Peace & Blessings,
Some people talk about what they can do–if elected. I ask, what have you done? Where is your body of work? What success stories do you have? If you have the solutions, why have you failed to bring them forth prior to this campaign? One does not need a title to serve. If one has the answers, solutions, and remedies to the myriad of problems that we face, it is irresponsible and even wrong not to have been on the frontlines in helping to solve the problems.
Arthur Turner has been a recognized leader. He has been a problem solver. He has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life for us all. He can document his work. He can verify his activity. He has been present and his record is accounted for.
Below, you will find over 70 links to articles that chronicle just some of the countless thousands of hours that Arthur has invested as an unpaid volunteer who fought tirelessly and valiantly for all who live, work, play, and pray in our most beloved Prince George’s County. As you can see, Arthur Turner has been busy. As you can see, Arthur Turner hasn’t talked about what needed to be done, he was out fighting to make things right. From the links to the many articles that memorialize Arthur’s care, concern, commitment, dedication, and service, you can see that Arthur has a passion and love for his community and county.
Arthur will continue to fight as a member of the Prince George’s County Council. And, he knows what we all want. His fight will move from the streets of the community to advocating for the interests of the community on the County Council.
Arthur needs your help to continue to fight! Won’t you help?
www.VoteArthurTurner.com
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR RECOGNIZED, RESPECTED, AND TRUSTED EXPERIENCE!
In the 2006 Election in which Arthur was elected to the Democratic Central Committee in the 25th Legislative District, Arthur got 8,160 votes. This represented 36.90% of the votes that were cast in a field of three candidates. The election was in September, the next month, the members of the Democratic Central Committee elected Arthur to be the Vice Chair. In November of 2008, Arthur was re-elected to the post of Vice-Chair by his colleagues. Arthur has served with distinction as the Vice-Chair of the Prince George’s County Democratic Party.
Arthur is recognized for his community service.
Arthur was the first person to be selected and awarded the prestigious Bridge Builders Award. This award is significant because it distinguishes Arthur from all other community leaders, activists, and volunteers in Prince George’s County.
Arthur is concerned about Senior Citizens and low-income residents of Prince George’s County.
An organization headed by Turner graduated 23 Prince George’s County residents who earned their General Education Diploma (GED), and completing Housing Counseling programs.
Interview subject of an exciting five-week youth mapping program for fifteen teenagers from Prince George’s County. Program participants used mapping software to study a community problem of their choice. This program preceded a larger joint project between CIRCLE and the University of Wisconsin-Madison which is funded by the U.S. Department of Education (DoE).
Arthur had the wisdom and foresight to see what would prove to be trouble in the waters.
Front page news story from the Washington Post. Arthur Turner recognized that there are far too many fast food restaurants in Prince George’s County. Turner believes that in addition to the fast food restaurants there should be eating establishments that offer more healthy choices. With Prince George’s County having a large population of people who suffer from obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart problems, and tremendously high numbers of people who suffer from Diabetes, something must be done. Something was done. Turner took action. Turner got results.
A disproportionately high number of people in Prince George’s County and nationally in African-American communities suffer from Hypertension, Heart Disease, high Cholesterol, Diabetes, and other maladies. Many of these health problems can be directly attributed to diet. Turner has seen that a problem is that there are not enough restaurant options or choices where people
In a most unusual agreement, a developer of a new shopping center agreed not to sign leases with fast food establishments in this new shopping center. Turner recognized a problem and solved it. With the health care debate going on nationally about people being uninsured, under-insured, and being unable to pay for prescription medications, consuming more healthy food can help improve the health of Prince Georgians. This action by Turner will help to make people in Prince George’s County more healthy!
Arthur Turner fights against a business that has been a drain on police resources. Police have responded to 15 violent incidents either at Le Pearl or to incidents in the surrounding area that involved patrons. The incidents, the majority of which were shootings, include three homicides. As president of The Coalition of Central Prince George’s County Community Organizations, Turner has continually fought against businesses that bring down the quality of life for all who live, work, play and pray in our beloved Prince George’s County.
Arthur pressuring the O’Malley-Brown administration to deliver on a campaign promise to bring a major State agency to Prince George’s County. Bringing the agency to county would bring with it an increased tax base, spin off companies, and the jobs associated with them.
Arthur helped to draw attention to a situation where a DJ played music over the loudspeaker at a county high school track meet that had lyrics laced with profanity, acts of violence, and vulgarity. The county introduced a policy that put controls over the type of music that can be played at school events in part due to the positive action and involvement of Arthur Turner.
As a supporter of firefighters and EMS workers, Arthur was a signer of a petition for the creation of National Firefighters Day and encouraged others to do so also.
Arthur spoke out against the telecom tax and was a part of a consortium of people, businesses, and groups who successfully spoke out and lobbied against this unwanted tax.
Arthur was an early supporter of Barack Obama for President. While some supported Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Joe Biden and others, Arthur knew that Barack Obama should be the President of the United States and he worked tirelessly to accomplish that goal.
Testimony before the House Economic Matters Committee on House Bill 958 advocating for financial assistance and fairness in the dispensing of state money for small and minority businesses. Arthur has fought for many years on the behalf of small and minority businesses.
Arthur has been a long-time advocate and supporter of the Kettering Largo Mitchellville Boys and Girls Club. By working with the developer, Arthur fought to get land donated for the site of the proposed new Kettering-Largo-Mitchellville Boys and Girls Club.
Taking a stand against businesses that are licensed as restaurants and operate as night clubs in residential neighborhoods. These establishments often have fights, shootings, stabbings, and often bring the criminal element into our communities.
Went undercover with two Washington Post reporters to expose strip clubs in Prince George’s County. These establishments have been havens for murders, shootings, prostitution and residents in neighboring communities have reported that strip club patrons urinate in their yards, engage in sexual activities in their yards, and break into their cars.
As a community activist who has fought tirelessly for the citizens of Prince George’s County for over 20 years, Arthur recognized the need for legal counsel to represent the interests of the citizens in matters before the County Council. In 1999, Arthur testified for the bill listed above which eventually became the law to create the position of People’s Zoning Counsel.
The legislation’s purpose is to have an independent legal counsel attend all Planning Board hearings for cases that may be appealed to the District Council. The outside legal counsel would assure that the administrative record is complete and that the interests of the public are being met. This legislation created what is now known as the People’s Zoning Counsel. Arthur Turner was a leading advocate for the creation of this position. Arthur recognized a problem and fought for a solution. His activism helped to get the legislation approved!
Fighting Maryland Fat in the General Assembly: Community activist wants to see healthier options around Capitol Heights
Turner supports US Senator Ben Cardin opening field office in Prince George’s County
In order to sustain and increase the program offered by UCAP to assist low-income residents, fund-raising is essential. Turner lead a very successful event that raised much needed money to help senior citizens & low-income residents of Prince George’s County.
In a presentation to the Greater Prince George’s Business Roundtable, Arthur Turner continued his 15-year pledge to fight for commercial office development. Before this group of business executives, Turner stressed the importance of Prince George’s County aggressively pursuing Federal and State agencies to locate and lease office space in Prince George’s County.
As the Board Chair of UCAP, Turner has helped to create a program along with Prince George’s Community College that enables Prince George’s County residents to be trained and earn Green Industry Certification. The Green Industry Certification Program is dedicated to the development of ‘green jobs’ that will focus on the economy and the environment.
Arthur pressuring the O’Malley-Brown administration to deliver on a campaign promise to bring a major State agency to Prince George’s County. Bringing the agency to county would bring with it an increased tax base, spinoff companies, and the jobs associated with them.
As a community activist and advocate for business, Arthur is steadfast in his efforts to see that Prince George’s County gets the best deal when negotiating with corporations when using county resources.
Arthur spoke out against the telecom tax and was a part of a consortium of people, businesses, and groups who successfully spoke out and lobbied against this unwanted tax.
Arthur has advocated for commercial office development for many years. He has understood that by 60% of the County’s population leaving the county each day to go to work, commuters spend their money in those counties and not in Prince George’s County. He also has understood that we need to grow our tax base and create jobs—all possible by creating commercial office development projects.
For many years, Arthur has fought to improve customer service in retail stores and restaurants. He also has worked to raise the bar on the delivery of service in the hospitality industry in Prince George’s County.
Testimony before the House Economic Matters Committee on House Bill 958 advocating for financial assistance and fairness in the dispensing of state money for small and minority businesses. Arthur has fought for many years on the behalf of small and minority businesses.
Arthur has been a major figure and the undisputed leading voice in the struggle to increase the volume, quality and choices in retail and restaurants.
Turner, a longtime advocate for high-end retail in the county.
Taking a stand against restaurants that are licensed as restaurants and operate as night clubs in residential neighborhoods. These establishments often have fights, shootings, stabbings, and are often bring the criminal element into our communities.
Fought for and supported good retail development. This is the shopping center with US Sen. Ben Cardin’s Office, Grace’s, and Home Depot
Arthur pressuring the O’Malley-Brown administration to deliver on a campaign promise to bring a major State agency to Prince George’s County. Bringing the agency to county would bring with it an increased tax base, spin off companies, and the jobs associated with them.
For many years, Arthur has fought to improve customer service in retail stores and restaurants. He also has worked to raise the bar on the delivery of service in the hospitality industry in Prince George’s County.
Interview subject of an exciting five-week youth mapping program for fifteen teenagers from Prince George’s County. Program participants used mapping software to study a community problem of their choice. This program preceded a larger joint project between CIRCLE and the University of Wisconsin-Madison which is funded by the U.S. Department of Education (DoE).
An organization headed by Turner graduated 23 Prince George’s County residents who earned their General Education Diploma (GED), and completing Housing Counseling programs.
Arthur Turner fights against a business that has been a drain on police resources. Police have responded to 15 violent incidents either at Le Pearl or to incidents in the surrounding area that involved patrons. The incidents, the majority of which were shootings, include three homicides. As president of The Coalition of Central Prince George’s County Community Organizations, Turner has continually fought against businesses that bring down the quality of life for all who live, work, play and pray in our beloved Prince George’s County.
Taking a stand against restaurants that are licensed as restaurants and operate as night clubs in residential neighborhoods. These establishments often have fights, shootings, stabbings, and are often bring the criminal element into our communities.
Went undercover with two Washington Post reporters to expose strip clubs in Prince George’s County. These establishments have been havens for murders, shootings, prostitution and residents in neighboring communities have reported that strip club patrons urinate in their yards, engage in sexual activities in their yards, and break into their cars.
residents in neighboring communities have reported that strip club patrons urinate in their yards, engage in sexual activities in their yards, and break into their cars.
As a long-time advocate for improved Health Care, Arthur Turner attended a raily for Health Care where thousands heard President Obama deliver a powerful speech in support of his Health Care Bill.