JONATHAN WHITE
Age: 51
Residence: Upper Marlboro
What have you accomplished for your community that makes you most proud, as a public servant, leader, or advocate?
With 30 years in the U.S. Air Force and public service, I have worked to improve Prince George’s County. As co-chair of the Special Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee of Prince George’s County Public Schools (SECAC-PG), I focused on enhancing outcomes for students with special needs. I have also volunteered as a coach and mentor, helping young men develop character, discipline, and leadership. Additionally, I have supported initiatives related to public safety, parental rights in education, road improvements, litter removal, and senior citizen support. My work prioritizes people over politics in the decision-making process.
What do you most hope to accomplish during your first term?
As a first-term county executive my first-term goals are:
1. Strengthening public safety: Increase law enforcement support, improve training, and add more officers and firemen
2. Enhance education: Work with parents, teachers, and the community to prioritize students’ needs and respect parental rights
3. Fix the basics: Address infrastructure issues like road repairs and litter removal to ensure a cleaner, safer environment
4. Fiscal responsibility: Eliminate wasteful spending, increase transparency, and focus on essential programs benefiting residents
5. Support vulnerable populations: Expand resources for seniors and improve access to critical services
As we face a county budget crisis, are there any areas where you feel that county government is overspending? If so, please specify.
Addressing overspending in county government is essential to resolving our budget crisis and ensuring that taxpayer funds are utilized efficiently. To address the county’s budget crisis, I will focus on:
1. Administrative overhead: Streamline operations and eliminate redundancies
2. Nonessential programs: Reevaluate initiatives that lack measurable impact
3. Inefficient contracting: Audit procurement to reduce inflated costs and inefficiencies
Who’s on your team? Please list endorsements and any community groups in which you have a leadership role.
My campaign is driven by residents and grassroots supporters who share my vision. I aim to earn the trust of individuals and organizations aligned with my priorities. Formal endorsements from community leaders and advocates will be announced soon, emphasizing my commitment to “PEOPLE, first.”
Together, we can restore integrity, accountability, and transparency to Prince George’s County leadership.