Although not all councilmembers are yet on board with making the change, the Greenbelt City Council took several steps at its May 22 meeting that would be necessary to allow city residents who will be 16 or 17 years old by November 7, 2017 to vote in the next city council election. A change in the minimum voting age would apply only to Greenbelt municipal elections. The voting age for state and federal elections would remain at 18. Those registering would continue to have to meet all other requirements for voting in the State of Maryland. Six members of council were present at the meeting, with Mayor Pro Tem Judith Davis chairing the meeting for Mayor Emmett Jordan, who was away on business. For more on this story, click here.
