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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 raceTamara Davis Brown is a candidate for Prince George's County Council Member representing District 9 and southern Prince George's County, seeking to fill a vacant at-large seat in a crowded Democratic primary race as of August 2024. She describes herself as an experienced leader with over two decades of experience in land use and development matters, having served on the front lines as a civic association president and homeowners' alliance leader. A woman of faith who values integrity above all, she emphasizes her history of bipartisan relationships built while advising the Maryland Attorney General under both Governor O'Malley and Governor Hogan. She highlights her background as a wife, mother of two raised in Prince George's County public schools, and an active member of various community organizations including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the South County Democratic Club. Her platform focuses on protecting land legacy, ensuring transparency, accountability, and delivering results for families, seniors, youth, and local businesses without compromising her character or serving special interests.
Sources: Campaign website
I am running for office to be a fierce advocate and a strong voice for our community's unique needs.
District 9 deserves a leader that will be transparent, accountable and in touch with its diverse needs.
For over 2 decades, I have been your voice on land use and development matters.
I will not compromise my integrity for selfish ambitions.
In this role, I was responsible for making mandatory mediation a requirement in home foreclosure cases.
My life's work in business, civic activism, and public service has prepared me for one mission: to represent District 9 and southern Prince George's County with unwavering integrity.
Source: tamaradavisbrown.org
Land Use and Development
Brown emphasizes her two decades of experience on land use matters and protecting community character from irresponsible development projects.
“For over 2 decades, I have been your voice on land use and development matters. standing up for us in development and zoning battles to protect our land, our community character, and our generational wealth from irresponsible development projects.”
Community Advocacy and Integrity
Brown pledges to serve the people rather than special interests and maintain transparency and accountability for District 9.
“District 9 deserves a leader that will be transparent, accountable and in touch with its diverse needs. I understand that elected leaders are in office to serve the people, not themselves or special interests.”
Foreclosure Mediation
Brown highlights her past role advising the Attorney General where she made mandatory mediation a requirement in home foreclosure cases.
“In this role, I was responsible for making mandatory mediation a requirement in home foreclosure cases.”
External coverage from Maryland Matters indicates Davis Brown is competing in a crowded Democratic primary race for an at-large seat on the Prince George's County Council to replace former member Mel Franklin. As of August 2024, reports noted that incumbent Jolene Ivey was expected to secure the nomination while Davis Brown faced off against other candidates in the special election context. The news headlines describe a crowded field filing to fill the vacant seat following the departure of the previous council member.
“For over 2 decades, I have been your voice on land use and development matters.”
Source“I was an active PTSA member that fought off Walmart near John Hanson Montessori School and Oxon High School”
Source“Police Divisions IV, V, & VII Citizens Advisory Council Board Member: Housing Options & Planning Enterprise (H.O.P.E.) Camp Springs Sustainable Communities”
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