Official Records

Official records of the City of College Park are maintained by the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 4500 Knox Road, College Park, Maryland 20740-3390.  Telephone number 240-487-3501, FAX 301-699-8029.  Public review of certain documents and public records requires the filing of a request under the Maryland Public Information Act; contact 240-487-3501 for further information.  Certain fees may apply.   

Maryland Public Information Act Request

Public Information

General information is provided by the City Clerk's office.  Tune in to Comcast cable channel 71 for announcements of events, Council meetings and work sessions, public hearings, and public service announcements.  City news, events and official notices are also provided in the “Municipal Scene”, a 2-page insert in the College Park Gazette on the 2nd and last Thursday of each month, delivered to every household within the City.   
 

College Park Charter and City Code

Copies of the Charter and City Code may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office for the price of $200.  An updated copy of the Charter and Code in its entirety is also available on line College Park Code Online.
 

City Elections

City elections are held every two years on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November.  The mayor  is elected at large, and 2 council members are elected from each of the 4 districts for a total of 8 council members.  City elections are nonpartisan.  Prince George’s County handles voter registration for City elections.  Eligibility requirements are outlined in Articles III and IV of the College Park Charter.