2002 Gubernatorial Election

2002 Prince George's County Ballot Questions

Question A - Charter Amendment

Budget, Finance and County Purchasing

To revise the duties of the County Auditor and the Purchasing Agent; to amend certain procedures relating to competitive bidding; to remove specific references regarding the Office of Budget and the Office of Finance; to amend and delete certain procedures relating to the formation and adoption of the County budget; and to renumber and make conforming amendments to certain retained sections.

For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment

Question B - Charter Amendment

County Council - Redistricting and Vacancies

To amend the provisions relating to the procedure for reestablishing the boundaries of Council districts; to amend the provisions pertaining to the filling of a vacancy in the office of Council member; and to make style and conforming amendments.

For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment

Question C - Charter Amendment

County Personnel and County Council Powers

To provide for the removal of a Council member under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of a compensation review board to recommend the rate of compensation for the County Executive and Council members; to modify certain procedures relating to the enactment of legislation; to amend the procedure for the removal of certain appointed officials; to modify the allocation of positions between the exempt and classified service; to remove specific references regarding the Office of Personnel; to amend the jurisdiction of the Personnel Board; and to provide for the delegation of the Council's subpoena power.

For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment

Question D - Charter Amendment

Repealing Obsolete Provisions and Making Various Provisions Consistent with State Law

To amend outdated provisions of the Charter relating to equal rights and non-discrimination and access to public records; to make stylistic changes to the rules related to the computation of time; to repeal an obsolete provision relating to governmental liability; and to provide for the periodic review of the Charter.

For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment

Question E - Charter Required Referendum

County Buildings Bonds

An Act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $7,500,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of County Buildings, as defined therein.

For the Referendu
Against the Referendum

Question F - Charter Required Referendum

Library Facilities Bonds

An Act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $1,750,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Library Facilities, as defined therein.

For
Against

Question G - Charter Required Referendum

Community College Facilities Bonds

An Act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $15,988,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Community College Facilities, as defined therein.

For the Referendum
Against the Referendum

Question H - Charter Required Referendum

Public Safety Facilities Bonds

An Act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $10,302,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Public Safety Facilities (including Fire Department Facilities), as defined therein.

For the Referendum
Against the Referendum

Question I - Charter Required Referendum

Public Works and Transportation Facilities Bonds

An Act enabling the County to borrow money and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $76,072,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation or repair of Public Works and Transportation Facilities (including roads and bridges, parking lots, and maintenance facilities), as defined therein.

For the Referendum
Against the Referendum