Public Open House: MD 210 at Palmer/Livingston Rd & Old Fort Rd Interchange Project

Decisions are being made about our community, and we need to be a part of the conversation. Join the team on Wednesday, June 10th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Harmony Hall Regional Center (10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington) for a public open house hosted by the State Highway Administration.

This event is an opportunity for residents, businesses, and commuters to view the proposed design concepts for the MD 210 corridor interchange project. The state team developed these updated designs based on the community feedback collected back in June 2024, and they are returning to gather our thoughts before moving forward.

There is no formal presentation, so you can arrive at any point during the two hours to look over the displays, talk directly with representatives, and provide your feedback on what our neighborhood needs. Equitable service delivery and safe infrastructure are basic requirements for a functional government, and it is vital that South County shows up to demand the transit equity we deserve.

Come out, check the designs, and let's ensure our community's voice is centered from the start.

• Click here for project materials after the open house.

Accokeek Community forum: MD 210 Traffic Safety

Decisions about our community should be made with us, not for us. Join our team on June 8th, from 7 to 9PM for an Accokeek Community Forum at the Accokeek Fire Station (16111 Livingston Rd).

Hosted by the MD 210 Traffic Safety Committee and the Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department, this forum will serve as a critical space to address recent tragic crashes and discuss effective safety solutions with local officials.

Traffic safety is a public health issue and a basic service that our functional government fails constantly. We need immediate, short-term investments that protect our families now as well as long-term solutions to a development fueled problem.

Come out, speak directly about our neighborhood priorities, and let's ensure our infrastructure serves people first. For more details, check out the MD 210 Event Page on Instagram.

Subregion 5 Master Plan Joint Public Hearing

You’ve heard it often from our team by now, decisions about our community should be made with us, not for us. Please join us on Tuesday, June 9th, at 6:00 PM for the Joint Public Hearing on the minor amendment to the Subregion 5 Master Plan and SMA.

This hearing is a space to stand up for our neighborhoods. For decades, the political establishment has accepted developer-driven changes and special waivers that bypass our community plans, treating our rural tier like a dumping ground. Our growth must be within the constraints we’ve democratically agreed upon, ensuring infrastructure is fully ready before a single new project is cleared.

Let's show up together and make it clear that our land, health, and environment are not for sale to big developers.

• Click this link to visit the official Prince George’s County Planning Department project page and register to speak.

• Click here for a summary of the county’s recent community listening session on this subject.

• Click here for a summary of the county’s recent agricultural listening session on the subregion plans.

Join us at the 2026 Disability Meet & Greet

Join us on June 8th, at Prince George’s Community College for the 2026 Disability Meet & Greet with County Council Candidates. Deepest thanks to The Arc, Prince George’s County’s Commission for Individuals with Disabilities, Prince George’s Community College and Prince George’s Provider Council for hosting this vital space to speak directly about the issues that impact your daily life. From service equity and transit options to physical access and inclusion across South County. Let’s ensure disability priorities are at the center of our county government. Come out, ask questions, and let’s build a District 9 that truly works for all of us.

Investing in Our Neighbors: Marlboro Meadows Community Day! 🏡🌳

We’re excited to invite you all to join the team at the Marlboro Meadows Community Center on Saturday, May 30th, for a day dedicated to what matters most: our families and our shared future. This community day is all about family engagement, and connecting residents with the local resources we need to thrive.

Events like this are the heartbeat of District 9, which is why our campaign is proud to help sponsor this day, when we learned the community was struggling to afford their annual event. I believe that leadership starts with showing up and supporting the work already happening in our neighborhoods. We’ll be out there from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM enjoying the food and activities, and I’ll be stationed in the candidate engagement area ready to have real conversations about how we build a Prince George’s County that finally puts people before developer profits.

Whether you want to talk about community-controlled development or how we can use the Fair Election Fund to ensure our government is accountable to us, I want to hear your vision. Let’s work together to make our community smart, strong, and proud.

See you at Marlboro Meadows!

Your Voice, Our Future: Join the Dialogue in Upper Marlboro! 🏛️🗳️

I am so looking forward to heading over to the Upper Marlboro Community Center on Saturday, May 23rd, for a candidate forum that is all about you. Local elections are the most direct way we can shape our daily lives, and this moderated event is a perfect opportunity to get past the talking points and dive into the real issues affecting our neighborhood.

We’ll be hosted in the Dance Room from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM where I plan to share our vision for a Prince George’s County that finally puts people before developer profits. As a candidate powered by the Fair Election Fund, I don’t answer to corporate PACs or lobbyists, I answer to my neighbors. I’m eager to take your written questions on how we ensure community-controlled development, protect our environment, and build the reliable infrastructure District 9 has been waiting for.

Our movement is about proving that we don’t need "kings" in Largo; we need neighbors who show up and listen. This event is free and open to everyone, so please bring your questions and your vision for our community. Let’s work together to build a future that is smart, strong, and truly Prince George’s Proud.

I hope to see you there!

Beyond the Farm Stand: Join Me at the Croom Farmer's Market! 🚜🗳️

You all know my spouse and I are regularly at the Croom Farmer's Market with hands in the dirt or, during the holidays, pulling on the big red suit to spread some cheer as Santa. But on Saturday, May 23rd, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, we’ll be showing up in a different capacity. I’ll be there with other candidates to participate in a Community Forum to talk about our movement for District 9 and the future we are building together.

As a local farmer and a democracy expert, I know that our land and our local economy are the heart of this district. For too long, South County has been treated as an afterthought, but we are proving that a people-powered campaign, funded by neighbors rather than corporate PACs and big developers, can actually change the status quo.

I want to hear your thoughts on how we protect our rural character while ensuring we finally get the reliable infrastructure and services our families deserve. Come by the market, grab your local produce, treats and gifts, and let’s have a real conversation about how we build a District 9 that is smart, strong, and accountable to us, not the well-connected few.

We can’t wait to see you all there!

Come Join us to Build Local Power with Indivisible! 🗳️✊🏽

I am so honored to join my friends at Indivisible Bowie and Beyond for their "Ready, Set, VOTE!" meet-and-greet on Sunday, May 17th. I’ve been proud to work in solidarity with the organizers at IBBMD since the rise of the Trump administration, witnessing firsthand how their dedication protects our community from the harmful impacts of federal overreach and corporate greed.

Local elections are our strongest defense against the status quo. This event is designed to strip away the usual barriers between candidates and voters, moving past the rehearsed debate stage and into real, one-on-one conversations about the future of District 9. I’ll be there from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Kenhill Center to discuss our movement for community-controlled development, a "people’s budget" that prioritizes services over special interests, and how we are using the Fair Election Fund to ensure our government answers only to neighbors, not corporate PACs.

I can't wait to hear your ideas for making Prince George’s County smart, strong, and accountable to everyone. Come out for the music and crafts, stay to register to vote, and let’s talk about how we win this primary together on June 23rd.

RSVP on Mobilize if you’d like a reminder about the event!

I hope to see you at our table!

Fighting to Represent The Rural Tier: Join Me at GBACA! 🚜🌳

I am excited to head down to the Old Brandywine Firehall this Wednesday, May 13th, to sit down once again with the Greater Baden Aquasco Civic Association (GBACA). Our rural and agricultural communities in Baden, Aquasco, and Croom are often the first to be overlooked and the first to be targeted for unwanted, environmentally harmful development.

This candidate forum is a vital opportunity for us to discuss the future of the region, the Subregion 6 Master Plan and how we protect our farms and forests from corporate pressure. As someone running a people-powered, publicly financed campaign, I believe that the concerns of our neighbors must always carry more weight than the demands of developers or tech oligarchs. I’ll be sharing my "Infrastructure First" vision, ensuring our roads and services are functional before a single new project moves forward, and more importantly listening to the initiatives you care about most.

The dialogue starts at 7:00 PM at 14201 Brandywine Road. Local elections are where we decide if our government serves the many or the well-connected few, so please come out, bring your questions, and let’s work together to keep District 9 smart, strong, and rural tier proud.

I hope to see you there!

Driving Change: A Family-Friendly Campaign Fundraiser

Ready to swing into action for a better District 9? Join us for “Driving Change”, a family-friendly afternoon at TopGolf National Harbor to support the campaign to elect Imara Crooms to the County Council!

Forget the stuffy fundraising dinners. We’re gathering for an afternoon of high-energy fun, great company, and a shared vision for a people-powered Prince George’s County. Whether you’re a pro golfer or have never picked up a club, this event is about coming together to fuel a movement that puts neighbors first.

• 🎟️ Tickets: $75 per person (Children under 6 are FREE! ❤️)

• Important Note on Fair Elections: Because we are participating in the Fair Election Fund and capping donations to keep big money out of politics, there is a limit of two tickets per person. Your $75 contribution isn't just a ticket, it’s an investment that qualifies for 5-to-1 public matching for everyone in county, turning your support into a massive boost for our grassroots campaign!

Space is limited, so please grab your spots now!

• 🔗 Register & Donate Here: https://goodchange.app/donate/crooms-tgolf

Now that we’re into March we’re kicking the campaign into gear! We’ll be back in Clinton on the afternoon of Sunday, March 8th, knocking doors and talking directly with neighbors about what’s happening locally and what folks want to see for the future of our community.

Canvassing is one of the most powerful ways to build people-powered politics. It’s about listening, learning, and showing up for our neighbors where they are. If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to get involved, this is a great place to start. We’d love to have you with us!

Come walk with us, meet your neighbors, and help shape the future of South County.

RSVP for details on our starting point!

https://bit.ly/CroomsCanvass04

“Our Farms, Our Future” A PG County Policy Jam

District 9, it’s time to move from discussion to action. Our farms, forests, and open spaces are the heart of South County, but as we all know our land is under threat right now. I’m inviting you to a community workshop where we don't just talk about the future, we draft it.

Join us to:

• Share Ideas: Discuss local challenges in agritourism, land preservation, and our food economy.

• Build Vision: Participate in a community workshop to strengthen our rural economy.

• Create Change: We aren't just brainstorming, we’re leaving with draft legislation to hand to our local electeds to make our goals a reality.

This is about building the skills and the power to protect our land and ensure our farmers thrive for generations to come.

🔗 Please RSVP!! https://actionnetwork.org/events/our-farms-our-future-a-pg-county-policy-jam

We’ll be out in Clinton on the afternoon of Sunday, March 1st, knocking doors and talking directly with neighbors about what’s happening locally and what folks want to see for the future of our community.

Canvassing is one of the most powerful ways to build people-powered politics. It’s about listening, learning, and showing up for our neighbors where they are. If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to get involved, this is a great place to start. We’d love to have you with us!

Come walk with us, meet your neighbors, and help shape the future of South County.

RSVP for details on our starting point!

https://bit.ly/CroomsCanvass4

The team and I will be out in Clinton on the afternoon of Sunday, February 15th, knocking doors and talking directly with neighbors about what’s happening locally and what folks want to see for the future of our community.

Canvassing is one of the most powerful ways to build people-powered politics. It’s about listening, learning, and showing up for our neighbors where they are.

If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to get involved, this is a great place to start. I’d love to have you join us.

Come walk with us, meet your neighbors, and help shape the future of South County.

RSVP for details on our starting point!

https://bit.ly/CroomsCanvass3

There’s nothing better than talking with neighbors face-to-face about their hopes, concerns, and what they want to see in our community. This is how people-powered campaigns grow, one conversation at a time. Whether you’re a seasoned organizer or this is your first time knocking on doors, we’ll make sure you’re trained, paired up, and ready to go.

Our campaign is focused on taking our district back from big money and putting it in the hands of the people. Let’s get out there and do the work together.

Note on Weather: We’ll keep an eye on the winter forecast and set a rain/snow date next week if needed. Stay tuned for updates!

Register here to join us: https://actionnetwork.org/events/imara-crooms-for-district-9-canvass-2

I’ll be out in Clinton on the afternoon of Saturday, January 10th with volunteers from our campaign, knocking doors and talking directly with neighbors about what’s happening locally and what folks want to see for the future of our community.

Canvassing is one of the most powerful ways to build people-powered politics. It’s about listening, learning, and showing up for our neighbors where they are.

If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to get involved, this is a great place to start. I’d love to have you join us.

Come walk with us, meet your neighbors, and help shape the future of South County.

RSVP for details on our starting point!

• https://bit.ly/CroomsCanvass1

Coffee with Delegate Jamila Woods: Democracy Done Right

Join me for Coffee with Delegate Jamila Woods, a chance to engage directly with one of Prince George’s County’s most thoughtful and principled leaders. I’m a strong supporter of Jamila Woods and her earnest, people-centered approach to democracy and representation. More elected officials should aspire to lead the way she does.

These gatherings reflect what local government should be: leaders showing up, meeting people where they are, and engaging honestly with the public. As our community navigates critical issues like data centers and transit, it matters to have representatives willing to stand with residents and talk openly about our shared future.

Come out, grab a coffee, show your support, and see what responsive, accountable leadership can look like.

Stand Against Data Centers w/PSL

I hope you’ll join me for an upcoming discussion on the ongoing fight against hyperscale data centers in Prince George’s County, led by Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL).

PSL has been a consistent and principled leader on this issue for months, helping to organize residents, elevate community concerns, and keep the focus where it belongs: on our health, our environment, and our right to have a real say in what gets built in our neighborhoods.

As this fight continues, it’s more important than ever to be in spaces rooted in listening, collaboration, and solidarity. This discussion is an opportunity to connect with neighbors, share perspectives, and strengthen the collective response to development that puts profit ahead of people.

I’m grateful for PSL’s leadership and look forward to continuing this work together. Come be part of the conversation and help shape the path forward for our county.

I hope you’ll join me at the Croom Holiday Market, a wonderful chance to celebrate the season while supporting our local small businesses and makers.

With more than 30 local vendors offering arts, crafts, treats, and plenty of holiday cheer, this market is the perfect way to kick off the season with neighbors and friends. I’ll be there supporting local favorites, including Briar Rose Apothecary, and Santa will even be stopping by for the kiddos 🎅🏾💚

Come out, shop local, and enjoy a festive community gathering rooted in the heart of South County.

I’m honored to join Learning Life for their final Democracy Dinner of the year. These gatherings create space for thoughtful, grounded conversation about the state of our democracy and the work required to defend it.

I’ll be speaking from a global perspective on the rise of autocracy, shrinking civic space, political polarization, and the movements around the world pushing back against these forces. I’m especially excited to reflect on what these global struggles can teach us about strengthening civic life everywhere.

Grateful for the invitation, the chance to share, and the opportunity to learn alongside such an engaged community.

Prince George’s County Farm Bureau Scholarship Dinner at Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards

Join the Prince George’s County Farm Bureau for a night of good food, great company, and community spirit, all in support of the Farm Bureau’s scholarship fund for the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Enjoy oysters, fried chicken, ham, and more from Thompson Seafood, paired with delicious local wine from Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards. This event is open to all, so bring your neighbors, friends, and family for a wonderful evening celebrating our county’s proud farming community.

Subregion 6 Minor Plan Listening Session – November 10 & 13, 2025

I’ll be attending the Subregion 6 Minor Plan Listening Sessions hosted by M-NCPPC to help shape the future of development in Clinton, Tippett, Accokeek, and Brandywine. These sessions are an important chance for residents to share their priorities and vision as the County updates the 2013 plan to reflect today’s realities and tomorrow’s needs.

So much of District 9’s future, its housing, transportation, and environmental sustainability, will depend on how this plan is shaped. I’m looking forward to hearing directly from neighbors about what responsible, community-driven development should look like.

Learn more here: https://www.pgplanning.org/projects/minor-amendment-to-the-subregion-6-master-plan-and-sma/

• Session 1: Tuesday November 11th - 6:30-8pm at Upper Marlboro Community Center

• Session 2: Thursday November 13th - 6:30-8pm at Baden Community Center

Greater Baden Aquasco Citizens Association 25th Anniversary Community Social

Join us in celebrating 25 years of grassroots organizing and community building with the Greater Baden Aquasco Citizens Association (GBACA)! This milestone event will feature local artists, authors, music, farms, and delicious snacks. It should be a perfect opportunity to connect with neighbors, support small businesses, and celebrate the spirit of South County.

Come out, shop local, and be part of a community that continues to show what true civic engagement looks like!

Subregion 5 Minor Plan Listening Sessions – Fall 2025

I’ll be attending the Subregion 5 Minor Plan Listening Sessions hosted by the Prince George’s County Planning Department, and I’d love to see you there. These sessions will focus on the future of Upper Marlboro, Baden, Croom, Marlton, and Eagle Harbor.

These sessions give residents the opportunity to shape updates to the 2013 plan, ensuring it reflects today’s market conditions, aligns with Plan 2035, and centers community priorities. Topics under review include land use, open space, housing, transportation, and economic development.

The residents of Subregion 5 deserve a say in how our communities grow, and I’m excited to hear directly from neighbors about how we can ensure development is smart, equitable, and sustainable.

• Session 1: Wednesday November 4th - from 6:30-8pm at the Southern Area Aquatic Center

• Session 2: Saturday November 8th - from 11:30-1pm at the Stephen Decatur Community Center

District 26 Dialogue: What do Data Centers Mean for Us - hosted by Delegate Jamila Woods

I’m deeply looking forward to this Community Dialogue on Data Centers hosted by Delegate Jamila J. Woods at the Oxon Hill Library. With data centers expanding rapidly across Prince George’s County, and the community in an uproar on the subject, this conversation will be an important chance to hear from residents, experts, and advocates about how we balance innovation with environmental responsibility and community well-being.

I’m deeply grateful to Delegate Woods for bringing people together for an honest, transparent discussion about the challenges and opportunities ahead, from energy use and air quality to local oversight and accountability.

Events like this remind us that progress must include the community’s voice every step of the way.