The District 4 seat on the Prince George’s County Council has drawn three Democratic candidates. Incumbent Tim Adams, who was appointed in February after Ingrid Watson stepped down to head the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation, is facing challengers Juliet Agocha and Euniesha Davis.
Tim Adams
Adams is the current county council member for District 4. He previously served as the mayor of Bowie since 2019, where he was the city’s first Black mayor. He stepped down from his position as mayor in February to be appointed to county council. In 2024 Adams ran for an at-large county council seat in a special election but lost to Jolene Ivey in the primary. In 2022 Adams ran for state comptroller and in 2018 he ran for Maryland State Senate District 23, losing both races in the Democratic primaries.
Adams is the founder of Systems Application & Technologies, Inc., a Maryland-based defense contractor. He has served on multiple regional boards and commissions. Adams holds a bachelor’s degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and an MBA from the University of New Orleans. His answer to our first question has been edited to fit the word limit.
What are two important issues facing Prince George’s County?
Prince George’s County is one of the most diverse communities in the region, and with that diversity comes a responsibility to ensure equity in how resources are distributed and accessed.
We cannot ignore the fear and distrust caused by increased ICE activity. Many families are living with uncertainty and are hesitant to seek help, report crimes or access essential services.
That’s why I support measures like CB-5-2026 through CB-8-2026, which strengthen privacy protections, limit local involvement in federal immigration enforcement, and ensure County resources are focused on serving residents not creating fear.
The county needs smart equitable development. For too long, we have seen major economic opportunities pass us by, while residents demand good-paying jobs, transit-oriented growth and a stronger commercial tax base.
For example, bringing the FBI headquarters to Greenbelt would be transformative: creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and signaling that the county is ready to compete for major federal investment.
What is your stance on data centers?
As a business leader in tech and the former Mayor of Bowie, I recognize that Maryland is at a crossroads. While data centers offer economic potential, we cannot allow innovation to become a mask for environmental neglect or social inequity.
True progress isn’t measured by server racks, it’s measured by the health of our neighborhoods. We must ensure that minority communities are not disproportionately burdened by industrial noise and diesel emissions. These residents deserve a seat at the table. Furthermore, we must protect our families from the hidden tax of rising utility rates. It is fundamentally unfair to ask Maryland ratepayers to subsidize the massive infrastructure required by multi-billion-dollar corporations.
Juliet Agocha
Agocha is a cybersecurity professional, software engineer and small business owner. She previously worked at College Board and Accenture Federal Services and founded a technology company serving small businesses. She holds a bachelor’s degree in information science and cybersecurity from Columbia Southern University, a master’s degree in cybersecurity from American Public University and a Ph.D. in leadership from the University of the Cumberlands.
What are two important issues facing Prince George’s county?
“The first is the high cost of living and housing affordability. While our county is full of opportunity, wages have not always kept pace with costs.
I have partnered with a local nonprofit to support monthly in-home grocery deliveries for our seniors. During the 2025 government shutdown, we helped feed 200 District 4 residents.
We face an aging housing stock and not enough affordable, accessible housing options for families, seniors and young adults who want to remain in the communities they love. When elected, I will focus on expanding housing near transit, preserving existing homes, and ensuring that working people can afford to live in the communities they help sustain without high taxes.
The second is transportation and community safety. Residents deserve safe streets, reliable transit and shorter, more predictable commutes. Our seniors deserve to get to their appointments safely, and our children deserve clean recreational parks. Transportation is not just about infrastructure — it is about connecting people to jobs, schools, healthcare and opportunity in a safe way.”
What is your stance on data centers?
“Data centers can play a role in economic growth, but they must be developed responsibly and with the residents at the center. I support development that strengthens our tax base and creates opportunity, but not at the expense of our residents’ quality of life. Any project must be evaluated through the lens of real community impact and long-term sustainability.
I have heard directly from many residents, and the majority are not in support of the data center. I will take a careful, evidence-based approach to every proposal — reviewing impacts on energy costs, water usage, noise, environmental health and long-term community effects. Based on the data publicly available and the concerns residents shared with me, my current position is not to support data center development, and I will continue to stay rooted in community voices and prioritize the needs of my constituents. Any data center in the county must meet strong standards for energy use, water impact, health impact, noise mitigation and environmental responsibility, and it must provide tangible benefits back to the community.”
Euniesha Davis
Davis is the director of National Programs for AARP and the former head of the Prince George’s County Office of Community Relations. She has more than 15 years of experience in government and nonprofit leadership, including roles at United Way and The Links. Davis holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and two master’s degrees from the University of Maryland Global Campus and the University of Baltimore.
What are two important issues facing Prince George’s County?
“Government must balance affordability with economic development for the county to move forward. District 4 is uniquely positioned, anchored by Greenbelt and Bowie — two well-resourced municipalities with strong administrative capacity. By directing public investment through these cities, we can efficiently support community-driven economic development strategies already tailored to local needs.
At the same time, rising costs are pushing longtime residents — especially seniors — out of the communities they helped build. We must establish clear guardrails so growth does not come at the expense of affordability. That means supporting aging in place, protecting working families, and avoiding new fees that burden residents.
Smart solutions that I support include allowing accessory dwelling units, encouraging grayfield redevelopment, strengthening the Right of First Refusal program, preserving access to care for the uninsured, setting fair wage standards, and cutting unnecessary red tape that slows small business growth.”
What is your stance on data centers?
“Prince George’s County is already home to several data centers, but the voice of the people is clear: no new data center should be authorized without clear, tangible protections and benefits for existing communities. The concern at hand is the unchecked proliferation of so-called hyperscale data centers, which sought to be built skirting existing environmental review, potentially causing harm to existing and future communities. Demonstrably, the harm caused by such developments has been real across the country and residents are correct to express vigilance and continue to push back. Prince Georgians deserve a voice at the table. Prince Georgians don’t want to live 100 feet away from a four-story tall, gray, continuously humming box. They shouldn’t have to. Prince Georgians don’t want to pay to energize unwarranted digital surveillance and inane Grok queries. They shouldn’t have to.”
