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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greenbelt, MD public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Right of first refusal on surplus County property
A resolution coming Monday asserts the city's right of first refusal on surplus county property — including the historic Greenbelt High School building — prompting a debate about the Historic Preservation Commission's role.
Antennas and towers on city-owned property
Council is reconsidering its history of opposing towers — including one at Eleanor Roosevelt High School — and exploring city assets like the water tower, schools, police station, and light poles as antenna sites. State law limits municipal say over small cells, but full towers remain negotiable.
HB 1178 — Municipal Annexation Limitations
A state bill Greenbelt opposes would limit how municipalities annex land. It passed the House and sits in a Senate committee; lobbyists advised watching rather than actively opposing for now.