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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.
Police accreditation and AED program
Police completed a three-year assessment at the gold standard of policing. Two AED saves by officers this quarter — one cardiac arrest, one severe bleeding — show the city's AED investment is working.
City Community Pledge Repeal and Reenactment
Council was scheduled to adopt a resolution repealing and reenacting the City Community Pledge, first introduced by Councilmember Fritz.
Bradford Pear Replacement Plan — Phase 4
A resident asked the city to plant willow oaks on the Greenbelt Road medians near Beltway Plaza, noting State Highway's poor mowing and comparing favorably to Montgomery County's tree-lined medians. Councilmember Pope noted Route 193 streetscaping is tied to a legislative priority.
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.
BARC Research Road
A draft letter to Congressman Ivey concerned BARC Research Road, an issue of local federal property access.
LGBTQIA+ History Month recognition
A resolution recognizing LGBTQIA+ History Month was scheduled for introduction and possible adoption.
District 2 Board of Education vacancy
A draft letter to County Executive Braveboy would address the District 2 Board of Education vacancy and related public information concerns.