Tag: college park city council

Fazlul Kabir sworn in as mayor of College Park

Fazlul Kabir, who is believed to be the first Muslim mayor in Maryland, said he is grateful for the accepting community he has found in College Park and for his new opportunity to continue serving the city.

Katharine Wilson
May 19, 2023

District 1 council member Fazlul Kabir wins College Park mayoral special election

Final numbers released Friday confirmed Kabir's victory with 1,008 votes.

Katharine Wilson
May 12, 2023

Three College Park council members are running for mayor. Here’s a look at their past votes

In 2019, the council voted to sell bonds to pay for the new city hall and Duvall Field project. Kennedy supported selling the bonds, but was absent at the meeting, while Kabir and Mitchell voted against it.

Katharine Wilson
April 30, 2023

College Park City Council aims to increase student engagement in city affairs

Council members proposed creating a neighborhood guide to introduce students to civic associations, public officials and other parts of city government.

Katharine Wilson
April 19, 2023

Potential College Park tax rate increase could fund rent subsidies, business grants

For each cent the tax rate is raised, the city could receive around $175,000 additional revenue, according to city documents.

Katharine Wilson
April 13, 2023

College Park restorative justice commission discusses goals, progress in one-year update

The commission was formed with a focus on the city, but consultants are pushing for the commission to focus on Lakelanders themselves.

Katharine Wilson
March 15, 2023

Special election for new College Park mayor slated for May 6

The special election comes after Wojahn resigned March 1, a day before he was arrested on 56 counts of possessing and distributing child pornography.

Katharine Wilson
March 8, 2023

Ex-College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn held without bond following child pornography charges

Wojahn was arrested on 56 counts of child pornography charges last week.

Katharine Wilson
March 6, 2023

UMD community in ‘deepest shock’ after ex-Mayor Patrick Wojahn’s child pornography arrest

Wojahn was arrested and charged Thursday with 56 counts of child pornography. He resigned his city government position Wednesday evening.

Diamondback Staff
March 3, 2023

Capital Bikeshare station to come to College Park

Capital Bikeshare, operated by Lyft, is a popular bike share service with stations in the Washington metro area.

Katharine Wilson
February 24, 2023