Via press release:
On Tuesday, January 13, District 4 Council Member Ingrid S. Watson announced she will resign from the County Council effective Friday, January 16 and transition to a new position as President and CEO of the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation.
“It has been the honor of a lifetime serving the residents of Prince George’s County and District 4 as a member of the County Council, and I am deeply grateful for the trust my constituents placed in me,” said Council Member Watson. “My expansive career in public service has equipped me with invaluable experience in the economic development sector, enabling me to collaborate with developers and landowners to drive impactful new projects and cultivate a business-friendly environment in Prince George’s County. Leaving the Council is bittersweet, but I’m excited to continue this vital work in my new role.”
Council Member Watson also thanks her incredible team in the District 4 office for their hard work and dedicated efforts to the residents.
Council Member Watson served more than three years on the Council, starting in December 2022. Her history of community service in the county spans 30 years and includes serving on the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee and serving as an At-Large member of the Bowie City Council. Council Member Watson is a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and served as the 11th President of the Iota Gamma Omega Chapter. She previously worked as a Government Affairs Manager for Children’s National Hospital and Outreach/Communications Manager for Employ Prince George’s. Her passion for public service was ignited during her 10 years of experience working in the District 4 office for two previous Council Members, where she gained invaluable insights into local governance and policy.
As a County Council Member, her focus is always responsive constituent services. She championed legislation and initiatives that look out for seniors and vulnerable residents, promote county beautification and trash pickup, and strengthen protections and access to care for pets and animals. She also provided much needed funding to nonprofits to support food giveaways, educational programs, scholarships, and a host of programs in support of Prince George’s County residents. Council Member Watson also served as Chair of the Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee for the last two years, and as a member of the Education & Workforce Development and Health, Human Services, and Public Safety Committees. She also chaired the Accessory Dwelling Unit Task Force.
Her current term was set to expire on December 5, 2026.
Pursuant to the County Code, when there is a vacancy in the Office of a Council Member that occurs during the last year of a term, a majority of the remaining Council Members will appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy.
