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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2026

MEDIA CONTACT: Calista Black, Calista.Black@mncppc.org 

                                Anika B. Jackson, Anika.Jackson@pgparks.com

Court Upholds M-NCPPC Position in Budget Hearings, Affirming Agency

Authority and Funding Decisions

Riverdale, Md–The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) respects the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County’s decision and is grateful for the careful consideration given to this matter on behalf of the residents of Prince George’s County. The Court’s decision to grant a time-limited temporary restraining order in favor of the Commission will allow M-NCPPC to remain a good fiscal steward of taxpayer dollars and continue delivering services and programs in a manner that best serves the 970,000+ residents of Prince George’s County.

While today’s ruling preserves the status quo until the full hearing in September, M-NCPPC remains committed to a constructive working relationship with County Executive Braveboy and the County Council. The Commission stands ready to work collaboratively with the County to develop a lawful framework for project charges that honors the intent of the Land Use Article and continues to serve the residents of Prince George’s County.

About The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission 

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a bi-county agency empowered by the State of Maryland in 1927 to acquire, develop, maintain, and administer a regional system of parks within Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, and to provide land use planning for the physical development of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. In addition, the agency gained responsibility for the public recreation program in Prince George’s County in 1970. The governing body of M-NCPPC consists of 10 members, five appointed by Montgomery County and five by Prince George’s County. The Commission coordinates and acts on matters of interest to both counties and meets at least once a month. The members of the commission from each county serve on separate county planning boards to facilitate, review, and administer the matters affecting their respective counties.  

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2026

MEDIA CONTACT: Calista Black, Calista.Black@mncppc.org 

           Anika B. Jackson, Anika.Jackson@pgparks.com

M-NCPPC Reaffirms Commitment to Fiscal Stewardship and Legal Clarity

Riverdale, MD– The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) respects the Court’s consideration of these important issues on behalf of the residents of Prince George’s County.

The Commission voted unanimously to bring this action due to the significant legal questions raised by the transfer of $39.3 million out of the Commission’s Park, Recreation, and Administrative Funds. The Land Use Article that governs M-NCPPC is clear about how these funds may be used as a matter of law.

Today’s hearing is not about politics. It’s about process and procedure to ensure that M-NCPPC continues to be a good fiscal steward of taxpayer dollars consistent with the Land Use Article that governs the Commission.

We look forward to the Court’s decision, and at the same time, remain committed to a constructive working relationship with the County Council on behalf of the 900,000 residents of Prince George’s County that depend on M-NCPPC services and programs every day.

About The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission 

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a bi-county agency empowered by the State of Maryland in 1927 to acquire, develop, maintain, and administer a regional system of parks within Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, and to provide land use planning for the physical development of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. In addition, the agency gained responsibility for the public recreation program in Prince George’s County in 1970. The governing body of M-NCPPC consists of ten members, five appointed by Montgomery County and five by Prince George’s County. The Commission coordinates and acts on matters of interest to both counties and meets at least once a month. The members of the commission from each county serve on separate county planning boards to facilitate, review, and administer the matters affecting their respective counties.  

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2026 

MEDIA CONTACT: Calista Black, Calista.Black@mncppc.org  

                                    Anika B. Jackson, Anika.Jackson@pgparks.com

Statement from M-NCPPC on legal action against Prince George’s County regarding FY27 budget

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has filed a complaint requesting a declaratory judgment and injunction in response to Prince George’s County’s FY27 budget and its request to divert Commission tax revenues in a manner the Commission believes is inconsistent with Maryland State law. 

In Prince George’s County, the Commission receives a percentage of property taxes that are legally designated for parks, recreation, and planning services. The transfer of more than $39 million, by July 1, without submission of receipts or invoices, before any services have been provided, and without proper vetting through the Commission’s procurement process, raises serious concerns about legal authority and our ability to provide the services the residents of Prince George’s County expect from us. 

While we made good-faith efforts to resolve this collaboratively, we need the court’s intervention to protect the public trust and ensure these resources are used as intended. We remain committed to a lawful resolution that preserves essential services for the Prince George’s County community.

The Commission has a nearly 100-year legacy of delivering high-quality services to the Prince George’s County community—from programs that support seniors and engage young people to stewardship of an award-winning parks system and leadership as a nationally recognized planning agency. We remain committed to our mission and to continuing to serve the county with excellence.

About The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission 

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a bi-county agency empowered by the State of Maryland in 1927 to acquire, develop, maintain, and administer a regional system of parks within Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, and to provide land use planning for the physical development of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. In addition, the agency gained responsibility for the public recreation program in Prince George’s County in 1970. The governing body of M-NCPPC consists of ten members, five appointed by Montgomery County and five by Prince George’s County. The Commission coordinates and acts on matters of interest to both counties and meets at least once a month. The members of the commission from each county serve on separate county planning boards to facilitate, review, and administer the matters affecting their respective counties.  

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