At the June 10, 2025 meeting, the College Park City Council will vote to approve a comprehensive slate of appointments and reappointments to its advisory boards and committees. These citizen-led bodies play a critical role in shaping local policies, community programs, and long-term planning. With terms set to begin July 1, 2025, this annual process reinforces the City’s commitment to inclusive, participatory governance.
The appointments reflect geographic, generational, and experiential diversity, with members from all four Council districts as well as student and workgroup representatives. Below is a summary of the proposed appointees by board:
Affordable Housing Task Force
Kamthorn Clary (District 1 – New) Darrin Sharp (District 1 – New) Jonathan Riedel (District 2 – New) Fritz Leopold (District 2 – New) Sean Woolums (District 3 – New) David Dorsch (District 3 – New) Robert Thurston (Age-Friendly Workgroup Representative) Gannon Sprinkle (Student Representative) Note: Two seats remain open, preferably for District 4 residents.
Advisory Planning Commission
Sean Woolums (New)
Airport Authority
Anna Sandberg (District 3 – Reappointment)
Bee City USA Committee
Terra Virsilas (District 1 – Reappointment) Ariela Haber (District 1 – Reappointment) Aahi Espindola (District 3 – Reappointment) Lasair Ni Chochlain (District 4 – New)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Joaquin Monserrate (District 4 – New)
Board of Election Supervisors
Arelis Pérez (District 1 – New; 2-year term)
City Events Advisory Board
Rene Edwards (District 1 – New) Blaine D. Rivas (District 3 – New)
College Park Seniors Committee
Mary Ann Hakes (District 3 – Reappointment) Darlene Nowlin (District 4 – Reappointment) Gail Lovelace (District 4 – Reappointment)
Committee for a Better Environment
Bekkah Lampe (District 1 – New) Lasair Ni Chochlain (District 4 – New) Stacy Teng (District 2 – Reappointment) Alexa Bely (District 3 – Reappointment) Wentao Guo (District 4 – Reappointment)
Compensation Review Committee
Terra Virsilas (District 1 – New) Arelis Pérez (District 1 – New) Jonathan Coleman (District 1 – New)
Education Advisory Committee
Ana Gutierrez (District 2 – New)
Ethics Commission
Robert Thurston (District 2 – Reappointment) Sean Woolums (At-Large/District 3 – New)
Noise Control Board
Adele Ellis (District 3 – New)
Restorative Justice Commission
Marcques Washington (Reappointment) Robert Thurston (Reappointment) Maxine Gross (Reappointment) Karin Brown (Reappointment) Andrew Fellows (Reappointment) Violetta Sharps Jones (Reappointment) Ian Rowe (Reappointment)
Tree and Landscape Board
Leah Garrett (District 1 – New) Janet Wagner (District 3 – New)
Veterans Memorial Committee
Daniel Delaney (District 1 – New) Mary Cook (District 1 – Reappointment) Blaine Tom Davis (District 1 – Reappointment)
These appointments underscore the City’s commitment to community involvement and leadership development. Advisory board members are volunteers who bring vital perspectives and expertise to issues ranging from environmental stewardship and community events to equity, ethics, and land use planning.
If you are interested in serving in the future, residents are welcome to apply year-round by visiting www.collegeparkmd.gov or contacting the City Clerk’s Office.