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Commissioner Pamela Janifer

Commissioner, Ward 2, Liaison for General Government

Biography

PAMELA JANIFER
Commissioner, Ward 2, Liaison for General Government

Pamela Janifer is a native Washingtonian and is a proud 45-year Prince Georgian.  She celebrates 22 years as a resident of the incorporated City of District Heights.

Pamela is a proud mother, daughter and fiancé of U.S. service members and veterans.

Pamela retired in 2020 after almost 40 years of public service working in various capacities at the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Labor.  Her final stint was with the Environmental Protection Agency, where as a Congressional Liaison her primary responsibilities were to provide technical advice and expertise related to environmental protections to Members of Congress and their staff.

This experience gave her an opportunity to interact with, business owners, community members, advocacy groups, nonprofit organizations, elected officials, and local governments.  Her collective professional experience has provided her with skill sets necessary in managing major programs and efforts, effectively working with others for a common goal, and building successful coalitions.

From 2018-2019, Pamela had the honor of serving as Commissioner in Ward 2, completing the remaining Commissioner term of former Mayor Martin.

Pamela is grateful to serve the residents of the City of District Heights and will continue to “move the agenda” in ensuring they are heard and their concerns are addressed.  She is committed to the City of District Heights and her pledge is to be an advocate for the issues and concerns of ALL RESIDENTS. “We have two Wards, but we are ONE DISTRICT HEIGHTS”.

As Commissioner, Pamela will leverage her broad experience as a public servant, volunteer, and community advocate to serve as a dependable resource and dedicated activist for you.

A few of the Committees, Associations & Affiliations she is connected with:

  • Voter Registration and Voter Education Team
  • City of District Heights Website Committee
  • Woodland Springs Monthly Food Bank Volunteer
  • St. Paul’s Church Food Giveaway Volunteer
  • 1st Baptist Church Food Giveaway Volunteer
  • Census 2020 Committee Team
  • Nextdoor, City of District Heights Lead
  • Fiesta Garden Volunteer
  • National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
  • National League of Cities, Woman in Municipal Government Constituency Group
  • National League of Cities, National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Constituency Group

“I am a Voice for you, with Experience that Delivers!”

Contact

Address: 2000 Marbury Drive, District Heights, MD 20747
Telephone: 301-336-1402
Email: janiferp@districtheights.org