M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board Announces Resignation of Commissioner William Doerner, PhD
February 13, 2025
For Immediate Release
February 10, 2025
M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board Announces Resignation of Commissioner William Doerner, PhD
LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) announced Thursday, February 6, 2025, during its weekly meeting the resignation of Commissioner William Doerner, effective February 14, 2025. In his parting words, Commissioner Doerner stated, “It’s been a pleasure to serve in this role on behalf of the residents. We all bring to this role different perspectives based on our own unique backgrounds, life experiences, and trainings. I feel blessed to have had that opportunity.”
Commissioner Doerner was first appointed to the Prince George’s County Planning Board and bi-county agency in November 2016 and reappointed in October 2019. In Prince George’s County, all members of the M-NCPPC Planning Board are appointed by the County Executive, subject to approval of the County Council. The County Executive will appoint the next Planning Board member to fill the vacant position, which is set to expire in June 2026.
“Commissioner Doerner has been a tremendous asset to the County, the Planning Board, and M-NCPPC over the past nine years,” says Chair Peter A. Shapiro. “From his thorough review of development cases, guidance on numerous master plans and studies, frequent use of the bi-county trail system, and active participation in many recreational activities, Commissioner Doerner has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to our wonderful County.”
The Prince George’s County Planning Board meets weekly to review subdivisions, site plans, and other development applications and develop and make recommendations to the County Council on land use policies to guide the growth and development of the County. In addition, the Planning Board provides managerial oversight of the M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Department and the Department of Parks and Recreation. Together, with fellow colleagues from the Montgomery County Planning Board, they guide M-NCPPC’s bi-county mission to manage physical growth and plan communities; protect and steward natural, cultural, and historic resources; and provide leisure and recreational experiences.
About the Prince George’s County Planning Board
The Prince George’s County Planning Board, together with the Montgomery County Planning Board, make up The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission – a bi-county agency set up under State law in 1927 to acquire, develop, maintain, and administer a regional system of parks and administer a general plan for the physical development of both counties. In Prince George’s County, the agency also administers the public recreation program. The Planning Board’s responsibilities include supervising preparation of land use plans and comprehensive zoning maps, advising the County Council on zoning map amendment and special exception applications, and reviewing and approving site plans. The Board also oversees the Commission’s work in the County, as carried out by the Parks and Recreation and Planning Departments. Visit www.pgplanningboard.org for more information.
Contact:
Calista Black
Chief Communications Officer
M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board | Office of the Chairman
calista.black@mncppc.org | 301-952-3038
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