Diane Oberg

Two items not discussed at the April 12 regular city council meeting could prove lively topics at the next (or a future) council meeting. These include a resolution to study and develop reparations for Black residents and an advisory report … Read More

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Mayor Colin Byrd was censured for his remarks at the April 7 press conference marking the opening of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mass vaccination site at Greenbelt Metro Station. In an item added to the agenda at the … Read More

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The City of Greenbelt revenues survived the coronavirus-related shutdowns and capacity limits surprisingly well in the current fiscal year (FY21) and are projected to rebound slightly in the fiscal year beginning July (FY22). The adopted budget for FY21 anticipated $29.623 … Read More

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Gran parte de la agenda en la reunión del 8 de marzo del Concejo Municipal de Greenbelt involucró temas agregados por el alcalde Colin Byrd que no habían sido discutidos previamente con sus colegas del Concejo ni revisados ​​por el … Read More

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Much of the agenda at the March 8 meeting of the Greenbelt City Council involved items added by Mayor Colin Byrd that had not been previously discussed with his council colleagues or reviewed by city staff. These included changes to … Read More

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Greenbelt is in excellent financial condition and its revenue stream is sound, City Treasurer Bertha Gaymon told the Greenbelt City Council at a December 28 work session. Her written report and related budget table are available on the city’s website … Read More

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At its November 23 regular meeting, the Greenbelt City Council unanimously approved hiring the environmental law firm Jill Grant and Associates (JG&A) to assist in its review of environmental impact statements on projects such as the maglev train and the … Read More

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The proposed eviction freeze died in a 3-3 tie at the November 23 regular meeting of the Greenbelt City Council.  Legislation banning rent rate increases and late fees passed.  Earlier that day Governor Lawrence Hogan had announced $19 million in … Read More

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At its November 23 regular meeting the Greenbelt City Council is expected to vote on three ordinances that would prohibit evictions, late fees and rent increases and impose substantial penalties for non-compliance.  At the November 9 council meeting, Mayor Colin … Read More

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At its August 10 regular meeting, the Greenbelt City Council gave final approval to a proposed refinancing of two prior bond issues.  In addition, it received a briefing on the environmental assessment of the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). Refinancing … Read More

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