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Council adopts two ordinances; appoints two committee members — votes at a glance
Summary
The Bowie City Council adopted two ordinances Oct. 6 — one expanding misdemeanor provisions to prohibit camping and shelters in city parks and rights‑of‑way, and one amending the FY 2025–26 budget to appropriate funds for opioid remediation and a public‑safety vehicle — and confirmed two committee appointments.
The Bowie City Council took several formal votes Oct. 6. Below is a concise summary of actions and outcomes recorded during the meeting.
Ordinance 0‑10‑25 — parks, streets and shelters (adopted) - Action: Adoption of Ordinance 0‑10‑25 amending Chapter 17 (park rules) and Chapter 22 (streets and sidewalks) to make camping in city parks or erecting tents/shelters in the public right‑of‑way a misdemeanor and to clarify enforcement and penalties. - Public hearing: No speakers signed up; no written comments received. - Motion and outcome: Motion for adoption was…
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