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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bowie public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Senior services business partnership
A local business owner wants to connect Bowie seniors with laundry pickup and chore services, and asked the city for help finding the right programs. The Mayor offered a follow-up meeting.
Street tree trimming contract
The city is spending $127,400 on trimming trees in public right-of-ways, using a bidding waiver to hire Lewis Tree Service directly.
$600,000 Police Radio Grant
The county is moving to an encrypted radio system, and replacing the police department's radios would cost about $1 million. A state grant will cover $600,000 of it.
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.
Filming permit for city parks
A new ordinance would require a city permit — with a $100/day fee — for disruptive commercial filming in parks. Councilmembers want clearer language so student projects, news crews and family photos aren't caught by rules aimed at Hollywood-style productions.
Request to display Pride flag during Pride Month
A PFLAG Bowie representative asked the city to raise a Pride flag at City Hall during June, raising questions about flagpole logistics and whether other flags would follow.