Ward 3 Council Member· 2023-06-05–2027-06-01 (start June 5 2023: oath of office ceremony 5 PM June 5 2023 per City of Hyattsville 2023 Election Guide [read]; month-level end: June 2027 per the same guide [newly elected officials serve terms through June 2027] and hyattsville.org Mayor & Council page [read]; current-term start, earlier first-office day unsourced)
Kareem Redmond
Hyattsville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 1:20:28
- Avg per meeting
- 4:01
- Segments
- 1046
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Automated License Plate Reader technology
The commenter warned the city could face lawsuits at residents' expense if the cameras are found unconstitutional.
Automated Stop-Sign Camera Enforcement Program
Unknown — the task force is seeking information before the program advances.
Immigrant Emergency Relief Services Contract
The initiative would set aside $100,000 of city taxpayer money at a time the city is budgeting at a deficit.
Late-Night Noise and Gunfire Near Burlington Road
$600,000 Police Communication Encryption Grant
Brings $600,000 in state grant funding into the FY27 budget for police communications.
ICE Facility Expansion Near the Plaza at Prince George's
The city has set aside $100,000 in the FY27 budget for emergency relief for immigrant families affected by ICE.
Potential Litigation — Hyattsville Spirits & Grill
Unknown — potential litigation costs aren't disclosed in the agenda.
Snow fine reduction recommendation
Extra contractor equipment, vehicle repairs, and round-the-clock overtime are costs not yet quantified, plus the city is sharing salt with neighbors and helping on county roads.
Grass violation compliance period stays at 14 days
Longer timelines would slow fines collection but avoid legally flawed citations.
Return to in-person Council meetings
Queens Chapel Town Center noise
Hamilton Street amplified music enforcement
One $100 citation issued to date.
Code enforcement fines don't match violations
Higher fines could mean more revenue for the city but bigger costs for violators, including landlords and property owners.
Vacant Property Registry
Registration fees would fund code compliance inspections and push properties back into productive use.
Bulletproof Vest Grant for Hyattsville Police
A $23,806.92 federal grant offsetting the cost of police body armor.
Police Grants — Recruitment and Accountability
Grant funds would flow into the city budget for police programs.
WMATA police overtime agreement
WMATA reimburses the city for officer time; no direct city cost identified.
Purple Line Mutual Aid Police MOU
police misconduct allegation
Taxpayers could end up paying for investigations, legal proceedings, or oversight changes if the allegation leads to formal action.
Crime data tracking
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.