Council Member· 2025-2027
Danielle McKinney
Greenbelt, MD
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 32
- Total speaking time
- 2:52:47
- Avg per meeting
- 5:24
- Segments
- 1665
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Fire Station Staffing Falls Short of 24-Hour EMS
Unknown — depends on whether a settlement lands before the January 12 appeals hearing.
Automated stop sign enforcement program
The cost of the contract wasn't detailed at this meeting.
Mail-in ballot options
Mailing ballots to all ~16,000 registered voters would cost roughly $37,800–$39,500 versus about $14,600 for the current application process.
Public Works union organizing and unfair labor practice complaint
The city has spent taxpayer money on a union-avoidance law firm, and could owe attorneys' fees if it loses the complaint.
Regional emergency alert system funding loss
A new city expense for the alert system, with a potential $10,000 annual saving by downgrading service tiers.
Improved constituent issue tracking system
Staff expects to request additional software funding from council.
Police accreditation and AED program
Rental housing inspections and new air conditioning law
No direct budget impact identified, though raising the fine cap from $1,000 to $5,000 is being explored.
Proposed ICE facility at 6505 Belcrest Road
Proposed DEI Advisory Board
Fire and EMS litigation with Prince George's County
Unknown — depends on whether a settlement lands before the January 12 appeals hearing.
County immigration detention facilities bill (CB-031-2026)
Greenbelt Station vandalism and police response
Post-ARPA health program funding
About $150,000 a year would be needed to keep the two positions plus part-time nursing funding.
Police contracts and vehicles (~$110,000)
Roughly $110,000 across three police contracts.
Snow Removal Improvements and 'Snow Hero' Program
Possible purchase of one or two additional compact machines for sidewalk clearing.
July 4th fireworks safety and heat planning
2025 election review and turnout
The city manager asked staff to budget for additional poll worker training in the next election cycle.
County Crime Trends
Safety at Spellman Crossing and Ora Glen Intersection
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while McKinney was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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Voting record (1)(Public Safety)
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