Laurel High School to host county budget hearing (Feb. 12, 2014)

[Anonymous]

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III (D) will host the county’s third 2014 public budget hearing at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at Laurel High School, 8000 Cherry Lane in Laurel.

The public budget hearings are a time for residents to voice their opinions on the county budget and county government priorities, said Barry Hudson, communications manager for the county executive’s office.

“It’s basically citizens talking about what they want the government to fix within the community,” he said. “It is a wonderful way for residents to be heard.”

Hudson said the events are set up like hearings, with residents testifying about their concerns rather than posing questions to the county executive.

At the first budget hearing in Oxon Hill on Jan. 28, around 20 community members signed up to testify, he said.

Those interested in testifying at the hearing can pre-register by calling 301-952-4547.