Below is an advocacy note I sent to the Takoma Park City Council and Mayor, asking them to create a paid family leave benefit for…
I wrote Mayor Stewart and the members of the Takoma City Council as follows, on April 27, 2021 — Mayor, Council Members, Arthur David Olson…
The Takoma Park City Council’s February 3, 2021 meeting includes a final worksession discussion of 2021-2022 term council priorities. What should they prioritize? To me,…
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando’s proposed Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 20-07 would allow duplexes, townhouses, and small apartments in neighborhoods zoned R-60 (single-unit houses on…
All hail Ward 6 resident Peggy Walker, winner of the 2020 Takoma Park election contest! Peggy’s predictions versus actuals: Mayor: Kate Stewart 63%, Roger Schlegel…
This is mostly a repost of a letter I sent the Takoma Park City Council regarding — An ordinance you will consider on October 14,…
Former Takoma Park City Councilmember Tim Male initiated and drafted the analysis I’m posting here, 11 Police reform, public safety, and equity ideas for Takoma…
We’re all eager for restaurants to reopen safely, and the safer way to reopen is via expanded outdoor seating. I think it’s great that David…
I’m posting a letter former Takoma Park Councilmember Tim Male and I sent to Takoma Park city officials on April 22, 2022, following his cover…
I suggested that the city council put (more) money to helping residents and businesses struggling because of the Covid-19 crisis in an April 20, 2020…