Prince George’s County Council announces special election after recent resignation

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.comThe Prince George’s County Council recently released two dates for special elections to replace former Council Member Jamel “Mel” Franklin who resigned on June 14.“After nearly 14 years of service, At-Large Council Member Mel Franklin has resigned his position. Franklin served two terms representing District 9 beginning in December 2010, before being elected twice as an At-Large Council Member,” said Jennifer A. Jenkins, Prince George’s County Council administrator, in a statement on June 14. “We thank Council Member Franklin for his years of dedication, hard work and service.”The Prince George’s County Council sets special election dates to fill a vacancy left by former Council Member Jamel “Mel” Franklin. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Prince George’s County Government“We are committed to a smooth transition for the benefit of our residents,” she continued.& The special primary election is set for Aug. 6 and the special general election is on Nov. 5. Prospective applicants must file a certificate of candidacy with the Prince George’s County Board of Elections by July 5.& On June 20, about a week after Franklin resigned, Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard III announced that charges were filed in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel...