2026 Legislative Victories: Delivering for District 47A
This year, I continued serving on the Capital Budget Subcommittee within the larger Appropriations Committee in the House of Delegates. We secured a record $29 Million in capital awards—part of a career total of over $58 Million brought home to our district. These wins range from massive storm water management and flood mitigation for the Port Towns Watershed to nearly $2 Million to begin the expansion of the Rolling-Crest Community and Aquatics Center in Chillum.
Below is the line-item breakdown of how your tax dollars are being reinvested directly into our neighborhoods.
Protecting Prince George’s from ICE: The $6 Million Encryption Victory
The Win: $6,000,000 for Police Communication Encryption
The Impact: Prince George’s and its municipalities were among the last in the state without encrypted radio traffic. This allowed ICE to monitor traffic stops and show up on the scene without being called. This funding allows our local departments to finally secure their communications, closing the door on ICE interference and protecting our neighbors.
Infrastructure & Flood Mitigation: $12 Million for the Port Towns
The Win: $10,000,000 Water Quality Loan (forgivable) & $2,000,000 Watershed Grant
The Impact: We are taking a massive step toward ending the systemic flooding that has plagued our families for decades. By securing $12 million for the Port Towns Watershed, we are building a more resilient, safer future for Bladensburg, Colmar Manor, and Cottage City.
Neighborhood Spotlight: Rolling Crest & Chillum
The Win: $1,750,000 for the Rolling-Crest Community and Aquatics Center
The Impact: Chillum is a community that has often been overlooked in the budget process. This year, we changed that. This $1.75 million investment will begin the expansion and modernization of our Community and Aquatics Center, ensuring our families have a first-class facility to gather and play.
2026 Community Investment Ledger
| Location | Project | Amount |
| Port Towns | Major flood mitigation and water infrastructure upgrades (Forgivable Loan) | $10,000,000 |
| County Wide | Unencrypted PD Communications upgrades (Grant to stop ICE interference) | $6,000,000 |
| Port Towns | Port Towns Watershed Restoration Initiative (Grant) | $2,000,000 |
| Chillum | Rolling Crest / Chillum Community Center (Expansion & Renovations) | $1,750,000 |
| Cheverly | Hospital Hill Food Hall design | $1,500,000 |
| Cheverly | Hospital Hill Water Tower Demolition | $1,500,000 |
| Brentwood | Gateway Arts Improvement | $1,550,000 |
| Mount Rainier | Potts Hall Welcome Center | $700,000 |
| Capital Heights | UCAP 737 Restoration Project | $600,000 |
| Port Towns, Mount Rainier, Brentwood, North Brentwood. | Prince George’s Gateway Development Authority (PGGDA) | $500,000 |
| North Brentwood | Gateway CDC Headquarters Rehabilitation | $450,000 |
| Port Towns | Port Towns CDC Revitalization Program | $300,000 |
| Brentwood | Bartlett Park Improvements | $297,000 |
| North Brentwood | Creative Campus Carbon Footprint Reduction Effort | $235,000 |
| Brentwood | Brentwood Community Center | $150,000 |
| North Brentwood | Caring Connections non-profit support | $150,000 |
| Mount Rainier | Business Facade Improvement Grants | $100,000 |
| Bladensburg | Business Facade Improvement Grants | $100,000 |
Supporting Our Local Partners
We are proud to stand with the non-profits and community organizations that serve our residents every day:
- $150,000 – Prince George’s Child Resource Connect (County Wide)
- $50,000 – Vine Corps (Cheverly/Bladensburg)
- $38,000 – End Time Harvest Ministries (Port Towns)
- $38,000 – Port Towns CDC (Port Towns)
- $38,000 – Community Advocates for Family & Youth (Port Towns)
- $38,000 – Carole Highlands Neighborhood Association (Carole Highlands)
- $10,000 – NAMI Prince George’s (County Wide)
Past Victories: A Record of Results (2019–2025)
Before our record-breaking 2026 session, we spent years laying the groundwork for a stronger District 47A. From major redevelopments to critical environmental protections, these prior investments represent my career-long commitment to ensuring our community receives its fair share from Annapolis.
Major Infrastructure & Redevelopment
- $7,500,000 – Hospital Hill Redevelopment in Cheverly (2024)
- $5,000,000 – Old Fairmont Heights High School ongoing Repurposing & Restoration in Chapel Oaks (2024)
- $3,500,000 – Hamlet Woods Affordable Housing in Bladensburg (2025)
- $2,700,000 – Columbia Park Rd Major Stormwater Infrastructure in Landover/Cheverly(2021)
- $2,500,000 – Urban Atlantic Senior & Mixed-Income Housing in New Carrollton (2025)
- $2,000,000 – Cheverly Hospital Initial Redevelopment Funding in Cheverly (2022)
Community, Safety & Parks
- $1,200,000 – Publick Playhouse Modernization & Repairs in Bladensburg/Cheverly(2025)
- $1,000,000 – Capital Region Violence Intervention Program in Regional/District 47A (2024)
- $1,000,000 – Town Hall Infrastructure Upgrades in Bladensburg (2025)
- $1,000,000 – Lane Manor Park New Playground & Infrastructure in Lewisdale (2025)
- $927,000 – Defensores de la Cuenca Tree Canopy & Environmental Education Districtwide (2025)
- $850,000 – Waterfront Park Equipment & Upgrades in Bladensburg (2025)
- $530,000 – Flood Mitigation Infrastructure in Mount Rainier (2022)
- $500,000 – Lariscy Park Facility Enhancements in Colmar Manor (2024)
- $500,000 – General Flood Management Projects in District 47A (2024)
- $500,000 – Gateway Development Authority Capital Grants in Port Towns (2024)
Local Revitalization & Environment
- $400,000 – Gateway CDC / Joe’s Movement Emporium Support in Mount Rainier (2025)
- $380,000 – Housing Initiative Partnership Services Districtwide (2025)
- $300,000 – Commercial Facade Improvements in Mount Rainier (2025)
- $264,000 – Senior Living Project in North Brentwood (2025)
- $250,000 – Child Resource Connect Operating Budget Countywide (2024)
- $217,000 – ECO City Farms Community Engagement in Bladensburg (2025)
- $185,000 – World Arts Focus Environmental Initiatives Districtwide (2025)
- $172,000 – UMBC Anacostia PCB Stormflow Study in Anacostia Watershed (2025)
- $153,000 – American Legion Roof & HVAC in Colmar Manor (2025)
- $150,000 – Robert Yost Park Play-space Infrastructure in Colmar Manor (2024)
Education & Essential Services
$25,000 – St. Ann’s Children’s Center in Hyattsville (2022)
$113,000 – University Christian Church Landscaping & Accessibility in Hyattsville (2025)
$100,000 – EcoLatinos Bio-retention System in Landover Hills (2025)
$70,000 – Tree Canopy Expansion in Cottage City (2025)
$50,000 – Public Library Roof Renovation in Mount Rainier (2019)