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Ranked-choice voting implementation

The Board is finalizing draft legislation to make ranked-choice voting real, using simple rules from Cambridge, MA with a 12.5% threshold instead of the current 40%. Expect a draft soon, education campaigns in late 2026, and voter outreach in early 2027.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 12, 2026

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FBI headquarters ruling

Greenbelt just got a court win in its fight to land the new FBI headquarters, but the feds are appealing, so the prize is still up for grabs. If it holds, the city could see a major jobs and development boost—after more legal limbo.

2 mentionsLast discussed Aug 21, 2026