College Park mayoral candidates had 65 days to campaign. Here’s what it looked like.
The rush of reaching likely voters has consumed the candidates.
Council members discuss raising taxes for vacant and blighted properties
Properties such as under-leased commercial properties, vacant housing, abandoned buildings and unused lots would be included in the tax increase.
Politicians should care less about optics and more about their constituents
Less performative actions would allow politicians to help their communities.
A ‘Live Near Your School’ program would encourage local graduates to stay in College Park
College Park would benefit from more alumni and young professionals living in the city
College Park City Council approves redistricting plan after months of fiery debate
The approved map, called October Plan 1, was created by the city redistricting commission after the council advocated for the preservation of current districts.
College Park residents express concern over proposed redistricting maps
Major concerns brought up in city redistricting meetings include how students would be split up, how student populations would impact voting districts and the separation of neighborhoods in District 3.
College Park City Council endorses FBI headquarters’ relocation to Greenbelt
Greenbelt is the only of the three locations in consideration that is close to a Metro station, according to the city.
Graduate students deserve a spot on the College Park City Council
Graduate students are vital to our city. It’s time they’re better represented on the City Council.
College Park City Council authorizes purchase of $1.7M Calvert Road property
The vote came after a public hearing where residents expressed their views on the city's intention to purchase the Calvert Road property, with some raising concerns over city spending.
College Park City Council discusses reducing restrictions on homeownership grants
Residents can use the grants, which began in 2005, on down payments or closing costs.