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Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart and the six members of council, all incumbents, were sworn in Nov. 16. Stewart, who has been mayor since 2015, defeated Roger Schlegel Nov. 3 by a vote of 4,083 to 2,386. A total of 6,549 residents cast ballots out of the city’s 13,562 registered voters. According to Takoma Park […]

Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart spoke to MyMCMedia Monday about the city’s election on Nov. 3. (Stewart is seeking reelection in the local election, running against Roger Schlegel.) Stewart says it’s the first time in Takoma Park history that the city’s election has fallen on the same day as the national election. She added that […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Where’d the Sun Go?: It’s not too early to be thinking about Monday’s solar eclipse. Montgomery Parks is planning a party! 2. How Much Is That Doggy in the Window?: And it’s not too early to be thinking about this weekend’s “Clear the […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Takoma Park City Councilmember-elect Peter Kovar talks about his win and election experience. Kovar will represent Ward 1. You can visit the Takoma Park website for detailed election results.

Kate Stewart has been elected Mayor and Peter Kovar, Tim Male, Rizzy Qureshi, Terry Seamens, Jarrett Smith, and Fred Schultz have been elected to the Takoma Park City Council. The unofficial election results were read by Election Board Chair Marilyn Abbott at the Takoma Park Community Center – Sam Abbott Citizens’ Center and broadcasted live on Takoma Park City […]

UPDATED  Voters in the cities of Gaithersburg, Rockville and Takoma Park will go to the polls to cast their ballots on Nov. 3rd. Early voting in the City of Takoma Park began on Oct. 28th and continues through Sunday, November 1st. According to Takoma Park City Clerk Jessie Carpenter, 76 voters turned out for the first day […]

The City of Takoma Park is gearing up for election season. On September 29, the city held its caucus and nominated candidates for mayor and city council positions. Jessie Carpenter, the city clerk, said that Mayor Bruce Williams will not seek reelection and nominated Ward 3 councilmember Kate Stewart to run for mayor. Her opponent is […]