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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bowie public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
New public works director welcomed
Damien Lampley joined the city as public works director, overseeing everything from public works operations to the city's water and sewer system.
Wastewater treatment plant sludge pumping station upgrades
The city piggybacked on an Anne Arundel County contract with Robert F. Beall & Sons Inc. for emergency, weekly, monthly, and annual wastewater pumping and hauling — a sign the city is relying on outside hauling to keep sewage moving.
$13.45M water and sewer bond authorization
The city took the first steps to borrow for water and sewer projects — declaring intent to reimburse costs from tax-exempt debt and introducing a $13.45 million bond ordinance.
$16 Million Streetlight Modernization Program
The council adopted the budget appropriation for a comprehensive streetlight repair, cable replacement and LED upgrade program, to be financed by up to $16 million in general obligation bonds backed by the city's full faith, credit and taxing power. Staff couldn't yet say when work would start or finish.