Prince George's Council Member Calvin Hawkins II Resigns for Executive Role

The Prince George's County Council posted a News Flash on December 19 announcing that At Large Council Member Calvin S. Hawkins II is resigning his seat effective Monday December 22 to accept a role in the Executive Branch as Assistant Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development. Hawkins leaves the council after seven years of service during which he led initiatives on emergency rental assistance, small business support, and sponsorship of the Re Entry Advisory Board.

Under county code, when a vacancy occurs during the final year of a term the remaining council members appoint a qualified replacement. The council invited letters of interest and resumes from registered voters of Prince George's County, with submissions due by Friday December 26, 2025. The notice provides contact information and instructions for constituents on how to submit materials at pgccouncil.us/m/NewsFlash.

Hawkins departure removes an at large voice that represented the county as a whole rather than a single district. That has immediate implications for constituent access and for votes on countywide priorities such as housing affordability and small business recovery programs. Council decisions in the coming weeks will determine who fills the seat and how quickly ongoing initiatives that Hawkins sponsored can be advanced without interruption.

The appointment process concentrates responsibility among the remaining council members, making transparency and community engagement important to maintain public trust. Registered voters interested in consideration have a narrow window to apply, and the selection will influence the council's balance on issues tied to economic development and re entry policy.

Hawkins move to the Executive Branch reflects a broader pattern of local leaders shifting into administrative roles where they can directly shape program implementation. For Prince George's County residents, the immediate questions are who will represent countywide interests and how the council will preserve momentum on programs the departing council member championed. The council's timeline and the pool of applicants will determine how quickly representation is restored.