Tag: mayor election

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

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.

Diamondback Staff
May 9, 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