New Carrollton · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Carrollton, MD public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Voter Qualifications and Registration Procedures
Two measures were on the agenda: one clarifying who can vote in municipal elections (Charter §C-6) and one moving registration rules from the Charter into the City Code. These determine how residents register and qualify to vote in city elections.
All-Resident Voting Charter Amendment
Proposed charter changes would reshape how New Carrollton residents register and vote in city elections, including same-day registration via provisional ballots and rules for voters not on the state list. Supporters call it a legal compromise fixing earlier gaps; opponents raise equal-protection and voter data security concerns.
County bill CB-074-2026
The council was scheduled to consider sending a letter to the County Council about bill CB-074-2026 — the city weighing in on county-level legislation.