Prince George’s County Executive

What’s the job: The chief executive in Maryland’s largest counties. The executive proposes the county budget and oversees services and agencies, such as police, public works, and planning and development. Elected to a four-year term.

Democratic

Name: Aisha N. Braveboy

Age: 52

Personal:

Education: Bachelor’s degree, government and politics, University of Maryland, College Park; Juris Doctor, Howard University School of Law.

Experience: County executive, Prince George’s County; County State’s Attorney; delegate, Maryland House of Delegates, 25th Legislative District.

Questionnaire

Q: As county executive, what will be your primary focus to help improve the lives of Prince George’s County residents?

Q: The county’s required contribution to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future has grown significantly, while state delays have created new uncertainty for PGCPS. What would you do to address this?

Q: Prince George’s County has made significant investments in its school system, yet improving academic outcomes have remained a persistent challenge. What would you use your influence to do?

Q: What is your public safety philosophy? And how would you hold the Prince George’s County Police Department accountable for both crime reduction and community trust?

Q: What is your strategy for diversifying the county’s economic base so it’s less vulnerable to federal workforce disruptions?

Q: Do data centers have a role to play in the county’s economic development? How would you approach community input for data centers and other similar developments?

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