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Looking Ahead: June 2 City Council Meeting
Werrlein land cost drops, buying streetlights from Pepco, and the FY 2026 budget
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Claire Panak Tombes
Price, Pressure, and Process: Inside Hyattsville’s $7.5 million Land Proposal
Hyattsville’s city council is weighing whether to spend $7.5 million on land next to Driskell Park. Here’s what they said—and what the numbers actually…
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Claire Panak Tombes
More debt for Hyattsville
Timeo structores et dona ferentes
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Claire Panak Tombes
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How Hyattsville Should Address its OPEB Costs
The city's proposal to revoke retiree benefits undermines their claims that city finances are normal and strong
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Claire Panak Tombes
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A Decade of Hyattsville's Retiree Health Benefits
Hyattsville's conversation about retiree health benefits began 13 years ago, but nothing ever changed
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Claire Panak Tombes
It is inappropriate for a former mayor to serve on an audit committee
On Monday, Hyattsville’s city council is schedule to vote on appointing former mayor Candace Bacchus Hollingsworth to the city audit committee.
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Claire Panak Tombes
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Where We Are: Five Things to Watch During Budget Season
Having Your Cake
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Claire Panak Tombes

April 2025

FY 2023 Audit Questions
Just as the city released its fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, it also published the FY 2023 audit, which was dated March 19, 2025 and due to the state…
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Claire Panak Tombes
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FY 2026 budget increases and the capital projects plan
Council proposes adding another $1.3 million to operating deficit; April 21 meeting also includes $100,000 in capital expenses
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Claire Panak Tombes
Hyattsville awarded $0 state bond bill funding
City requested $1.5 million for three projects but state legislators did not award funds
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Claire Panak Tombes
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FY 2026 Budget: Graph Edition
Even with this slimmed-down, smaller-deficit budget, Hyattsville’s operating expenditures are growing faster than its revenues.
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Claire Panak Tombes
Hyattsville City Council looks likely to violate Open Meetings Act
With 24 hours before tomorrow's budget meeting, no agenda has been posted
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Claire Panak Tombes
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