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The Prince George’s County Council had a change in leadership for the 2012 legislative year as Andrea Harrison, D.-Dist. 5, was named council chair while Eric Olson, D.-Dist. 3, reprises his role as vice-chair.

“Together as ‘One Prince George’s County,’ I believe that Prince George’s County Government can do even better by working smarter, more efficiently, streamlining how we do business, and helping to foster an environment that encourages growth,” Harrison said in a statement. “As Prince Georgians we face our challenges together.

And it will take all of us; elected officials, citizens and residents of Prince George’s County, business, non-profit, and faith communities, working together as a team to accomplish our goals and move our beloved County forward.”

Harrison, who replaces outgoing Chairwoman Ingrid Turner, D.-Dist. 4, was elected to the council in 2008 after David C. Harrington left the council when he was appointed state senator. She was reelected easily in last year’s primary election with over 69 percent of the vote.