Prince George's County Question A: Harmful Businesses Taxes and Fees
Source: elections.maryland.gov
What does this measure do?
Prince George's County could charge new or higher taxes and fees on businesses it finds harmful, such as tobacco shops, liquor stores, and self-storage, without the public vote the charter now requires. The owners of those businesses would pay; the measure does not change taxes for anyone else.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Prince George's County Council (CR-053-2026, Council Chair Krystal Oriadha, District 7)
Oriadha is the council chair and District 7 member. She pushed a $5,000 yearly fee on liquor, tobacco, gun and self-storage stores; this would keep such fees safe from a referendum.
Source: pgccouncil.us
A YES vote means
The County Council could set new or higher taxes and fees on businesses it finds harmful, like tobacco shops, liquor stores, and self-storage, without a public vote, as far as state law allows.
A NO vote means
A new or higher tax or fee on these businesses would still need approval from county voters at an election before it could take effect.
Sources: elections.maryland.gov · princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com
Source: elections.maryland.gov