dec 7

Dec 7 New County Council Chair Announced

Tom Dernoga Elected Chair of the Prince George's County Council At The Exchange Of Gavel Ceremony

Compiled By Tiffany Young // Photography By Amir Stoudamire

On Tuesday, December 6, the Prince George's County Council elected District 1 Council Member Tom Dernoga to serve as Chair of the Council for the 2023 Legislative Year. The Council decision was made during the Council session and Exchange of Gavel ceremony. Click here to see photos

This will be Council Member Dernoga's third time serving as Council Chair. He previously served in Council leadership in 2006 and 2010. He also served as Vice Chair of the Council in 2005 and 2009. Council Member Dernoga, whose tenure on the Council has been noted for his leadership on environmental, historical and agricultural preservation issues, and smart growth, represents Councilmanic District 1.

District 6 Council Member Wala Blegay, was elected as Vice Chair to serve alongside Council Member Dernoga. The new Council leadership team is committed to “bringing government to the people.”

Photos by AMIR STOUDAMIRE — **Wala Blegay (D-District 6) is the new vice chair of the Prince George’s County Council.**

Principal Areas Of Focus:

>Transparency in Our Government

>Increasing Services for Residents

>Preserving our Green Space and Protecting Our Environment

>Supporting Smart and Quality Development for Our Community - quality development to support transit-oriented community and Bringing Amenities Closer to Residents

>Supporting Working Families: Supporting policies that bring financial growth for families

>Increasing Opportunities for Local Minority Businesses and Nonprofits

>Bringing Access to Quality Healthcare to Our Community