Greenbelt · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greenbelt, MD public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Streetlights and PEPCO LED conversion
The city has been trying to buy its streetlights from PEPCO and convert to LED for years. The city is now $113,000 in arrears on the bill as leverage, and council agreed to write a letter to the Public Utility Commission to force PEPCO to act.
Cell Phone Towers and City Operations
T-Mobile has been responsive on tower issues; Verizon has not, so the city is switching police vehicle hotspots to T-Mobile.
HUD Funding Delays and Green Ridge House Service Levels
Congress approved HUD funding for 2026, but leadership changes at the HUD grant office have stalled the grant process, so the city can't request reimbursement yet — payments have only come through December 2025.
EV Chargers Near the Library
Eight level-2 chargers are installed but not yet on; the city is racing a June 30 deadline to flip them on and claim the tax credit, with tricky overnight excavation coming.