The Town of University Park has its own municipal government, consisting of an elected Mayor and seven Councilmembers that represent the seven wards of the Town. Council meeting debates are often lively, as the future of University Park is always a matter of interest and discussion.
Terms
Common Council consists of seven members and a Mayor who shall be elected as set forth in Article V of the Town Charter. The Mayor and Councilmembers shall each hold office for a term of two years. No person shall serve in the same elected position for more than three consecutive two-year terms.
Powers
The Council shall have the power to pass all such ordinances and resolutions not contrary to the constitution, the State of Maryland or the Town Charter (Town Charter, Article IV, Section 402).
Mayor and Council
Pictured from left for right: Ward 4 CM Linda Verrill, Ward 7 CM Roland Stephen, Ward 6 CM Martha Wells, Former Ward 1 CM David Brosch, Ward 2 CM Joe Schultz, Mayor Len Carey and Ward 3 CM Laurie Morrissey (not pictured - Ward 5 CM David Caskey)
Regular Meetings
7:30 p.m.
1st and 3rd Mondays of every month with the exception of August where Council meets only once. If a holiday is observed on a Monday, the Council will meet the next day.
Due to COVID-19, all Council meetings are held virtually. To join a meeting, look to the Council meeting agenda in the Agenda Center.
