Beltsville Residents Invited to Discuss County Budget and Legislation

Council Member Dernoga and County Executive Braveboy to host town hall on proposed budget and other issues

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:04pm

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Beltsville residents are invited to attend a town hall meeting on Thursday, April 9th at 6 PM to discuss Prince George's County's proposed budget and other important issues with Council Member Tom Dernoga and County Executive Aisha Braveboy. The event will be held at the BAPS Mandir in Beltsville. Residents can also provide input on upcoming legislation to eliminate at-large County Council seats.

Why it matters

This town hall provides an opportunity for Beltsville residents to engage directly with their local elected officials and have a voice in the county's budget priorities and legislative agenda. The potential elimination of at-large Council seats is a significant policy issue that could impact the county's political representation.

The details

The town hall will cover the County Executive's proposed budget, with representatives from various agencies available to answer questions. Residents can also provide input on Council Member Dernoga's plan to propose legislation to eliminate the two at-large County Council seats, which he believes have been controlled by special interests and undermine term limits.

  • The town hall will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6 PM.
  • The County Council will hold public hearings on the MNCPPC budget on April 27 and the county budget on April 28 and May 4.
  • Council Member Dernoga plans to propose legislation to eliminate the at-large Council seats for the 2030 election.

The players

Aisha Braveboy

The County Executive of Prince George's County, Maryland.

Tom Dernoga

The District 1 Council Member for Prince George's County, Maryland.

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What they’re saying

“This is a great opportunity to learn about the County Executive's vision for the budget so that you can support key items or make requests for changes.”

— Tom Dernoga, Council Member

What’s next

Council Member Dernoga plans to propose legislation to eliminate the at-large County Council seats for the 2030 election, which will require 8 votes from the Council to place a charter amendment on the ballot.

The takeaway

This town hall allows Beltsville residents to directly engage with their local leaders on the county's budget priorities and legislative agenda, including the potential elimination of at-large Council seats, which could have significant implications for political representation in Prince George's County.