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College Park picks stormwater, rising energy costs and federal-worker resources for Nov. 6 four-cities meeting
Summary
Council approved the city—s agenda for the Nov. 6 four-cities meeting in Berwyn Heights, selecting stormwater management, rising energy costs and resources for federal workers (in light of SNAP/WIC concerns) as the topics the city will bring to the regional discussion.
The council approved three items for the city—s agenda at a Nov. 6 four-cities meeting in Berwyn Heights: stormwater management, rising energy and utility costs, and resources to assist federal workers affected by a shutdown (including SNAP/WIC concerns and local emergency assistance).
Councilmember Allen presented the draft list; Councilmember Mitchell suggested limiting the scope so the meeting would not run late. Councilmember Esters and others proposed the added topic of federal-worker support and resources because SNAP and WIC benefits may be affected by a federal shutdown; the council included that item.
Why it matters: The four-cities meeting is a venue for municipal coordination on cross-border practices (stormwater, utilities, emergency assistance) that affect city operations and residents— daily lives. The council asked staff to keep the agenda focused on these three timely topics.
What happens next: Representatives will attend the Nov. 6 meeting in Berwyn Heights and raise the city—s chosen topics; staff will coordinate presentation materials and talking points.
