Prince George's County Planning Board Swears In Two New Commissioners

Brittany Jenkins and Lori Matthews joined the Prince George's County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission this week, welcomed by the board during a March 17-19 swearing-in period that concluded Wednesday.

Both commissioners were appointed by County Executive Aisha N. Braveboy. The M-NCPPC formalized the appointments in a news release dated March 19, 2026, marking the additions to a board responsible for shaping land use, development, and environmental policy across the county.

The Planning Board operates under the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the bi-county agency that oversees planning functions for Prince George's and Montgomery counties. The Prince George's County Planning Department, which supports the board's work, carries a mission to promote economic vitality, environmental sustainability, design excellence, and quality development that promotes healthy lifestyles in Prince George's County. Those broad priorities will frame the policy terrain Jenkins and Matthews step into as new commissioners.

The M-NCPPC did not release biographical details about either commissioner in its announcement, including prior professional background, term lengths, or any committee assignments. The agency also did not include statements from County Executive Braveboy, the incoming commissioners, or the Planning Board chair.

The appointments arrive during an active stretch for the county's planning apparatus. One day before the swearing-in announcement, the Planning Department recognized participants of its inaugural "Planning in Our County: A Course for Municipal Officials," a program designed to build planning literacy among local government leaders. Earlier in March, the board announced a location update for its public meetings.

Residents seeking to engage with the Planning Board or its programs can reach the Public Affairs Office at 301-952-3038 or by email at PublicAffairs@ppd.mncppc.org. Those requiring disability accommodations for any M-NCPPC program should make that request at least two weeks before the relevant program date. Media inquiries can be directed to Chief Communications Officer Calista Black at calista.black@mncppc.org or 301-952-3038, or to Public Affairs and Marketing Specialist Patricia Villone at patricia.villone@mncppc.org or 301-952-4112. Additional information about the Planning Department is available at pgplanning.org.