Tim Adams
Democratic · MD · Prince George's County Council Member, District 4
Tim Adams was appointed to represent District 4 on the Prince George's County Council in February 2026, after two terms as mayor of Bowie and decades running a defense services company. His priorities are safer, cleaner neighborhoods and careful county budgeting that cuts waste.
Where Tim Adams stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (2 records)
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (2 support · 3 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
As mayor, voted no on dropping the city's extra COVID-19 rules at its gym, ice arena, and historic sites beyond the county mask requirement; it passed 4-2.
January 10, 2022Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: cityofbowie.org
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 support · 3 oppose
Voted yes on new use and occupancy permit fees for certain businesses that fund a Quality of Life Improvement Fund; it passed 9-2.
April 21, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com
Voted yes on a mid-year transfer of money within the fiscal year 2026 budget to cover unexpected costs; it passed 9-1.
April 14, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com
As mayor, cast the only no vote on starting design of a new ice rink at the city golf course site, after asking about its effect on city finances; it passed 6-1.
September 20, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofbowie.org
As mayor, voted for a $715,000 COVID-19 relief package for small businesses and a food pantry, which failed because it needed a two-thirds vote; he then voted against a smaller $270,000 version, which passed 5-2.
June 15, 2020Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofbowie.org
As mayor, voted no on a sole-source natural gas contract for the city's ice rink after asking that all ice rink contracts be put on hold during the pandemic; it passed 4-2.
April 6, 2020Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofbowie.org
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 2 support
Sponsored a resolution urging the County Executive to create an ombudsman for seniors and residents with disabilities; the council adopted it unanimously (CR-106-2026).
October 6, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: pgccouncil.us
As mayor, voted for a $715,000 COVID-19 relief package for small businesses and a food pantry, which failed because it needed a two-thirds vote; he then voted against a smaller $270,000 version, which passed 5-2.
June 15, 2020Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: cityofbowie.org
Track record — General
General · 9 records
Sponsored and moved a law exempting some private schools in residential zones from needing special exception approval; the council enacted it 9-0 (CB-069-2026).
September 29, 2026
Source: princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com
Cast the only no vote in committee on a two-year moratorium on data center applications, which advanced 7-1; he later voted yes when the council adopted it 7-0.
July 7, 2026
Source: princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com
Voted yes on a proposed charter amendment for the 2026 ballot to eliminate the council's at-large seats and have nine district members; it passed 8-2.
June 22, 2026
Source: princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com
Voted yes on a proposed charter amendment exempting from referendum the taxes and fees on businesses judged harmful to the community; it passed 8-2.
June 22, 2026
Source: princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com
Was appointed by the County Council to fill the District 4 council vacancy, chosen from seven applicants; he is the first council member to serve while using a wheelchair.
January 23, 2026
Source: pgccouncil.us
Was re-elected mayor of Bowie in the 2023 city election.
November 7, 2023
Source: cityofbowie.org
As mayor, abstained from the vote approving a city fiber network contract, citing past business with the contractor; the items passed 6-0.
April 20, 2020
Source: cityofbowie.org
Was sworn in as mayor of Bowie, the first Black mayor in the city's history.
November 18, 2019
Source: wjla.com
Testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship with recommendations to improve federal contracting for small businesses, as head of the defense contractor SA-TECH.
March 1, 2018
Source: washingtoninformer.com
Past race Tim Adams ran in:
- County Council District 4 · November 3, 2026 · Prince George's County, Maryland · incumbent