Newest College Park City Council member wants to prioritize green space, walkability
Alan Hew was one of 11 people who applied for the vacant District 1 seat in June and was one of four interviewed for the position.
College Park City Council discusses options for Knox Road pedestrian plaza
The city has previously temporarily closed the area to traffic during its Friday Night LIVE! musical performances and other events.
Kate Kennedy will not run for reelection to College Park City Council
Kennedy said she thinks the city council isn’t focusing enough on larger policy initiatives, which she prioritizes.
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.
District 1 council member Fazlul Kabir wins College Park mayoral special election
Final numbers released Friday confirmed Kabir's victory with 1,008 votes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.