Hello Ward One Neighbors, Summary: Last week the City Council (1) voted unanimously to renew a contract with Montgomery County for inspection of Tk Pk rental properties, (2) voted unanimously (with 1 recusal) to approve the use of grant funds to support the purchase of the Deauville @7520 Maple Avenue, a 110-unit rent-stabilized apartment community, which will help to keep … Read more
Dear Ward One neighbors, A quick reminder that you are invited to join me for a CouncilMember Coffee at the Nunley Student Center coffee shop on the campus of Montgomery College (see map – it’s Building ST)When: Saturday March 1 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMWhere: building lobby(Note – coffee shop will be closed, but I will … Read more
Hello Ward One Neighbors, Summary: On the 19th the Council heard interesting updates on what the City’s 3 business associations are up to, and we discussed the potential for generating additional City revenue through increasing taxes on public utilities, commercial properties and vacant/decrepit sites. We also were briefed on the proposal to use State grant funds to support the sale of the Deauville … Read more
Summary: Last week we heard from our Annapolis lobbyist about pending bills that affect us, approved two non-controversial contracts for City services and discussed appointments to City volunteer committees. We also had a presentation on how the City decides when to resurface streets and replace vehicles and equipment, and plans for other building projects. This Wednesday Feb. … Read more
Please join me for a Council Member Coffee – inside the Montgomery College Nunley Student Center coffee shop! When: Saturday March 1st, 10:30 AM – Noon Where: Nunley Student Center, corner of Chicago, Fenton and New York Avenues (the building with the pedestrian bridge to Metro), In the First Floor Lobby’s coffee shop What: We can discuss whatever is on … Read more
Summary: It’s the budget and legislative season, so we are working on setting budget priorities and on coordinating with our Annapolis legislators to get things enacted that will help Takoma Park (like stop sign cameras, guaranteed State highway funds, Purple Line compensation for impacted businesses and residents, and more.) The new City Council is also reviewing … Read more
Hello Ward One neighbors, I am updating you about the agenda for this evening’s City Council meeting, which differs from what was written on the Rolling Agenda that I cited a few days ago – my apologies. Because there will be a detailed discussion about the property tax assessment process, you might want to tune … Read more
Hello Ward One neighbors, At last week’s City Council meeting, the Council and mayor grappled with setting our priorities for the coming two years. This work will continue at the upcoming Council meeting on Wednesday Feb. 5th, when a Resolution on priorities is scheduled for a vote. My focus in this process has been on … Read more
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