At tonight’s Council meeting, the City Council will discuss whether or how to support the annual BitCamp “Hackathon” event (https://bitca.mp/). The BitCamp is an annual app development competition, at University of Maryland. The teams at Bitcamp develop apps and submit them for prizes. If the Council decides to participate, it will discuss the following: 1) […]
Tonight, a new City Council will swearing-in for the 2016-2017 Council session. Congratulations to our new Mayor (and my District 1 colleague) Mr. Wojahn, returning council members Christine Nagle, Mary Cook and new Council member Dustyn Kuwava. Also, my sincere thanks to outgoing Council members Denise Mitchell, Alan Hew and former Mayor Andrew Fellow. Here […]
Often time, Council members have good ideas that they need help additional help in doing more research or carrying out those ideas. In the current 2016 budget, I asked for a small amount ($5000) put aside for internship funds. The idea was to allow Council members use this fund to recruit interns , who can […]
After the Gazette announced its decision to discontinue publication on June 12, 2015, I asked to have a worksession to discuss exploring other ways to disseminate information to its residents. The city currently has budgeted about $1,562 per issue to distribute the Municipal Scene through the Gazette, and pursuing other options will likely cost significantly […]
As part of the City’s participation in the Sustainable Maryland Certified Program, the Council approved a sustainability plan that included the creation of a community garden as one of our priority actions. Recent survey results have shown sufficient interest to indicate that a community garden will be successful in the City. A potential site has […]
At tomorrow’s worksession, the City Council will consider a proposal to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in City elections. Recently Takoma Park and Hyattsville have passed laws allowing 16 and 17 years olds to vote. They are the only two cities in the entire country that have passed such laws. Some other countries, such […]
After last year’s Maryland Municipal League summer conference, Councilmember Dennis, who was the City’s flag-bearer, suggested it might be time to get new flags. At Last night’s Council meeting, the Council discussed purchasing a lighter-weight, nylon version of the existing flag (black and gold logo) however deferred the consideration of a new flag design at […]
In last night’s worksession, the City Council discussed the location for a new City Hall and to proceed with the design of the project. Options available to the City include 1) continue “as-is” with the current City Hall expansion plan; 2) reconsider a previous plan to build an additional building on the City Hall site […]
At last night’s Council meeting, the City Council discussed a number of ideas to improve the pedestrian safety on Route 1, especially in light of last weekend’s tragic accident at the Knox Road intersection. Here is the text of that letter we decided to send to the SHA. April 15, 2014 Ms. Melinda B. Peters, […]
In this Tuesday’s Worksession, the City Council will discuss a proposal to expand the Neighborhood Stabilization Committee. The the Mayor and Council formed the Neighborhood Stabilization and Quality of Life Work Group by Resolution 12-R-18 in 2012 to engage with various stakeholders, including the University of Maryland, City residents, University of Maryland students, public safety […]
In tomorrow’s worksession, the City Council will discuss how to run City’s two farmers’ markets. On November 19,2013 the Farmers Market Committee and staff presented their evaluation of the 2013 downtown Farmers Market and recommendations for the 2014 season. Since the previous market management firm KSM withdrew from consideration for the 2014 season’s management role, […]
As you know the Council is currently in recess and will be back on January 7 next year. Before it went to recess, the Council voted on the meeting schedule for the next year, to conduct worksessions on the first and third Tuesdays of every month and regular Council meetings on the second and fourth […]
In last night’s Council meeting, the Council awarded the newly formed Jack Perry award to Berwyn resident Jerry Anzulovic for his outstanding contribution to the community. The Mayor and Council created the Jack Perry Award on February 26, 2013, and formed the Jack Perry Award Committee which consisted of Jack’s son Sean Perry, Councilman Bob Catlin […]
Tomorrow is our election day, so we’ll be having this week’s Council worksession on Wednesday. One of the major discussion we’ll be having is about the Monument development located at 9122-9128 Baltimore Avenue. Several years after prior development efforts failed to materialize, this mixed-use project is moving ahead with a new developer, Monument Realty, and […]
In last night’s Council meeting, the City Council approved a motion opposing State Bill that seeks changes how a municipality would operated speed cameras in its jurisdiction areas. This bill (HB 929 – MOTOR VEHICLES – SPEED MONITORING SYSTEMS – LOCAL JURISDICTIONS) , currently under consideration by the Maryland House of Delegates, originally provided only that a “duly authorized officer” […]
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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