Prince George’s County Council elects Franklin as new chairman

Campos becomes first Latino vice chairman elected

by Jamie Anfenson-Comeau Staff writer

By unanimous vote, the Prince George’s County Council elected Councilman Mel Franklin (Dist. 9) to serve as its chairman for the 2014 legislative year Tuesday morning.

Franklin, of Upper Marlboro, was elected to his first four-year term in 2010.

“Your faith and confidence in me is humbling, and it is in the spirit of faith and teamwork that I accept the gavel of leadership,” Franklin said.

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