Community Vision for Takoma

Community Vision for Takoma Community first! We follow City government and politics closely, and advocate on City issues.
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Neighbors advocating for city government transparency and accountability, environmental responsibility, supporting small businesses, racial equity and diversity, preserving rent stabilization, resisting displacement. An informal network of Takoma residents and nearby neighbors dedicated to Takoma Park’s progressive legacy and leadership, working to strengthen the transparency, accountability, and

responsiveness of local government. Those issues have included preserving and expanding our affordable housing, protecting our City’s rent stabilization ordinance, maintaining our diversity, commitment to racial equity, preventing displacement and gentrification, engagement across socioeconomic and racial differences, public land use for the public good, living in harmony with the environment, addressing climate change, and City budget issues.

We were sad the parade was canceled and we could not march today with our new Rent Stabilization banner! Important upcom...
07/04/2026

We were sad the parade was canceled and we could not march today with our new Rent Stabilization banner! Important upcoming Takoma Park City Council topics:
1) July 8, Rent Stabilization. (Don't Weaken it)
2) July 15, Discussion of Four-Year Council Terms. (Weigh in)
3) July 15, Resolution "Committing to Respectful, Constructive, and Dignified Discourse." (Sure! Signs & clapping are respectful.)

Do not weaken our rent stabilization! Great turn out at this week's City Council meeting, where CVT folks were joined by...
06/13/2026

Do not weaken our rent stabilization! Great turn out at this week's City Council meeting, where CVT folks were joined by MoCoDSA, CASA, Renters Alliance, tenants, homeowners, and even a landlord giving two hours of testimony on the importance of our strong and historic rent stabilization. Nevertheless, the Mayor signaled she is open to weakening it. So if you missed this week, come to City Council on June 24th, ahead of the Council work session on this topic that night, and say your three minutes.

Announcement that after a year of waiting, the city will NOT release the audit on the sexual harassment case in our poli...
05/17/2026

Announcement that after a year of waiting, the city will NOT release the audit on the sexual harassment case in our police department. The people demanded, and paid for, this external audit. So, we're still waiting for transparency and accountability for the management of what happened here. Release the audit.

As Mayor of Takoma Park, I want to speak sincerely to our community and staff regarding the independent audit related to the Cooper v. City of Takoma Park case. The City Council took decisive steps to retain an experienced external legal firm to conduct a thorough and impartial review of our interna...

Tonight's hearing is POSTPONED. Stay tuned for a new date.
03/16/2026

Tonight's hearing is POSTPONED. Stay tuned for a new date.

UPDATE: Tonight's hearing is POSTPONED due to storms. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date. The only public hearing on the ...
03/10/2026

UPDATE: Tonight's hearing is POSTPONED due to storms. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date.

The only public hearing on the plan to double the City Council term lengths from two years to four years will be held next MONDAY night at 6:30pm. Two days later, City Council plans to vote on a resolution to change the City Charter to double term lengths. This will go into effect unless residents gather thousands of petition signatures to get a referendum on this issue onto the ballot. So turn out Monday night to weigh in.

Our city's historic rent stabilization law, which helps keep rents affordable, is now being reviewed by City Council.Unf...
03/09/2026

Our city's historic rent stabilization law, which helps keep rents affordable, is now being reviewed by City Council.
Unfortunately, the review process opens the door to weakening the law for renters. Sign this petition to urge the Council to continue to prioritize tenant rights, and continue to limit allowable annual rent increases to no more than the rate of inflation. (Link to petition in comments).

How can we protect our city's rent stabilization? Come out this Sunday!
02/26/2026

How can we protect our city's rent stabilization?
Come out this Sunday!

Support local families impacted by federal agents. Link in comments.
01/21/2026

Support local families impacted by federal agents. Link in comments.

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