Former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker III Confirms Decision to Run for Angela Alsobrooks' Vacated Seat
Date:
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time:
11:00AM
Location:
9503 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Event Description:
Former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker III will hold a press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 10 to formally announce his candidacy for County Executive, following the resignation of County Executive Angela Alsobrooks on Dec. 2.
A Special Election will be held to determine who will complete the last 2 years of Alsobrooks’ term, and Baker, who previously held the position from 2010 to 2018, has decided to enter the race where he brings experience and expertise to the position.
During his tenure as County Executive, Baker championed transformative economic and public safety initiatives that left a lasting impact on Prince George’s County. Under his leadership, 6,000 jobs were created, nearly 40,000 workers were trained to enter emerging industries, and a $50 million Economic Development Incentive Fund spurred small business growth, transit-oriented development, and reduced travel times.
Baker’s leadership also drove transformative change through major projects like the $1.5 billion MGM Casino, which created 3,500 jobs and fueled economic growth, with nearly half of the positions filled by Prince George’s County residents. In addition, his Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative (TNI) brought together law enforcement, community organizations, and residents in targeted areas, leading to a 58% reduction in violent crime and fostering safer, stronger communities.
With decades of public service experience, including his start as a Maryland House of Delegates representative in 1994, Baker’s deep community connections position him as a seasoned candidate ready to lead Prince George’s County through this unprecedented leadership transition.
Media Availability: Please contact michaelceraso@yourwinningmargins to RSVP for the presser or reply to this email to coordinate a one-on-one interview with Baker.
About Rushern Baker III: Rushern Baker III proudly served as county executive for Maryland's Prince George’s County from 2010-2018. Prior to that role, he represented Prince George’s County in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1994 to 2003. Baker is a former president of the County Executives of America, and he served as a board member for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, the National Association of Counties, the Maryland Association of Counties and the Alzheimer’s Association's National Capital Area Chapter Alzheimer’s Association. He earned the National Forum for Black Public Administrators’ National Leadership Award for Public Service and the Maryland/Washington Minority Contractors Association's Most Innovative Executive of the Year for Minority Business. In addition to receiving a 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater, Howard University, Baker also received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 2013 from the HBCU. He was also named one of Washingtonian Magazine’s “2014 Washingtonians of the Year” and earned the Latino Leaders Network’s 2015 Chairman’s Award.