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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Carrollton, MD public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Mayoral Election
The mayor's seat has been vacant since September 9, and the council set November 9 as the special election date. The winner only serves until May 2027, and the former mayor is barred from running. There are open questions about voting machine costs and who runs the election without a city clerk.
Mayor's expulsion and council transparency
The council publicly explained why it expelled Mayor Nemhard 4-1 on September 9 — citing reinstated employees in violation of a hiring freeze — while the mayor, present in the audience, disputed the statement and criticized the council's spending.
Charter § C-20 forfeiture motion against Mayor Nembhard
The council voted to remove the mayor from office under the forfeiture provision it added in 2024-2025 charter amendments, citing the reinstatement of two employees during the hiring freeze. It's a first-of-its-kind use of the provision and will trigger a special election within 65 days, with Lashley serving as acting mayor.