M-NCPPC Chairman Darryl Barnes Announces Inaugural Meeting for Youth Advisory Council
September 17, 2025
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Prince George’s County Planning Board
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
September 17, 2025
M-NCPPC Chairman Darryl Barnes Announces Inaugural Meeting for Youth Advisory Council
LARGO, MD – Chairman Darryl Barnes of the Prince George’s County Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) invites young residents of Prince George’s County to attend the inaugural meeting of the Chairman Barnes’ Youth Advisory Council this month to learn about M-NCPPC, share their perspectives on community needs and interests, and help shape the future of parks, planning, and recreation programming in the County.
Youth voices are important to guiding the agency in building inclusive, innovative, and responsive community spaces. This forum will provide a platform for students, ages 12 – 16, to directly impact the direction of local initiatives. Service-learning hours will be available for students who participate.
WHO:
Chairman Darryl Barnes
Prince George’s County Planning Board
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
WHAT:
Chairman Barnes’ Youth Advisory Council Meeting
WHEN:
Friday, September 26, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
WHERE:
Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, Maryland 20785
REGISTER:
Register in advance, visit https://pgplan.org/youthcouncil.
Assistance
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission encourages the participation of people with disabilities in all its programs and services. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. Call the Public Affairs Office at 301-952-3038, email PublicAffairs@ppd.mncppc.org, or complete the online form.
Contact:
Angelique Alston
Public Affairs and Marketing Specialist III
angelique.alston@mncppc.org | 301-952-3472
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