Prince George's County, Maryland, USA

Acting Prince George's County Executive Tara H. Jackson and Prince George's County Council Issue Joint Statement on Senior Property Tax Credit Bill

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LARGO, MD – Acting Prince George’s County Executive Tara H. Jackson and the Prince George’s County Council are pleased to announce a collaborative effort to refine and improve upon the goals outlined in the Senior Property Tax Credit Bill passed by Council in November. While the bill, CB-007-2024 (DR2), reflects important intentions, the Acting County Executive and Council collectively recognize the need for revisions to ensure its clarity, fiscal responsibility, and ease of implementation.

To achieve this, the Acting County Executive and Legislative Branch will work together to draft a new bill that prioritizes:

  • Clarity for applicants,
  • Administrative feasibility,
  • Fiscal responsibility, and
  • Equitable access for our senior residents who need assistance the most.

This partnership will result in improved legislation to be introduced at the beginning of the 2025 Council legislative session. As part of this process, the Acting County Executive and Legislative Branch will submit a Joint Resolution to suspend CB-007-2024 (DR2) while finalizing the revised legislation.

Acting County Executive Jackson will neither sign nor veto CB-007-2024 (DR2), allowing for this collaborative path forward.

This effort underscores a shared dedication to crafting solutions that best serve the residents of Prince George’s County. The Acting County Executive and County Council remain committed to working together to ensure the well-being and support of our senior community.

Read the joint letter from the Acting County Executive and County Council here.

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