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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Carrollton, MD public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Four Cities Regional Meeting
New Carrollton will host the Four Cities meeting on October 29 despite the leadership transition, and the council floated a topic about neighboring towns' voting machines.
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.
East-west bikeway concept
Olson pitched a regional east-west bikeway that would connect New Carrollton to trails, Metro stations, and eventually Annapolis — a long-term, multi-jurisdiction project aimed at safer cycling and walking connections.
Summer council meeting schedule
Council may slim down to two meetings a month in July and August — first and third Wednesdays only. It goes to the consent agenda at Wednesday's meeting.
Council Bulletin via Constant Contact
Instead of paying for a new Constant Contact account, councilmembers' updates will go out as a section in the city's existing weekly newsletter — an easy way to hear what your representatives are doing.
Code Enforcement Staffing and Certification
A part-time weekend code enforcement officer is proposed to cut overtime. Currently, code officers aren't required to hold specific certifications.
City auditor selection
The city hired JBS & Company for $33,000 to do the annual comprehensive financial report — the same ballpark as before — and the vote was unanimous.
Portable toilets during construction (Ordinance 26-05)
Current code bans portable toilets on residential properties even during home construction. The draft ordinance would allow them with a permit renewed every 30 days, though screening and homeowner costs are still being debated.
Budget vs. actual review
Council learned a $125,000 consulting services amendment has had no spending so far, and got clarity on recycling savings and restricted cable TV funds.