The Prince George County Committee of the Whole meeting on February 11, 2025, focused on the allocation of local impact grant funds, with significant discussions led by Stanley Early, the Director of Office Budget Management. The meeting outlined a multi-year plan for the distribution of $3 million annually in local impact grant funds, which will continue indefinitely.

Of the total funds, $1.8 million is available for allocation after a mandatory $1.2 million is set aside. Early proposed that $450,000 be allocated to Crossland High School, in compliance with a county law that mandates at least 25% of the local impact grant funds be directed towards vocational and technical programs at the school. The remaining $1.35 million is recommended for the police department to address increased policing needs at MGM and National Harbor, where costs have previously exceeded $1.7 million.

Council members raised questions regarding the allocation process, particularly the necessity of adhering to the 25% requirement for Crossland High School. Miss Benoit emphasized the importance of clearly delineating the funds in the budget drafts to ensure compliance with both county and state regulations.

The council is expected to provide feedback on the proposed allocations in the following week, as discussions continue regarding the best use of the local impact grant funds to benefit both educational and public safety initiatives in the community.