On two new county councils, more diversity, newcomers and some reinvigorated leaders - Maryland Matters

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On two new county councils, more diversity, newcomers and some reinvigorated leaders - Maryland Matters

The Prince George’s County Council held its annual gavel exchange session Tuesday to appoint new leadership, but this year came with a bit of a twist. Outgoing council chair Calvin Hawkins nominated councilmember Jolene Ivey to become the new chair. However, Ivey made a “substitute motion” and recommended Tom Dernoga instead. The 11-member body, all Democrats, unanimously chose Dernoga for a position he last held when he served on council more t…