Mayor· 2026-04-01 – 2027-11-01 (month-level start: April 2026 per the special mayoral election of April 7, 2026 (city results page; city bio says elected following a special election in April 2026 after serving as District 1 councilmember November 2015 to April 2026); month-level end: November 2027 per the city's April 7, 2026 special election results page ('to serve until the November 2027 general election') and the four-year election cycle on the city council page)
Michael Estève
Bowie
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 1:35:47
- Avg per meeting
- 10:39
- Segments
- 2414
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Top issues during term (5)(Parks Rec)
Filming permit for city parks
Proposed $100-per-day permit fee; modest new revenue.
Summer Sunset Concerts and International Festival Cuts
Programs were cut in the FY2027 budget; sponsorships and partnerships were suggested to offset costs.
$2.25 million in county funding for Bowie projects
About $2.25 million in county funds flowing to Bowie projects in FY2027.
Youth sports field allocation at Allen Pond Park
Request to display Pride flag during Pride Month
Potentially a third flagpole, if the city chooses that option.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Estève was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.