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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hyattsville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Councilmember Ward Residency
A Hyattsville councilmember reportedly bought a house outside the ward he represents, so people are asking whether he can legally keep his seat. If you live in that ward, this directly affects who’s voting on your neighborhood issues.
Death of Mayor
Hyattsville’s mayor has died in an apparent suicide, abruptly leaving the city without its top elected leader. City government now faces immediate questions about interim authority and how to fill the vacancy.