As the national election is nearing, a College Park group has joined a national “Get Out the Vote” drive. The College Park-based “Neighbors Connect” will join the national campaign by MomsRising to get registered women voters to go to polls this November. As part of the campaign, the non-partisan MomsRising is planning to send a […]
At last night’s City Council meeting, the Council decided to hold District 2 special election on Sunday, November 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the College Park Community Center. District 2 Councilmember Brennan has recently submitted his resignation from the City Council, indicating that he would serve through September 30. City Charter Section […]
Let’s share information about voting, the importance of voting, and how to vote in this upcoming election, and this event on Monday supports that initiative by providing important information to our residents. Here is the registration link:
There have been numerous questions about voting in the November General Election. The information below may help answer all your questions. You can also reach out to the Prince George’s County Board of Elections directly at 301-341-7300 or election@co.pg.md.us. Important Deadlines and Dates: Today — Confirm that you are registered to vote. If you aren’t sure […]
Hopefully, most of you have received your “vote by mail” ballots for TODAY’s June 2, 2020 Primary. There are three safe, convenient ways to vote: 1. Mail in your ballot so it is postmarked today, Tuesday, June 2. 2. Drop off your ballot at a voting site by 8 PM today at the drop boxes […]
In order to increase voter turnouts, the City increased the election budget to $67,171 in the last year’s November election. That was a whopping 139% increase from what the City spent ($28,118) in the 2017 election. Yet, the voter turnout in the latest election went down by 21% – from 2,648 in 2017 to 2,092 […]
City has recently published more election data about this year’s election results. This time the data includes votes by districts, including votes on the Council term, and the total vote counts. Interesting to note how residents voted on the 2 vs 4 year Council term ballot question. District 1 and 4 (north and west College […]
Today, City published the certified election results, which include absentee and provisional ballots. City has also published the total number of ballots cast in this election, and the total number of registered voters. Additional reports will be provided next week showing district-by-district breakdown. Please see the final results below. District 1 Kabir 757 Kennedy 504 […]
I’m truly humbled, honored and grateful for having your support in yesterday’s election. Congratulations on the re-election of my colleagues Wojahn, Kennedy, Brennan, Dennis, Rigg and Day. Also, congratulations to Councilmember-Elect Maria Mackie on her election. I look forward to working with them all. Please see below the unofficial Election Results. District 1 Kabir 745 […]
Today is College Park’s Decision Day! Regardless of who you support, please make sure you go to polls and cast your vote. It’s our civic duty to take part in our local elections. From our past city elections, we’ve seen every vote counts! Polls will open at 7 am and will close at 8 pm. You […]
The Diamondback has profiled all 14 candidates running in this week’s City election. Please see that below. Kabir has served as a District 1 council member for four terms — and, because his race isn’t contested, he’s set to win his fifth in November. Nonetheless, Kabir said he’s taking the time to engage with his […]
You may now vote on-the-spot in person at this College Park City office – 8400 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 375 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. By the new State law, you will not be asked any question about the reason for your early voting. In May last year, the Maryland State legislators passed House Bill […]
When you’ll be voting at next week’s City elections, you’ll be asked a referendum ballot question: Do you want to extend the term of your future elected representatives from the current two years to four years? Early this year, the City established a Charter Review Commission (CRC) to hear from our residents on the benefits […]
1742 doors to knock. 4771 neighbors to talk. Several weeks ago, I set a goal of knocking these doors and talking to these neighbors. With just about a week left until this year’s election, I think I am close to reaching that goal. Yes, I wasn’t able to see and talk to everyone, but I’m […]
For the first time, early Voting for City elections will happen tomorrow, on Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the College Park Community Center located on 5051 Pierce Avenue in College Park. The City encourages all voters who may find it difficult to vote on Election Day to come to […]
Dr. Fazlul Kabir is a five-term City Council Member of the City of College Park District 1.