M-NCPPC Reaffirms Commitment to Fiscal Stewardship and Legal Clarity

June 17, 2026

For Immediate Release: 

Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) respects the Court’s consideration of these important issues on behalf of the residents of Prince George’s County. The Commission voted unanimously to bring this action due to the significant legal questions raised by the transfer of $39.3 million out of the Commission’s Park, Recreation, and Administrative Funds. The Land Use Article that governs M-NCPPC is clear about how these funds may be used as a matter of law.

Today’s hearing is not about politics. It’s about process and procedure to ensure that M-NCPPC continues to be a good fiscal steward of taxpayer dollars consistent with the Land Use Article that governs the Commission.

We look forward to the Court’s decision, and at the same time, remain committed to a constructive working relationship with the County Council on behalf of the 900,000 residents of Prince George’s County that depend on M-NCPPC services and programs every day.

About The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission 

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a bi-county agency empowered by the State of Maryland in 1927 to acquire, develop, maintain, and administer a regional system of parks within Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, and to provide land use planning for the physical development of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. In addition, the agency gained responsibility for the public recreation program in Prince George’s County in 1970. The governing body of M-NCPPC consists of 10 members, five appointed by Montgomery County and five by Prince George’s County. The Commission coordinates and acts on matters of interest to both counties and meets at least once a month. The members of the commission from each county serve on separate county planning boards to facilitate, review, and administer the matters affecting their respective counties.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Calista Black, Calista.Black@mncppc.org  

Anika B. Jackson, Anika.Jackson@pgparks.com