Katina Shoulars named Acting Deputy Planning Director in Prince George's

The Prince George's County Planning Board posted on December 19 that Katina Shoulars was named Acting Deputy Planning Director of Operations for the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission Prince George's County Planning Department. The notice identified Shoulars as serving in an acting leadership role to support planning operations across the county, part of internal adjustments within the department.

The deputy director of operations is a senior management position responsible for coordinating the day to day functions that keep planning services moving. In Prince George's County those services include land use review, zoning analysis, development plan processing and community engagement around projects that shape neighborhoods. An acting appointment typically means Shoulars will steward ongoing workflows while the department evaluates long term leadership needs.

For residents the appointment matters because leadership changes can influence schedule expectations for development reviews, the management of community meetings, and the continuity of large planning initiatives. Several high profile projects and neighborhood plans that pass through the county planning process rely on predictable timelines and consistent technical oversight. The county will need that continuity as staff complete reviews and prepare recommendations that affect housing, transportation and local infrastructure.

The move also carries implications for interjurisdictional coordination. Prince George's County planning work is often tied to regional transit projects, state infrastructure programs and federal grant opportunities. A stable operations lead helps maintain those relationships and ensures the county can respond to regional planning demands in a timely manner.

Residents seeking more information can follow the Planning Board news feed for updates on departmental leadership and operational announcements, or contact the Planning Department directly with questions about specific projects or review timelines. As the department moves forward under acting leadership, the community will watch how the appointment influences both routine operations and the delivery of major planning initiatives across the county.