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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hyattsville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Automated License Plate Reader technology
A large bloc of residents urged the Council to cancel the Flock ALPR contract, citing privacy risks, data sharing with ICE, and lawsuit exposure in other cities. The Police and Public Safety Committee will make a recommendation to the Council in early 2027.
Automated Stop-Sign Camera Enforcement Program
The city is rolling out automated stop-sign cameras to slow speeding, and the task force worries the cameras could be placed disproportionately in lower-income neighborhoods or communities of color. They want a city presentation on how camera sites are chosen before the program advances.
ICE Facility Expansion Near the Plaza at Prince George's
The city is pushing back on ICE's office expansion in a building near schools and a bus stop. The Council's letter asks the County Executive for monitoring and inspection rather than revocation, after debate over how far the city can legally go.
Snow fine reduction recommendation
DPW crews worked around the clock since Saturday to clear ice-coated streets, but most of the city is still in the early phases of clearing arterials and intersections before curb-to-curb cleanup. The city extended the sidewalk-shoveling deadline and code compliance will focus on business districts first — not ticketing residents still digging out.
Vacant Property Registry
With about 90 vacant commercial units citywide — 58 in Ward 1 — the Council wants owners to register vacant buildings, keep them secure, and provide emergency contacts. Residential properties will likely be included too.