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Takoma Park council approves first reading of FY26 budget amendment No. 3

Takoma Park City Council · January 29, 2026
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Summary

The council moved and unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to adopt FY26 budget amendment No. 3; Council member Hansack moved, Council member de Valla seconded, and the roll call produced seven ayes.

Council member Hansack moved and Council member de Valla seconded the motion to approve the first reading of the FY26 budget amendment No. 3. After a brief question about whether any edits were needed, Council member Schlegel asked staff to consider estimating potential court-related costs in the FY27 budget. The clerk called the roll and the motion passed unanimously (7 ayes).

Vote record (roll call shown in meeting transcript): Council member Landman: Aye; Council member Dibala: Yes; Council member Schlegel: Yes; Council member Hansack: Yes; Council member Gilbert: Aye; Council member Weselek: Aye; Mayor Searcy: Aye.

The action was recorded as the first reading of the ordinance; the first-reading vote advances the amendment to the next steps required under Takoma Park's ordinance and budget process.