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County Council Member · District 4 · 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 raceTimothy J. Adams is a former mayor of Bowie who was appointed by the Prince George's County Council to serve as District 4 councilmember in January 2026, filling the seat vacated by Ingrid Watson. He became Bowie's first African American mayor in 2019 and holds a historic milestone as the first member of the county council to serve while using a wheelchair. Adams founded Systems Application & Technologies Inc., a Department of Defense contracting firm, 37 years ago, which he describes as putting people first. During his tenure as Bowie's mayor, he maintained a triple-A bond rating for the city and prioritized public health among senior populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. He views his role not as political but as a public servant focused on community outreach and making communities better.
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Public Health
Prioritizing public health specifically among the senior population during the pandemic despite unpopular decisions.
“"efforts to secure public health, specifically among the senior population, and fiscal responsibility were crucial to serving the community's best interest."”
Fiscal Policy
Maintaining a triple-A bond rating for the city throughout his tenure as mayor.
“"Bowie maintained a triple-A bond rating, the highest credit rating a city can receive, throughout his tenure, he said."”
Community Outreach
Viewing the new position as an opportunity to broaden community outreach and putting people first.
“"I've always felt that we should all be engaged in trying to make our communities better," Adams said. ... "Putting people first was a big part of that."”
External coverage highlights Adams' appointment to District 4 following Ingrid Watson's resignation and notes the controversy regarding curtailed public input during the selection process due to technical difficulties and a tight timeline. News reports emphasize his historic status as the first African American mayor of Bowie and the first council member serving in a wheelchair, noting he was selected from seven candidates over a week-long application period. He is described as bringing business experience, government service, and philanthropy to the role while maintaining a focus on accessibility and community engagement.
“"specifically among the senior population, and fiscal responsibility were crucial to serving the community's best interest."”
Source“"Bowie maintained a triple-A bond rating, the highest credit rating a city can receive, throughout his tenure, he said."”
Source“"efforts to secure public health, specifically among the senior population... were crucial"”
Source“"I've always felt that we should all be engaged in trying to make our communities better," Adams said."”
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