Greenbelt · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greenbelt, MD public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Delinquent waste collection accounts and tax liens
After a pause during COVID, the city is placing tax liens on properties with unpaid waste collection bills — homeowners then pay through their county property tax bill. A resident asked how the process works.
Street Sweeper Replacement Engine Purchase
The city's street sweeper broke down, and staff sought authorization to buy a replacement engine and parts for up to $16,054.52 to get it back in service.
PGCMA Dues and Transparency
Council tabled its $1,884.78 dues payment to the Prince George's County Municipal Association, wanting answers from new leadership about the dues formula and how the money is spent before paying up.
Election Vendor Performance
Fort Orange Press performed well in 2023 but botched the 2025 election with late, disorganized work. The Board plans to switch vendors and explore print-on-demand ballots, with Council members urging contract penalties for missed deadlines.
Campaign Finance Compliance and Reporting
Not all candidates filed final campaign finance reports last election, and the Board admits it lacks real enforcement tools. Council discussed whether fines make sense — several members argued the existing bar on running again is penalty enough.
Position reclassifications and HR process
Budget-neutral reclassifications — including a new Operations Manager and a Grants Coordinator bump to Grade 11 — were reviewed, with the HR director flagging that one change skipped the standard process.