Mayor and City Council
Regular MeetingNew Carrollton, MD · October 9, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON
6016 PRINCESS GARDEN PARKWAY • NEW CARROLLTON, MARYLAND 20784-2898
Phone (301) 459-6100 Fax (301) 459-8172
CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024
7PM-9:21PM
Called to order at 7:07 p.m. In-person and virtual at 6016 Princess Garden Pkwy, New Carrollton, MD 20784.
In attendance were Councilmembers Briana Urbina, Lincoln Lashley, Ryan Hussey, Duane Rosenberg and
David Lai (appearing virtually). Also present were Mayor Katrina Dodro and City Clerk, Ashli Pressey.
Introduction of H earing Facilitator, Trey Proctor
Council Chair Urbina opened the meeting and introduced Lobbyist, Trey Proctor.
Reading of Proposed Legislation
Lobbyist, Trey Proctor, read the proposed legislation for All Resident Voting. Resolution 25-08.
Explanation of All Resident Voting
Lobbyist, Trey Proctor, and Council Chair Urbina explained to the constituents what All Resident Voting was
and the reasoning behind the legislation being presented.
Reading of All Written Statements Submitted
• Statements of support from high school student letters for All Resident Voting
• Statements of disagreement and support were read from the constituents who emailed their public
comments in to City Clerk, Ashli Pressey and Mayor Dodro.
Public Comments and Questions
• Constituent Richard Potts raised concerns about a voter registry and how much this could put those who
are not documented at risk. He also asked why was this not up for vote during the election.
• Constituent Cynthia Hill agreed this should be on the ballot. Also stated communication about the
legislation should have been better advertised and the actual legislation up for vote should have been
made public. States she did not understand the reasoning behind reading the letters from high school
students who may not be of voting age.
• Constituent Angela Alarcon is in support of All Resident Voting however, she thinks there should have
been better communication and interpretation efforts. She also thinks the City should make a bigger
effort to get the citizens to participate in voting.
• Multiple other constituents came in support of the previous constituents who advocated for better
communication about the public hearing, language access, and communication about the legislation and
what it is about prior to the meeting.
• Constituents also came to express their disagreement with the council attempting to push this matter
through as legislation instead of placing it on the ballad.
Wrap Up/Next Steps
Council Chair Urbina announced there will be another public hearing in the future. Apologized for the missteps
that took place during this hearing and informs the public the next one will be better.
Next Council meeting is October 14, 2024.
Respectfully submitted by Ashli Pressey, City Clerk
Agenda
City Council Public Hearing & Special Legislative Meeting
(Hybrid)
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 7:00 pm
1. Call to Order
2. Introduction of Hearing Facilitator, Trey Proctor 5 min
3. Reading of Proposed Legislation 15 min
4. Explanation of All Resident Voting 15 min
5. Reading of all written statements submitted 15 min
to Mayor and Council concerning All Resident Voting
6. Public Comments and Questions 3 min each
7. Motion to Adjourn- Public Hearing
Legislative Meeting Agenda
New Business
1. Call to Order
2. Resolution 25–08
3. Motion to Adjourn
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PLEASE NOTE: This meeting of the City of New Carrollton Council will be a virtual meeting.
By using the Zoom link below or by telephone 301-715-8592. Closed captioning will be
available on Zoom for all viewers.
If you would like to submit comments in writing please email Ashli Pressey, at
apressey@newcarrolltonmd.gov by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting. Comments are also welcome
after any meeting.
CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON
6016 PRINCESS GARDEN PARKWAY • NEW CARROLLTON, MARYLAND 20784-2898
Phone (301) 459-6100 Fax (301) 459-8172
Resolution 25-08
City Council of New Carrollton, Maryland
Amending The Charter of the City of New Carrollton,
§C-6 “Qualifications and Registration of Voters”
CHARTER AMENDMENT RESOLUTION 25-09
CHARTER AMENDMENT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NEW CARROLLTON,
MARYLAND AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON, § C-6
“QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION OF VOTERS” TO MODIFY THE PROVISIONS FOR
THE QUALIFICATIONS TO BECOME A REGISTERED VOTER OF THE CITY ELIGIBLE TO
VOTE IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS AND TO PERMIT REGISTRATION ON THE DAY OF A
MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH EVIDENCE SUBMITTED TO PROVE RESIDENCY IN THE
CITY.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority contained in Article XI-E, §4 of the Constitution of the State
of Maryland and Md. Code Ann., Local Gov’t Art., §4-301 et seq., the City Council has the authority to amend
the City’s Charter, in accordance with the procedures set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, the USA Data 2020 Survey provides that as of 2020, 43% of New Carrollton, MD
residents (5.56k people) were born outside of the United States and nearly half of those residents are not
naturalized U.S. Citizens; and
WHEREAS, these residents pay taxes and participate in community functions yet do not have an ability
to elect their local public officials;
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of New Carrollton deems it to be necessary and appropriate for
good government and for the good of the City of New Carrollton to amend the City Charter in order to update
the Charter as it pertains to the City’s Qualifications and registration of voters;
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of New Carrollton seeks to enfranchise as many residents as
possible, allowing for same day registration eliminates a barrier for all residents to be able to vote whether or not
they are able to register in advance;
Section 1: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of New Carrollton,
Maryland that the Charter of the City of New Carrollton, C-6 “Qualifications and Registration of Voters”, be
and hereby is amended to add § C-6(E) to read as follows:
§ C-6 Qualifications and registration of voters.
[Amended 11-20-2002 by Res. No. 02-06; 3-10-2014 by Res. No. 14-05; 1-17-2018 by Res. No. 18-04]
A. Qualifications. Every person who is a citizen of the United States, is at least eighteen (18) years of age on or
before the day of the next general or special election, who has resided within the corporate limits of the City for
at least thirty (30) days next preceding any City election, who is a resident of the City as of the time for the
closing of registration next preceding any election, if registered, shall be entitled to vote at any or all City elections.
B. Registration. In accordance with the State Universal Registration Act, as contained in MD. Code Ann.,
Elections Article, § 3-403, as amended, any person residing in the City who is registered with the Board of
Supervisors of Elections of Prince George's County shall be deemed to be registered to vote in City elections.
RESIDENTS MAY REGISTER TO VOTE BEFORE A CITY ELECTION BY SUBMITTING A VOTER
REGISTRATION APPLICATION WITH THE CITY CLERK. THOSE RESIDENTS WHO REGISTER
BEFORE A CITY ELECTION WILL BE ADDED TO THE CITY’S VOTER REGISTRATION LIST.
RESIDENTS MAY ALSO REGISTER TO VOTE ON THE DAY OF A CITY ELECTION. THOSE WHO
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REGISTER ON THE DAY OF A CITY ELECTION SHALL REGISTER WITH THE MEMBER OF THE
BOARD OF ELECTIONS ASSIGNED TO THAT TASK, OR ITS DESIGNEE. THOSE WHO REGISTER
ON THE DAY OF THE ELECTION SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE CITY’S VOTER
REGISTRATION LIST.
C. Removal. The Board of Elections for Prince George's County shall maintain the registration lists in accordance
with its usual procedures, including but not limited to removing names because of changes of address and
cancellation of registration for failure to vote.
D. Appeal. Challenges to the registration of any individual not believed to be qualified to vote in City elections
shall be filed with the Board of Elections of Prince George's County, Maryland, in accordance with said Board's
procedures.
E. ADDITIONAL QUALIFIED VOTERS.
(1) EVERY PERSON WHO IS A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON, WHO IS AT
LEAST EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR WILL BE EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE ON OR
BEFORE THE DATE OF THE NEXT CITY ELECTION, WHO DOES NOT CLAIM VOTING
RESIDENCE OR CLAIM THE RIGHT TO VOTE IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION, AND WHO HAS
ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED A RESIDENCE IN THE CITY FOR A PERIOD OF (30) THIRTY
CONTINUOUS DAYS MAY THEREBY QUALIFY AND REGISTER TO VOTE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHARTER.
(2) EVERY QUALIFIED AND REGISTERED VOTER OF THE CITY IS ENTITLED TO VOTE IN ALL
CITY ELECTIONS, AND MAY SIGN NOMINATING, REFERENDA AND OTHER PETITIONS
AUTHORIZED BY THIS CHARTER.
F. EVIDENCE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR NEW CARROLLTON MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
(1) ALL RESIDENTS SEEKING TO REGISTER WITH THE CITY MUST
PROVIDE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
a. FOREIGN PASSPORT
b. CONSULAR IDENTIFICATION CARD
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c. A DRIVERS LICENSE ISSUED IN THE UNITED STATES AND OR
UNITED STATES TERRITORIES
d. A STATE IDENTIFICATION CARD
e. AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LICENSE
PLUS, ONE OF THE ITEMS BELOW DISPLAYING A NEW CARROLLTON ADDRESS:
f. A PIECE OF MAIL OR BENEFITS STATEMENT FROM THE FEDERAL,
STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT POSTMARKED WITHIN 30 DAYS
OF SUBMISSION FOR REGISTRATION;
g. A BANK STATEMENT DATED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF SUBMISSION
FOR REGISTRATION;
h. A UTILITY STATEMENT DATED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF SUBMISSION
FOR REGISTRATION;
i. A RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT;
j. A TITLE TO A HOME;
k. AN UNEXPIRED MARYLAND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION;
l. CREDIT CARD STATEMENT DATED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF
SUBMISSION FOR REGISTRATION
m. TELEPHONE OR CELL PHONE BILL DATED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF
SUBMISSION FOR REGISTRATION
n. MORTGAGE STATEMENT;
o. PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR THE MOST RECENT TAX YEAR;
p. MEDICAL OR HOSPITAL BILL DATED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF
SUBMISSION FOR REGISTRATION
q. RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CONTRACT DATED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF
SUBMISSION FOR REGISTRATION
r. SALES TAX OR BUSINESS LICENSE.
Section 2: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Charter Amendment Resolution is adopted this ___ day
of October, 2024 and that the amendments to the Charter of the City of New Carrollton, hereby proposed by
this enactment, shall be and become effective fifty (50) days after its passage by the City unless petitioned to
referendum in accordance with the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland within 40
days following its passage. A fair summary of this Resolution shall be posted in the City Hall for forty (40) days
following its adoption and published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City no fewer than four (4)
times at weekly intervals within the forty (40) days following its passage by the City.
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Section 3: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as soon as the Charter Amendment Resolution hereby
enacted becomes effective, either as herein provided or following referendum, the City Administrative Officer
shall send to the Department of Legislative Services, the following information concerning the Charter
Amendment Resolution: (i) the complete text of this Resolution; (ii) the date of referendum election, if any, held
with respect thereto; (iii) the number of votes cast for and against this Resolution by the Council of the City of
New Carrollton or in a referendum; and (iv) the effective date of the Charter Amendment.
Section 4: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrative Officer of the City of New
Carrollton, Maryland be, and hereby is specifically instructed to carry out the provisions of Sections 2 and 3 as
evidence of compliance herewith; and the City Administrative Officer shall cause to be affixed to the minutes of
this meeting an appropriate Certificate of Publication of the newspaper in which the fair summary of the Charter
Amendment shall have been published, and shall further cause to be completed and executed the Certificate of
Effect.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of New Carrollton, Maryland at a Meeting on
the _______day of October.
Attest: City of New Carrollton
_________________________ ______________________________
Ashli Pressey Briana Urbina, Council Chair
City Clerk
Date: _______________________
Approved:
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Katrina R. Dodro, Mayor
Date: ________________________
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