Prince George’s County Council appoints Danielle Hunter to District 6

The Prince George's County Council unanimously appointed Danielle Hunter to fill the District 6 seat on Jan. 16, replacing Wala Blegay after Blegay moved into an at-large seat. Hunter will serve in the District 6 position through Dec. 7, giving residents continued representation on the council while the seat’s longer-term occupant is decided by voters.

Hunter is a longtime county resident who said she and her family have lived in Prince George’s County for more than 20 years and in the District 6 area for the past seven years. She previously served inside County Executive Aisha Braveboy’s office as director of appointments for the county’s boards and commissions. That administrative experience gives Hunter direct familiarity with the county’s advisory bodies and the appointment process that steers local policy implementation.

Council Chair Krystal Oriadha said the council considered many strong candidates and expressed hope that the appointee will represent District 6 constituents well. The appointment was unanimous, signaling broad council agreement on a temporary choice ahead of the next electoral cycle. Hunter has told county leaders she plans to run for the seat to pursue a full term.

Hunter identified safety, education and health care as her top priorities, positioning her agenda around issues that shape daily life for District 6 residents. For a district that has struggled with public safety concerns, school capacity and access to primary care, an appointed council member who prioritizes those areas may push for near-term policy attention and budgetary focus. Her work with appointments could also affect how she engages with neighborhood groups, commissions and county agencies.

For residents, the practical implications are immediate: District 6 will have a full-voting council member in place as the council moves into budget discussions and committee work early in the year. Constituents should expect Hunter to begin taking constituent meetings and to represent district interests on council votes. Because she intends to run for a full term, Hunter’s early performance and visibility will likely shape the coming campaign and voters’ choices.

The appointment closes the short-term vacancy but starts a new political chapter for District 6. Residents who want to follow Hunter’s priorities or weigh in ahead of the election should monitor council agendas, attend public hearings, and engage with District 6 events so their concerns are on the record before campaign season accelerates.