ALONZO T. WASHINGTON
Age: 41
Residence: Greenbelt
What have you accomplished for your community that makes you most proud, as a public servant, leader, or advocate?
As state senator and delegate, I have secured record funding for public education, affordable housing, and economic development throughout the county. Some of these accomplishments for our community include:
- Providing tuition-free community college to PGCPS [Prince George’s County Public Schools] graduates
- Bringing the FBI Headquarters to Greenbelt
- Creating $1,000 tax breaks for Maryland seniors
- Building six new PGCPS schools, with several more on the way
- Creating the Affordable Housing Investment Trust Fund
What do you most hope to accomplish during your first term?
I’m running for county executive because our county is headed in the wrong direction. I’ll increase community policing, expand child care and pre-K, and stop new gas stations, smoke shops, & liquor stores. I’ll also fix the 311 system and make sure the county senior tax credit actually works. I will be a transparent, accountable, and accessible leader that our community can trust.
As we face a county budget crisis, are there any areas where you feel that county government is overspending? If so, please specify.
We need to take a hard look at every area of county government. Our seniors and working families are being taxed without receiving adequate services in return. My administration will be responsive and proactive to ensure community members receive professional, high-quality service from county agencies.
In terms of reducing costs, I will look at reducing overtime pay for PGPD [Prince George’s County Police Department], which was one of my public safety recommendations to the county executive in 2020. Instead, we will invest in community-oriented policing to build trust between residents and law enforcement, and reduce violent crime.
Who’s on your team? Please list endorsements and any community groups in which you have a leadership role.
Our campaign is endorsed by everyday residents, not out-of-touch politicians.