March 2025 Town Meeting and Updates

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Mar 16, 2025, 5:14:01 PMMar 16

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Hello Ward 3. Right up at the top, a reminder that if your home, yard, or other property suffered damage from Monday’s water main break and you have not already been in contact with WSSC Customer Advocate David Wilkins, please call WSSC at 301-206-4002 to report the damage and begin the process to remedy it. If you do not receive an adequate response after calling that number, please send me an email and we will elevate the issue to WSSC leadership.

MEETINGS

March 13 Meeting Summary

Agenda can be found here.

You can watch recordings of all town meetings here.

Swearing in of Chief Morris

On Thursday night, we formally swore in Chief Morris as permanent Police Chief! I’m thrilled he agreed to stay on; the progress made since he joined has been remarkable. Thanks to all who attended, and special thanks to Deputy Chief Krauss for the amazing cupcakes!

Homestead Tax Credit Ordinance

This was the third reader of the Homestead Tax Credit Ordinance, which passed unanimously. This measure raises the Homestead Tax Credit from $50 to $150.
More information on the Homestead Tax Credit.
Kudos to Councilmember Dalaker for his dedication in making this happen!

Financial Update

The Town Accountant provided an overview of the budget through January, reporting no red flags. Special thanks to Mr. Galloway for arranging this briefing—town finances can be tricky to interpret due to factors like the Eley Building construction and ARPA spending.

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is working on multiple things in advance of this year’s election (May 5) including exploring ways to make voting more accessible, encourage more voter registration, and publicize voting for 16- and 17-year-olds.

The next Board of Elections meeting will be March 21 at 5:30.

A reminder: Some absentee ballot forms had to be corrected because of incorrect birth year entries. Remember, you were (probably) not born in 2025!

You can find more information or request an absentee ballot online here.

Boyd Park Flooring

The Council voted unanimously to install corkeen flooring at Boyd Park. Woodchips pose accessibility issues, and rubber is environmentally harmful.

Corkeen was the most expensive option, and Councilmembers expressed concern about the cost. The mayor proposed delaying the Ward 4 Cheverly sign project (which she has been requesting for six years now) to help cover it. I appreciate the mayor's willingness to find a thoughtful budget solution; it’s easy to express concerns about the budget but much harder to actually identify places to cut back.

During strategic planning, we identified accessibility as a core town value, and I’m proud we made a choice that reflects that commitment.

Public Safety Cameras

Chief Morris presented a memo outlining plans to add security cameras with license plate reading technology to certain areas.

Some Ward 3 residents have voiced concerns about the civil rights and equity implications of these surveillance tools. I shared a resident’s suggestion for a hearing or review board to approve new technologies before implementation.

I believe cameras make sense in targeted areas like Trent Street, known for illegal dumping of tires and stolen cars. However, I have concerns about placing cameras at both ends of Cheverly Avenue. If this topic interests you, please reach out—resident input will be essential as we draft related policies.

Eley Building Update

Construction on the Eley Building has faced some permitting delays but remains on track for completion by mid-June. Mr. Brayman hopes to host an open house before the end of April—stay tuned!

Odds and Ends

Narcan Training

There will be community Narcan training on March 24 in the evening. I did this training last year and it was incredibly valuable. More info here!

Election Season

Town elections are May 5. Voter Information is here. I am running for re-election as your Ward 3 Councilmember. If you’ve enjoyed these newsletters, please consider voting for me! If you’ve REALLY enjoyed them and would like a yard sign, please let me know!

Congressional Resources

Beth MacKenzie from Congressman Ivey’s office joined our meeting to share some resources and upcoming events, including a high school art contest, open nominations for Service Academies, and internship openings. More information at ivey.house.gov. There are also lots of resources there for Marylanders affected by Trump Administration Policies.

Thank you for staying engaged! Please reach out with any questions, concerns, or feedback.

Best,
Nicole Bryner
Cheverly Ward 3 Councilmember

Where to find me

Email: CMW...@cheverly-md.gov

Text, WhatsApp, Phone: 301.892.6384

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Upcoming Events

For more information about these and other events, check out the town newsletter/en Español

Blood Drive

March 19