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Upcoming Election Forums: Mayor & Ward 2 (Oct. 8); Ward 1 & Ward 6 (Oct. 15)
Four forums are scheduled in the Community Center Auditorium, featuring contested races for Mayor and City Council. Candidates will speak to Takoma Park issues and outline their visions for Takoma Park and their philosophies of government.
Rent Stabilization Policy Options: Utility Transfers
This is the second of six blog posts covering topic areas that City Council, City Staff, and the project consultant, RSG, are exploring under the Rent Stabilization Policy Review. This second blog post covers Utility Transfers.
WSSC Essential Water Use Only Lifted
WSSC Water has lifted its essential-water-use-only request for all customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, effective 5 pm today.
Green Homes and Businesses Grant Cycle Opens October 12
This funding opportunity aims to improve sustainability and energy efficiency for homes and businesses across the city. Interested residents are encouraged to attend our online information session on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 12pm-1pm.
Rent Stabilization Policy Options: Capital Improvement Petitions
This is the first of six blog posts covering topic areas that City Council, City Staff, and the project consultant, RSG, are exploring under the Rent Stabilization Policy Review. This first blog post covers Capital Improvement Petition policy options.
Rent Stabilization Policy Review Community Meeting on Monday, October 12
City Staff will be holding a Rent Stabilization Policy Review Public Meeting on Monday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium. You can also register to participate virtually via Zoom.
City of Takoma Park Election for Mayor and City Council on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Learn more about the City of Takoma Park Election for Mayor and City Council on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 including qualifications for office, candidate requirements, the City Nominating Caucus
Strengthening Trust: The City Council’s Continued Effort to Ensure a Safe and Respectful Workplace
The Takoma Park City Council continues to take critical steps forward in response to the Cooper v. City of Takoma Park settlement. Recently, the Council unanimously chose the external legal counsel to conduct an independent audit.
City Council Response to Cooper v. City of Takoma Park Audit
Please see the Mayor's Statement and the final report on the Council’s findings and recommendations regarding the independent audit related to the Cooper v. City of Takoma Park case.