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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greenbelt, MD public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Citywide trash collection and private hauling concerns
A resident of 21 years described leaf piles left uncollected for five weeks, garbage uncollected in 90-degree heat, and an ethics complaint dismissed without explanation — and demanded written policies by October 20.
Data center regulation
Council is shrinking its legislative list to three or four top asks for District 22. Data centers drew particular concern — members want statewide regulation, not piecemeal local rules, citing water and energy strain in a state that isn't energy-independent.
Community Flood Resiliency Plan
The city now has a finished plan for tackling flooding — rain gardens, better drains, greener infrastructure, and grant opportunities. Real fixes will need funding and further modeling.