City Offices and Facilities will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Takoma Park Elections Will Take Place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Maryland residents can still register to vote through the Maryland Board of Elections online registration.
For general information please visit the 2018 General & Primary Election Information web page.
For additional information please contact the Montgomery County Board of Elections.
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The Takoma Park Youth City Council is proud to announce its first Youth Town Hall being held on October 14, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Takoma Park Community Center. This will be an important opportunity for the youth in Takoma Park to talk to leaders in our community about issues that are important to them. The forum will be designed to have both small group conversations and a larger discussion. Our leaders include members of our city government, activists in our community, and elected officials who represent us in office. Please join us! We are planning for a fun and meaningful day with pizza at the end of it! Register for the event here, or contact us for more information! TKPKYouthCouncil@takomaparkmd.gov
The Council will be holding a public hearing on October 3 to solicit comments regarding Takoma Park’s Community Development Block Grant program.
The Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) was initiated in 1974 and is one of the oldest programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CDBG grants are provided on an annual basis to communities to ensure decent affordable housing for all, to provide services to the most vulnerable, to create jobs, and expand business opportunities. On June 15, 2016, the Council adopted Resolution 2016-16, limiting the expenditure of CDBG) allocations to capital. Takoma Park’s CDBG funds are provided as a pass through from Montgomery County.
Qualifying capital projects must be located in designated CDBG eligible census tracts, illustrated in the accompanying map, or persons or households of low and moderate incomes as defined by HUD. In Montgomery County, a household of four with an annual income of $77,450 or less is considered low or moderate income for purposes of the CDBG program.
Community members are encouraged to comment during the hearing on the needs of the City’s low and moderate-income households and to suggest appropriate capital projects to address those needs.
Interested persons are encouraged to attend and testify at the public hearing.
Extension of Permit Parking Area 6 to Include the 1100 Block of Kingwood Drive
Wednesday, July 13
7:30 PM
Auditorium
Takoma Park Community Center – Sam Abbott Citizens’ Center
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
The City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 7:30 PM in the Auditorium of the Takoma Park Community Center located at 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on residents’ petition to extend the Area 6 permit parking zone to include the 1100 block of Kingwood Drive, with parking restricted to permit holders from 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, seven days a week.
If permit parking is implemented on the 1100 block of Kingwood Drive, persons residing on the block must display a parking permit from the City of Takoma Park in order to park on the 1100 block of Kingwood Drive or on any block included in Area 6. One permit may be purchased for each motor vehicle registered at a resident’s address within the designated area. Two-year permits will be sold to permanent residents and tenants with a two-year lease at a cost of $20.00. One-year permits will be sold to tenants with less than a two-year lease at a cost of $12.50.
Questions or written public comments may be directed to the City Clerk.
City Clerk
Phone: 301-891-7267
Email: clerk@takomaparkmd.gov
Commemoration Commission Public Hearing – Learn about the new programs and comment
The Takoma Park Commemoration Commission will hold a public hearing on January 12, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center Auditorium regarding the Commission’s proposed five personal recognition programs. The Commission proposes to begin accepting applications for these new programs in February 2016. The proposed personal recognition programs include 1) an existing bench and new commemorative plaque program, 2) an existing tree and new commemorative plaque program, 3) a new tree and commemorative plaque program, 4) a new bench and commemorative plaque program, and 5) an honor gift tree program. The eligibility and cost requirements for each program are posted for review:
The Commemoration Commission was established in November 2014 by the Takoma Park City Council. The legislation established three recognition levels to be administered by the Commission: 1) a Citywide Recognition program, 2) a Neighborhood/Local Recognition program, and 3) a Personal Recognition program. The January 12 hearing will present the Personal Recognition programs proposed by the Commission. Residents who wish to learn more about the new programs and comment on the programs can sign up to testify at the hearing.
For additional information please contact Jessie Carpenter at 301-891-7267 or at JessieC@takomaparkmd.gov.
Since 1993, Maryland’s cities and towns have celebrated Municipal Government Works Month each November to promote residents’ awareness of and interest in local government. To help promote municipal government awareness, the Mayor issued a Proclamation on November 9, 2015 proclaiming November as Municipal Government Works Month.
The City of Takoma Park helps to make Maryland a great place to live, work, and play. Here is a snapshot of the work that municipal government does to enhance the quality of life.
Vacuum Leaf Collection. The Public Works Department picks up leaves each fall. This years collection begins November 16 and continues through December 18. Not only does this service help clean up our yards, sidewalks, and streets, it helps our gardens grow by making shredded leaf mulch available in the spring.
Kilowatt Smackdown. With the support of the City of Takoma Park, the Green Impact Campaign (GIC) and Nextility, two DC-based energy organizations, are coordinating a community initiative to help Takoma Park small businesses save money on energy while reducing their environmental impact.
Snow Angels Program. The program developed from a partnership between student volunteers of the Takoma Park Middle School Difference Makers and the City of Takoma Park’s Lifelong Takoma Program. The Snow Angels provide assistance to those who most need help with snow removal in the winter. Recruitment for volunteers and those who need assistance with snow removal is going on now.
Police Services and Programs. Whether online, in person or by phone, the Police Department is here to serve the people of Takoma Park. The department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergency service via the front parking lot of the Takoma Park Community Center Center.
Food Waste Collection. Currently, the City is collecting from approximately 1,500 households with an average of 13 pounds per household per week. This curbside collection program is available to all single family homes and multi-family properties with twelve (12) units or less. Interested households can register through the City’s Food Waste Page or by calling 301-891-7633.
Third Thursday Poetry: Poetry and Music Night!
Thursday November 19, 7:30 p.m.
The Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium
Free
The popular “Third Thursday” poetry series features the work of a wide range of poets from across the region. Words begin at 7:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month in the Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium. November’s installment of Third Thursday features music and words from Jazz poet Cliff Bernier, Dine Watson, and Beth Palubinsky.
