By Tashi McQueen,
AFRO Political Writer,
tmcqueen@afro.com
The City of Greenbelt, Md., announced that Councilmember Ric Gordon (D-At-Large) suddenly died on Nov. 26 at 41 years old.
“The sudden passing of Ric Gordon is a great loss to the Greenbelt community, Prince George’s County, and the State of Maryland,” said Greenbelt Mayor Emmett V. Jordan (D-Md.), in a public statement.“Ric Gordon was very passionate about Greenbelt, politics and his important role as a council member. He will be missed tremendously.”
Gordon was a Prince George’s County native, dedicated to his community through activism as an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Prince Hall Freemason of Warren Lodge #8. He lived in the Franklin Park Community in Greenbelt West with his Pomeranian named Nix.
“Our community has lost a dedicated public servant, and we are collectively mourning this deeply felt loss,” said Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) via X ,formerly known as Twitter. “Councilmember Gordon was not only a valued member of the Greenbelt City Council but also a cherished member of the Prince George’s County community. We will remember him for his commitment to making Greenbelt a better place for all.”
Gordon was the first Greenbelt councilmember and first African American to serve as State Chair of the Young Municipal Leaders under the Maryland Municipal League. His historic accomplishments were cited by U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.-04) who also took to social media to acknowledge Gordon’s life.
“Words can’t express my shock and sadness over the passing of Councilman Ric Gordon,” said U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.-04) via X, formerly known as Twitter. “He loved this community, and his kind spirit lives on through all of us who knew him.”
The cause of death is currently unknown. No further information has been released yet.
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