Greenbelt City Council Discusses State Legislation, Housing Targets, and Snow Removal

Council reviews proposed bills, ATHA programs, and data center opposition while addressing snow and ice issues

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Greenbelt City Council held a worksession to discuss a range of issues, including proposed state legislative bills, Maryland's 2030 Housing Production Targets, programs from the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (ATHA), opposition to a proposed data center, and ongoing snow and ice remediation efforts in the city.

Why it matters

The city council's discussions on these topics demonstrate their proactive engagement in addressing legislative, development, and infrastructure challenges that impact the Greenbelt community. By tracking relevant state bills, exploring funding opportunities, and addressing public concerns, the council aims to advocate for the city's interests and ensure the well-being of its residents.

The details

The council reviewed numerous proposed state legislative bills, with Councilmember Jenni Pompi providing summaries and recommendations on which bills merit Greenbelt's action or monitoring. Topics included speed monitoring, alcohol sales, and community adaptation grants. The council also heard from ATHA's executive director about available grants and collaboration opportunities, as well as from a member of the No Landover Data Center group opposing a proposed data center project. Additionally, the council discussed Maryland's 2030 Housing Production Targets and the city's ongoing snow and ice removal challenges, with the city manager praising public works efforts while acknowledging continued issues in some areas.

  • The Greenbelt City Council met on Monday, February 2, 2026 for a worksession.
  • The Maryland legislative session began just over two weeks prior to the council meeting.

The players

Josué Salmerón

The Greenbelt City Manager who updated the council on snow and ice remediation issues and offered to track the bills of Greenbelt's delegates separately.

Emmett Jordan

The Mayor of Greenbelt who looked forward to receiving more perspective from the city's legislative consultants and noted a group of Prince George's County delegation bills concerning alcohol sales.

Meagan Baco

The Executive Director of the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (ATHA) who delivered a presentation about their programs, collaborations, and available grants.

Paul Howe

A member of the No Landover Data Center group who addressed the council about opposition to a proposed data center project.

J Davis

A former Greenbelt mayor and former president of the Maryland Municipal League (MML) who participated remotely and advised the council to coordinate with the MML's Legislative Committee.

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What they’re saying

“If they are strongly opposed to something, there may be more to it than you think.”

— J Davis, Former Greenbelt Mayor and Former President of the Maryland Municipal League (Greenbelt News Review)

“We're dealing with a lot of stormwater management here in center city as well as in Greenbelt East. A lot of our properties are dealing with heat issues, so anything that could potentially create grants and additional funding would be helpful.”

— Danielle McKinney, Greenbelt City Councilmember (Greenbelt News Review)

What’s next

The Greenbelt City Council plans to vote on a list of state legislative bills recommended for support during their regularly scheduled council meeting the following week.

The takeaway

The Greenbelt City Council's proactive engagement in tracking state legislation, exploring funding opportunities, and addressing community concerns demonstrates their commitment to advocating for the city's interests and ensuring the well-being of its residents, even as they navigate challenges related to development, infrastructure, and environmental issues.