Mayor· start: elected mayor May 5 2025 (official results newcarrolltonmd.gov/1354, 275 votes); end: removed by council vote Sept 9 2026 (MSA Maryland Manual; Hoodline/Banner reports)
Phelecia E. Nembhard
New Carrollton, MD
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 1:11:02
- Avg per meeting
- 7:06
- Segments
- 887
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Top issues during term (20)(Taxes Budget)
Fiscal 2027 budget adoption
The proposed budget holds the line on taxes and trims several lines, including cell phones and employee event spending.
Schedule of fees, fines, and penalties reform
Salaries are roughly 60% of the proposed budget, and employees got 10% increases three years running — the new COLA and step decisions will shape next year's tax burden.
FY2027 Budget Process
The FY 2027 budget will set next year's city spending, affecting services and potentially taxes or fees.
FY 2027 Budget Continuing Resolution
Spending capped at FY 2026 levels — no new programs or expanded services until the real budget passes.
Citywide compensation and organizational study
Contract value not stated in the minutes; the study will inform pay and audit decisions.
Hiring freeze exceptions for DPW and finance
The resolution affects staffing costs tied to the Director of Public Works position; exact figures weren't published in the materials provided.
Third-party debt collection (Ordinance 26-13)
Potential recovery of millions in past-due citations, minus postage costs for resident notifications.
Electronic message signs RFP NC2026-4
Previous estimates ran about $250,000 for three signs, though an RFP could bring that down.
City Manager Position and Counteroffer
Costs of the new hires weren't detailed, but the hiring freeze stays in place for all other positions including assistant Public Works director.
FY 2027 Budget Amendment
The amendment adjusts the FY 2027 budget; dollar amounts were not provided.
Grant Funding and Overtime Costs (Amendments 26-16 and 26-17)
$22,500 in grant funds preserved rather than forfeited.
Resolution 26-06: hiring and pay freeze
The two positions carried a combined cost of roughly $375,000 with benefits, funded by property taxes.
FY 2027 Proposed Projects and RFP
Funded through city operations and grant applications; specific figures not stated.
Charter working group on city's form of government
The proposed FY 2027 budget does not currently include a COLA or merit increase for DPW staff.
Equipment and Capital Purchases
The playground surfacing is covered by a $370,000 grant; other costs were not stated.
Compensation and organizational study (RFP-NC-2026-3)
BRC Consulting quoted $38,500; the other firms' prices weren't disclosed in the minutes.
Council Bulletin via Constant Contact
Avoids the cost of a new email service subscription.
$250,000 resident cash assistance proposal
Roughly $160,000 in potential city funds could go toward helping residents with utility and other emergency needs.
Newsletter print cost savings ahead of budget season
Avoids the cost of a new email service subscription.
LGIT Insurance Coverage and Salary Dispute
If the salary dispute becomes litigation, the city may have to pay legal costs without insurance help.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Nembhard was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.