Tonya James

Tonya James serves as the Chief Safety Enforcement Officer for the Revenue Authority of Prince George’s County, Maryland, bringing over 18 years of public administration experience to her role. She leads the agency’s Safety and Enforcement Department, overseeing parking enforcement and the coordination of safety programs across multiple county agencies. Ms. James is a strategic leader with a proven track record in program management, inter-agency collaboration, and operational innovation. Throughout her career, Ms. James has played a key role in both the design and implementation of local government services. Her leadership approach emphasizes team building, staff development, and professional coaching, creating a strong organizational culture grounded in accountability, motivation, and service excellence. Under her direction, the department has embraced technological innovation, implementing automated public service programs and turn-key operational models to improve efficiency, data capture, and performance analysis. These advancements support her broader vision of integrating business administration principles into public service delivery to create sustainable, community-focused programs and effective public-private partnerships which improve the quality of life for Prince George’s County residents.