The Prince George鈥檚 County Council selected聽Bowie Mayor Tim Adams to fill the vacant District 4 seat during a Jan. 23 virtual hearing.
Adams, who has been mayor of Bowie since 2019, was chosen from a list of seven candidates.
鈥淲e congratulate Mayor Adams and look forward to him joining us on the Council,鈥� Council Chair Krystal Oriadha .
鈥淚n welcoming the first council member to serve while using a wheelchair, we celebrate a milestone in inclusivity. I know his leadership will inspire us to prioritize accessibility and representation in our legislative efforts.鈥�
In addition to breaking barriers in inclusivity on the Prince George鈥檚 County Council, Adams was also the first Black mayor in Bowie鈥檚 138-year history when he was first elected in 2019. In 2023, Adams was elected to a second term.
Adams is a longtime CEO of a defense contracting company headquartered in Prince George’s County and a former chairperson and member of the Bowie State University Foundation, which provides scholarships to students. He also serves as a member of more than a dozen philanthropic, business and other boards and commissions.
鈥淒istrict 4 reflects many of the same priorities I鈥檝e addressed at the municipal level, including strong schools, reliable transportation, affordability, environmental stewardship, and thoughtful development that serves existing communities as well as future generations,鈥� Adams told the Council during Friday鈥檚 public selection process.
鈥淢y commitment is to listen first, govern responsibly, and be a reliable partner focused on advancing the best interests of District 4 and Prince George鈥檚 County as a whole.鈥�
Greenbelt Mayor Emmett Jordan and聽, an advocate who runs a tech company, also ran for the vacancy.
The seat Adams is filling was formerly held by District 4 Council Member Ingrid S. Watson, who resigned ., a nonprofied that brings business and jobs to Prince George’s County.
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