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Takoma Park council names David Alberto Fernandez poet laureate; he reads bilingual work
Takoma Park City Council · October 16, 2025
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Summary
The Takoma Park City Council approved a resolution appointing David Alberto Fernandez as the city’s poet laureate. Fernandez read three short bilingual poems at the meeting and outlined a community‑focused approach to the role.
The Takoma Park City Council unanimously approved a resolution appointing David Alberto Fernandez as the city’s poet laureate and invited him to read brief selections at the start of the meeting. Arts and humanities manager Bridal Smith introduced Fernandez, describing the laureateship as a city role that "promotes…
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