Senator-Elect Angela Alsobrooks Resigns As PG County Executive
Senator-Elect Angela Alsobrooks Resigns As Prince George’s County Executive
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Senator-elect Angela Alsobrooks officially resigned as Prince George’s County executive on Monday at 10 a.m., as she prepares to be sworn into Congress on Jan. 3, 2025.
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Alsobrooks, who defeated former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan last month, will fill the Senate seat vacated by retiring Sen. Ben Cardin. In her farewell, she thanked residents for their trust and reflected on her tenure: “Serving the residents of this county has been the honor of my lifetime, and I am deeply proud of all we have accomplished together.”
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With two years left in her term as county executive, Alsobrooks’ departure triggers a special election to select her permanent successor. While a date for the election has not yet been set, the Prince George’s County charter mandates that the chief administrative officer step in as acting county executive.
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Tara Jackson, who has served as the county’s chief administrative officer since December 2020 and been part of Alsobrooks’ leadership team since 2018, will assume the interim role. Jackson brings years of experience to the position as the county navigates its next steps.
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