County Councilwoman Mary Lehman told me yesterday that at her direction, her staff is requesting that the P.G. County bill is drafted and presented prior to the County Council’s August recess. The bill should make it onto the council agenda by July 11, but it will not be heard in committee until September. I first […]
The City Council spent a good part of April 8 and April 22 Saturdays reviewing the City manager’s proposed FY2018 budget. The total proposed budget is $19.8 million, compared to last year’s amended budget of $18.0 million. You can see an overview of this year’s budget here on the City’s website. At the two worksessions, […]
What: Free screening of “Before the Flood” climate change documentary When: Wednesday, April 19, 7–9 pm Where: College Park City Hall, 2nd Floor, 4500 Knox Road, 2nd floor If you are still asking yourself whether climate change is “real,” this FREE 90-minute award-winning documentary may help to answer your questions. Skeptics and believers alike will […]
Council members from district 1 and 4 will be hosting a budget town hall meeting on Monday, April 24, at the Youth and Family services building on 4912 Nantucket road. Please join and let us know how you want us to spend your tax dollars.
2:34pm: we’re done with today’s session. We’ll have our next session on April 22 2:04pm: We’re reintroducing Business Assistance and Façade Improvement Grant program – $60K 1:40 pm: We’re now reviewing Planning and Economic development budget. Total budget: $805,735 1:28pm: City currently provides transportation within an 8 mile radius at the request of City seniors, […]
The session in the northern part of the county is Tuesday February 7th 7:00 p.m. at Laurel Senior High. County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III invites residents and businesses to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, January 31st, 7:00 p.m. at Oxon Hill High School, 6701 Leyte Drive in Oxon Hill, MD. This is the […]
At last night’s Council meeting, the City Council had the first meeting about the budget for FY2018. For Real Estate Property Taxes, City’s goal is to maintain a constant yield in order to maintain revenue neutrality for FY 2018. This would effectively provide a decrease in the Real Property tax rate for many of our […]
College Park is are currently projecting approximately $1.6 million more in revenue than originally budgeted. According to City’s Finance Director, the primary drivers for the additional revenue are: – $250,000 and $150,000 more from Real Estate Property Tax and Personal Property Tax, respectively; – $600,000 more from State Income Tax ($432,000 of this due to […]
At tonight’s Council meeting, the Council Council will decide whether to reduce City’s Homestead tax credit to 2%. Currently, the tax credit rate is set at 4% At the October 4, 2016 Worksession, Council discussed this item and staff provided cost estimates for lowering the City’s Homestead Tax Credit Rate from its current rate of […]
At tomorrow’s Council meeting, the City Council will consider a number of amendments to the proposed budget changes, including a proposal to lower the real property tax rate. There are 7 proposed amendments to the budget that will be discussed by Council: 1) Reduce the real property tax from 0.335 to 0.325 per $100 of […]
Here is a list of budget items that have been added to this year’s budget. Please let me know if you have any questions. Budget Item Amount 1 C.I.P. transfer to City Hall Expansion $952,410.00 2 C.I.P. transfer to Randolph Macon Avenue $126,050.00 3 New roof and HVAC system at Youth & Family Services […]
It’s budget time in College Park. The City Council will be holding a Public Hearing tonight whether it should lower your tax rate to compensate some of the increase in your tax bill next year. The hearing will take place at the City Hall (4500 Knox Road, Upper floor) at 7:30pm. In case you cannot […]
In the next fiscal year (starting July 2016), you will be paying more tax on your property. The increase is due to the fact that the triennial assessment of our properties is expected to go up. We plan to keep the tax rate the same – 33.50 cents per $100 of your property. Our municipal […]
We attended the second and the final fiscal year 2017 budget worksession this past Saturday. The new budget will have a few items specifically assigned to north College Park residents. They include: A pedestrian crossing (RRFB) signal on Rhode Island Avenue (potentially at the Indian / Fox intersection) oney for the construction of the streetscape […]
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Fazlul Kabir is always eager to find ways to improve our community, and he ALWAYS puts resident concerns first. It is difficult to imagine a more dedicated or more effective City Councilmember. Fazlul has earned the vote of every resident of District 1.
I've lived in the Maryland suburbs for almost 50 years and have never experienced a more responsive, helpful, and informed local representative than Fazlul Kabir. Mr Kabir keeps the community informed via his daily blog, his contributions to local websites, and his e-mail notices. I'm very proud to endorse Mr. Kabir in his campaign to continue serving our community. 
Fazlul's integrity and balanced views have consistently been demonstrated in both action and deed with his visible and steadfast advocacy for the community at large. I am proud that he represents District 1 and will continue to do so.
Fazlul Kabir has been more supportive of the needs of District 1 in College Park than any other person on the entire council. In fact, he has been more supportive to District 1 than the entire rest of the council combined. Problems big or small, he has always been there to support the neighborhood. Whether it be issues with the contract police, stop signs, trash pickup, new construction, crime, he is always looking out for his district. My issue was parking, and through it all, he was there for us, and managed to get the council to approve parking restrictions the neighborhood needed. Without him it would never have happened. Thank you Fazlul Kabir.
Fazlul listens and communicates well. He is quick to notify his constituents of issues and updates, and is responsive to inquiries. We will benefit from his being re-elected. 
As council member for District 1, Fazlul Kabir has been both actively and tirelessly serving our community. Overall, Fazlul is concerned about the community’s safety; he keeps the district well informed on city council affairs and city changes; and, he was a prominent figure in establishing the Hollywood Farmers Market. If re-elected, Kabir will continue serving to bring forward positive changes to both District 1 and the local College Park community.. 
I’ve worked closely with Fazlul during the first season of the Hollywood Farmers’ Market. He is very committed to our community, and he shows it by using his leadership skills to make positive things happen—and usually with a smile on his face.. 
The most financially reckless decision that the College Park City Council has made in many years was to turn over our employee pension system to the same kind of dessert-now, spinach-later scheme that has helped bankrupt Detroit and is threatening to bankrupt Chicago. Fazlul Kabir opposed that decision and deserves support for standing for long-term responsibility in governing this community 
Fazlul is the person who developed and made north College Park Farmers Market a success. He works tirelessly to help the resident solve their problems with the city. I am thankful to have him as a councilman and hope that he keeps on going.
I must admit, I was skeptical at first, but Fazlul has truly proved himself in his nourishment of a unified local community spirit. He has worked tirelessly to complete all the details of making a vibrant farmer's market happen. This market, vendors and customers is a warm spot in many people's hearts. He is also diligent in reporting crime events and other neighborhood news.
Fazlul Kabir is an asset to our community. Fazlul is very proactive in all elements of quality of life affecting our city. He is a very dedicated individual and I will strongly support him for public office.
Fazlul's level of service goes above and beyond the normal image of people in government. I feel I am counted in as a resident of north College Park because of Fazlul. He treats me and others as though we are his friends. That's as close to being family as one could hope for. God bless Fazlul! He has my vote without hesitation"Patagonia Theme designed by Wp Themes Planet and proudly powered by WordPress Paid and authorized by Fazlul Kabir, Candidate