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Greenbelt schedules public hearing and second reading on allowing noncitizen residents to vote
Summary
City council completed first readings for an ordinance and charter amendments to allow qualified noncitizen residents to register and vote in Greenbelt elections and set a public hearing for Sept. 23 (with a public hearing on Sept. 16 also announced), prompting debate over timing and outreach.
The Greenbelt City Council conducted first readings of an ordinance and a related charter amendment that would allow residents who meet residency requirements but are not U.S. citizens to register and vote in Greenbelt municipal elections. The board of elections’ report and proposed language were entered into the record; a public hearing was scheduled and council set second‑reading action for Sept. 23.
Mayor Jordan read data from the 2023 community…
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