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Mayor· 2025-2027

Emmett Jordan

Greenbelt, MD

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At a glance

News mentions
4

Term ending Nov 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
36
Total speaking time
13:06:26
Avg per meeting
21:51
Segments
12018

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Top issues during term (13)(Environment)

high↑Oct 2026[23]

Citywide trash collection and private hauling concerns

medium↑Oct 2026[23]

Curbside composting subsidy and incentives

Participation dipped when fees were added; Green Aces may request incentive funding in the next budget.

medium↑Mar 2026[13]

Proposed EV charging stations at Buddy Attick Park

Possible cost savings from limiting public-facing EV charging ports to four.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Data center regulation

Property tax abatements cost the city nearly $1 million in one year, with only $1.5 million left in the pot.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Bradford Pear Replacement Plan — Phase 4

Unknown; would likely require city maintenance or pressure on State Highway Administration.

medium↓Sep 2026[6]

Multilingual welcome signs

Digital signs are expensive and not in the current budget; staff will look at pricing and possible grants like the one that funded past wayfinding signage.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

City–GHI sustainability collaboration

low↓May 2026[1]

Solar grant for Green Ridge House and Youth Center

If awarded, the solar grant could help offset utility costs for the building and its residents.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Bills that didn't advance: Bottle Bill, Just Cause Eviction, Voting Rights Act

County recycling revenue — about $500,000 supporting three recycling center jobs — was a concern under the Bottle Bill.

low↓Jan 2026[1]

State Legislative Priorities — SB342 Recycling Bill

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Community Flood Resiliency Plan

Implementation cost estimates were presented, with potential grant funding identified.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Solar Energy and Utility Costs

Energy costs nearly halved per kilowatt-hour thanks to solar and contract negotiation.

low↓May 2026[1]

Solar grant shortfall for city buildings

No city funds committed yet — the grant loss delays potential utility savings.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Jordan was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Environment.