At-large county council member Mel Franklin resigned from his position Friday, kicking off a process to include a special and primary election.
From left, council members Calvin Hawkins II, Jamel “Mel” Franklin and Edward Burroughs III early last year during a Prince George’s County weekly session in Largo, Md. At-large Prince George’s County Council member Jamel “Mel” Franklin resigned from his position effective Friday, an official of the council announced..Efforts to reach Franklin for comment on Friday were not immediately successful.
to broaden the focus of the council and improve institutional memory by making it possible for some lawmakers to serve two terms in a district seat and then two terms at large.During his time in office, he wrote more than 100 pieces of legislation that were adopted or enacted into law, in a range of areas including development and public safety.
Jenkins said that the legislation has “significantly shaped” the county and that his wisdom has been “invaluable in guiding the council over many years.” Among other things for which he was known, he had a reputation as an advocate forUnder the county code, a special primary election could be held between late July and the middle of August.
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