In the midst of a competitive race for a Prince George’s County Council seat, the council member in that spot stepped down and cleared the way for a temporary appointment. But some candidates say they would rather run their race than be appointed to the seat.
Derrick L. Davis stepped down from the District 6 seat just months before the primary. Now, the Council is preparing to appoint his interim successor.
The Council will publicly interview candidates who have submitted their names for the seat on Tuesday.
Nine people, including two candidates who have been vying for the spot, have applied to be appointed to the District 6 seat. According to a Council spokesperson, each applicant will have 5 minutes to make their case for consideration. The public can watch the process but can not participate.
