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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greenbelt, MD public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Regional emergency alert system funding loss
Federal funding for the region's Everbridge emergency alert system is gone, so municipalities are now paying for it. Greenbelt plans to keep it and get more value out of it — possibly saving $10,000 by switching service tiers.
Improved constituent issue tracking system
Resident complaints are tracked in a basic SharePoint list, and Council Member Knesel wants to fund a real 311-style tracking system so issues get routed, tracked, and resolved faster.
Mail-in ballot options
Should every registered voter automatically get a ballot? Board data shows it would roughly 2.5x mailing costs (~$39,500 vs ~$14,600), but members pointed to Hyattsville doubling turnout and an 85% return rate among people who request ballots. Decision deferred to budget season.