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County Council Member · District 9 · Prince George's County · 2026 Primary
County Council Members serve as the legislative branch of county government, passing local laws and approving the annual budget that funds public schools, roads, and emergency services. They set local tax rates and make final decisions on land use and zoning, which determines where new homes and businesses can be built. This office is responsible for prioritizing how your tax dollars are spent and managing the long-term growth and infrastructure of your community.
View all candidates in this raceLolita E. Walker is a Democratic candidate running for Prince George's County Council District 9 in the 2026 election cycle. She brings extensive experience as an industrial engineer, MBA holder with nearly 20 years of corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, former educator at the collegiate level, five-time author, and certified life and executive coach. Walker previously served as Chair and Vice Chair of the Prince George's County Board of Education representing District 9, where she advocated for 131K scholars and 22K educators. As a proud mother, PGCPS graduate, and District 9 homeowner, she positions herself as a bridge-builder connecting people, policy, and purpose. Her campaign emphasizes transparent governance, stronger constituent connection, and responsible leadership that reflects community priorities.
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This isn't just a race for the next District 9 County Councilmember. It's an intentional choice about how we lead, how we listen, and how we serve.
My focus is simple: stronger connection, clearer communication, and responsible governance that reflects community priorities.
Connect. Build. Thrive. - Together" is more than a motto or catchphrase. It is a movement spearheaded by Lolita E. Walker.
Effective government works by strengthening our connections, advancing thoughtful policy, and governing responsibly.
Source: votelolitawalker.com
Constituent Services
Ensuring residents understand how decisions are made, have clear access to constituent services and county processes
“I'm running to continue the momentum in District 9 by ensuring residents are heard, understand how decisions are made, and have clear access to constituent services and county processes.”
Economic Development
Growing the tax base through thoughtful economic development so opportunity expands and homeowner burdens ease
“Shared Prosperity: Growing the tax base through thoughtful economic development so opportunity expands and homeowner burdens ease”
Education
Continuing momentum in District 9 while addressing real needs of community, with focus on education policy
“This guiding framework is Lolita's approach to constituent services, economic development, education, partnerships, public health, and land use decisions”
Public Health
Addressing real needs of community including public health concerns through responsible governance
“This guiding framework is Lolita's approach to constituent services, economic development, education, partnerships, public health, and land use decisions”
Land Use Decisions
Governed with transparency, communication, and long-term impact for responsible growth
“This guiding framework is Lolita's approach to constituent services, economic development, education, partnerships, public health, and land use decisions”
PG Proud magazine published an article on March 28, 2026 listing Lolita E. Walker as one of the Democratic candidates running for Prince George's County Council District 9 in the upcoming election cycle. The article notes that candidates are emerging as the local election cycle approaches and states that more details about each candidate's primary policy priorities will be shared over coming weeks.
“Former Elected Chair & Vice Chair, Prince George's County Board of Education, representing District 9. Educator at the collegiate level who challenges scholars to excel.”
Source“Shared Prosperity: Growing the tax base through thoughtful economic development so opportunity expands and homeowner burdens ease”
Source“Strong Neighborhoods: Investing in safe, stable, and well-planned communities. Community: Ensuring local voices shape priorities across District 9 & beyond”
Source“This guiding framework is Lolita's approach to constituent services, economic development, education, partnerships, public health, and land use decisions”
Source“Responsibly: Using public resources wisely. Responsible governance that reflects community priorities.”
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