New College Park City Council student liaison to focus on student involvement, safety
The liaison participates in council discussions, works on special projects, attends civic association meetings and talks with various city entities.
Here’s what you missed from the College Park City Council this summer
Among other initiatives, the council approved a new apartment complex’s development plan, discussed improving senior accessibility and mental health services and passed the budget for fiscal year 2023.
The 2022 report card
OUR VIEW: This year's performance review of College Park and the University of Maryland’s central institutions.
College Park City Council passes tree protection ordinance after intense debate
Residents who violate the ordinance must pay a penalty fee of $1,000 and residents who fail to plant a replacement tree or to pay the original fee will face an additional fee of $1,000
College Park City Council discusses adding UMD graduate student liaison
The council also discussed raising the stipend for student liaisons, which has not been reconsidered in three years.
College Park City Council considers funding increase for off-campus surveillance cameras
In a proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year that begins July 14, the city includes a $145,000 payment that will cover the cost of the 22 cameras.
Working security cameras lead to a safer College Park
The College Park City Council shouldn't have defunded surveillance cameras. It's time they bring them back.
City of College Park to grow compost program with curbside collection service
Three years ago, the city piloted a compost program through which residents have composted 75 tons of food waste so far.
El jefe de la UMPD pide al Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de College Park financiación para las cámaras de vigilancia
Algunos miembros del ayuntamiento expresaron sus preocupaciones de que la UMPD no ha mostrado suficientes datos para justificar el monitoreo en vivo de las cámaras de vigilancia.
College Park City Council unanimously approves new VeoRide contract
The new three-year contract requires riders to return vehicles to a parking hub and increases the price of the scooters.