Prince George’s County, Maryland, Council member Mel Franklin has announced his resignation from the position he’s held since 2018.
Franklin’s resignation after more than a decade spent in service — first as a District 9 council member in 2010 before winning an at-large council seat in 2018 — was announced and went into effect late Friday.
“We thank Council Member Franklin for his years of dedication, hard work, and service. He’s authored numerous pieces of legislation that have significantly shaped Prince George’s County, and his knowledge and expertise have been invaluable in guiding the Council over many years. His presence will be greatly missed,” council administrator Jennifer Jenkins said in a statement.
The seat will remain open until a special election later this year, as the legislative body moves to promptly fill the vacancy.
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