Redevelopment Authority

Perry Paylor is the newly appointed Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority of Prince George’s County, bringing more than 25 years of legal and leadership experience to the role. A seasoned attorney and committed public servant, Paylor has built a distinguished career centered on justice, community development, and civic engagement.

He began his legal career as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Prince George’s County, where he prosecuted serious criminal cases, including homicides and major drug offenses. From 2003 to 2018, he ran a successful private law practice, representing clients in criminal defense, personal injury, and real estate matters. During this time, he also served as General Counsel to the Redevelopment Authority from 2003 to 2010, providing legal counsel on real estate development projects and public-private partnerships. Notably, he played a key role in the issuance of bond financing in connection with the National Harbor project—one of the most significant economic development initiatives in the county’s history.

In 2019, Paylor returned to the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office as Chief of the Guns and Drugs Unit. His leadership and expertise earned him a promotion to Deputy State’s Attorney, where he oversaw multiple divisions and managed a team of more than 20 attorneys. He also played a significant role in advancing public safety efforts, serving on Congressman Glenn Ivey’s Safe Streets Advisory Board, co-chairing Councilmember Krystal Oriadha’s Gun Violence Study Workgroup, and contributing to the Prince George’s County Opioid Abatement Task Force.

In addition to his legal work, Paylor is deeply committed to education and community service. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at Bowie State University and remains actively involved in civic and faith-based organizations, including Kingdom Fellowship AME Church, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and the National Hampton Alumni Association.
He holds a bachelor’s degree from Hampton University and a Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law.