Hello Ward One neighbors, First, my thanks to the numerous Ward One residents who have been in touch to express their concerns and their thanks for the information shared earlier. If only we knew more! I am writing now to make available the attached guidance that our MD Attorney General has circulated for local law enforcement … Read more
Many Takoma Parkers are distressed by reports of actions being taken against immigrants around the country. Here in Takoma Park, we strive to be an open and welcoming community and we value all of our neighbors. While things are changing day to day, I want to share some current details about our City, School, County and … Read more
Note that there will be no City Council meeting this week on Wed. the 22nd because the Auditorium heat is under repair, and because the Council is meeting on Sat. the 25th for a Retreat. On Wed Jan 15th the City Council held a work session to reexamine the City Council’s 2023-2025 priorities. (View the meeting here.) The priorities are grouped under … Read more
At the January 15th City Council meeting we will be discussing the City’s priorities; see the memo spelling out these priorities here. These priorities will determine our budgeting and staffing priorities in the FY 2026 cycle. Please email me if you would like to weigh in. And as always, residents are welcome to comment in … Read more
Council Meeting Highlights: (1) We learned from a consultant about timelines and options for transitioning to an all-electric City vehicle fleet to meet our emission reduction goals; (2) in a work session we discussed (a) Councilmembers’ engagement with the State legislative session, and (b) how to fill vacancies and optimize engagement with City Committees and … Read more
Hello Ward One residents, The City Council returns from its winter break on Wednesday January 8 at 7:30 PM. Here is a link to the agenda; As always, you are welcome to comment in person or virtually at the CC meeting. All meetings are held in the Community Center Auditorium, @ 7500 Maple Ave. Register here by 5:00 PM … Read more