Public Statements

Representing the voice of our membership, Progressive Cheverly has sent letters to our elected officials, delivered testimony and issued public statements on a variety of policy issues.

November 9, 2023: Progressive Cheverly submits group letter ahead of the public hearing in support of the Vote16 Constitutional Amendment allowing 16 and 17 year-old residents to vote in Town of Cheverly elections. This Progressive Cheverly-initiated letter was signed by the Cheverly Forum for Accountability and Action, the Cheverly Women’s Club, the Civic African American Community Organization (CAACO), Progressive Cheverly, and VineCorps. The full letter, submitted by Progressive Cheverly member Karlo Silbiger, is included here.

September 2021: Progressive Cheverly submits comments on the Countywide Sectional Map Amendment (CMA). The CMA is the final major step in the multi-year process of replacing the County's antiquated zoning system.We expressed concerns with certain aspects of the process being followed, particularly as it relates to public notification and participation, and recorded opposition to a zoning intensification request at 2300 Craftsman Circle, in the Industrial Park. Read the full statement. (September 17, 2021)

January 2021: Progressive Cheverly Condemns January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol.

Statement calls it “a deep wound to the American democratic system of government … [and] … an intentional challenge to the efforts over nearly 250 years to fulfill the original ideals of the American revolution and build a more just, compassionate and equitable society.” Read the full statement. (January 11, 2021)

November 3, 2020: Make Your Voice and Vote Count in Prince George’s Count. Click here to find everything you need to know about how to vote

October 2020: 2021 Legislative Priorities for Maryland General Assembly

October 2018: Progressive Cheverly testifies in support of Fair Elections Bill before the Prince George’s County Council on October 23, 2018. The legislation was adopted by the Council after the public hearing by a vote of 5-4. As part of efforts to reduce the influence of money in politics, this legislation will allow candidates for County Executive and County Council to access some public funds as long as they demonstrate public support by raising a certain number of small donations and if they agree to forego large donation. The first election where this will be in effect is 2026, allowing more time to set aside sufficient funds.

August 2018: Progressive Cheverly sends letter to Governor Hogan urging him to speak out against the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, citing long-term adverse consequences for Maryland if he is confirmed

June 2018: Progressive Cheverly has endorsed Ben Jealous for Governor! Check out our Weekly Bulletin (link above) or contact us if you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer. Check out Progressive Cheverly’s candidate endorsements for the June 26th primary election. Progressive Cheverly only endorses candidates that have received at least 60% support from members participating in candidate polling.

October 2017: Progressive Cheverly endorses Fair Elections Campaign in Prince George's County

September 2017: Progressive Cheverly condemns white supremacy and anti-semitism in Charlottesville

June 2017: Letter opposing the Proposed Concrete Batching Plant in Bladensburg

June 2017: Progressive Cheverly opposes U.S. withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement

May, 2016 Progressive Cheverly's Letter and Testimony statement concerning Wal-Mart expansion Progressive Cheverly has written the County Planning Board (letter) and testified before the Planning Board (testimony) objecting to the proposed expansion of the Wal-Mart facility because of the opportunities lost to benefit the community and the adverse impact of growing such a poorly-operated neighbor.

November, 2015 Progressive Cheverly's Letter to Governor Hogan concerning Syrian refugees Progressive Cheverly is proud to work with thirty-nine other Maryland organizations encouraging Governor Hogan to welcome refugees into our communities. The letter to the Governor can be viewed here.

April, 2015 Progressive Cheverly's Letter to the Planning Dept regarding Zoning Rewrite Progressive Cheverly submits extensive comments to the Prince George's County Planning Department on the Evaluation and Recommendations Report from Clarion Associates for a complete rewrite of the County's Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. Based on Progressive Cheverly's experience, we focused our comments in three areas: Making the zoning ordinance and regulations more user-friendly and streamlined; Issues with proposed changes to the special exception process; and Revising public notification, access, and participation provisions. The text of the letter can be found here.

Archives - Letters, Testimony, Statements (a partial list)

Opposition to County Outdoor LED Advertising Proposal (October, 2014)
Testimony in support of SB 281 - Firearm Safety Act (February, 2013)
Hearing Statement, SB 1071 School Governance (April, 2013)
Testimony to Public Hearing on Medical Center Relocation (February, 2013)
Need to locate the new regional medical center at Metro site (September, 2012)
Promote zero waste goals as part of the County's next 10 year solid waste plan (September, 2012)
Prince George's Health Improvement Plan 2011 - 2014 (October, 2011)
Progressive Cheverly's position on the Global Warming Solutions Bill (January, 2009)
National Guard Deployment Bill (SB 501) (February, 2009)
Progressive Cheverly's Recommendations on National Health Care Reform (February, 2009)
Progressive Cheverly's testimony supporting the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act (HB 315) (February, 2009)

Letter to Senator Britt with petitions on the crisis at Prince George's Hospital Center (October, 2007)
Letter to Delegate Ramirez about Tax Legislation considered
during Special Session. (October, 2007)
Progressive Cheverly's 2008 Maryland Legislative Priorities statement (February, 2008)
Letter to Hospital Authority on Behalf of Keep Our Care Coalition (September, 2009)
Progressive Cheverly's Position on the Special Session of the General Assembly (October, 2007)
Progressive Cheverly's Statement on the Crisis at Prince George's Hospital and the Future of Health Care in Maryland (February, 2007)
Big Box Retailer Community Standards - as endorsed by Community Coalition (August, 2005)
Big Box Retailer Community Standards - adopted by Progressive Cheverly (June, 2005)