Voter eligibility legislation public hearings
New Carrollton, MD
Summary
Charter Amendment Resolution 25-08 would change qualifications and residency requirements for voting in city elections. Public hearings are set for April 13 and 18, and the Mayor flagged a potential loophole: proving a family relation to a resident doesn't prove you actually live there.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Depends on your view — residents get a say in who counts as an eligible voter in city elections.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Apr 1, 2026
Charter Amendment Resolution 25-08 would change qualifications and residency requirements for voting in city elections. Public hearings are set for April 13 and 18, and the Mayor flagged a potential loophole: proving a family relation to a resident doesn't prove you actually live there.
City Council - Jan 21, 2026
The council set two public hearings on proposed voter eligibility legislation: April 13 in the evening and Saturday, April 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Comments will be publicized in the March newsletter.
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