Welcome to the IHHAAC IHHAAC provides information and facilitates networking among civic groups, community activists and individuals concerned about the future of Prince George's County in general and of south county in particular, especially about those issues which affect our quality of life and property values. IHHAAC is proactive in the political process, monitoring developments and testifying on land use planning, crime, education, transportation, economic development, and social welfare issues.
Report on 2010 Candidates for Councilmanic Districts 8 & 9
The IHHAAC Board of Directors in recent months sent a questionnaire to all candidates who had filed for Councilmanic Districts 8 and 9, asking them to respond in writing; only one candidate did not accept the invitation. This was in preparation for one-hour interviews to weigh the qualifications of each candidate by panels of civic leaders and activists.
The District 9 panel completed its work on March 6. The members voted unanimously to endorse Mel Franklin of Upper Marlboro for election to the Prince George’s County Council representing District 9. The panel concluded that Mr. Franklin’s qualifications are "head and shoulders" above the other candidates for District 9. [District 9 Candidates' Responses] The District 8 panel completed its interviews on March 27. The members decided that they need additional information before drawing any conclusions about the best qualified candidate(s). Accordingly, the Panel agreed to observe the candidates’ campaigns for a minimum of 60-days, after which it will reconvene for further discussion of the merits of the District 8 candidates. The question of an eventual endorsement has been left open. [ District 8 Candidates' Responses] In coming months IHHAAC will convene a panel of civic leaders and activists to evaluate the qualifications of candidates for County Executive. Those candidates who have filed with the Board of Elections have been invited [Exec Invitation Ltr] to respond to a series of fifteen questions to Interrogatories attachment] concerning their personal and professional qualifications and about their views and positions on issues important to the citizenry. Those candidates have been invited to participate in extensive interviews regarding their candidacies.
Who are our candidates?
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