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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rockville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Election reforms: 16-year-old voting and term limits
Rockville is considering letting 16- and 17-year-olds vote in city elections and limiting how many consecutive terms elected officials can serve. Public hearings Monday are the community's chance to weigh in before any vote.
Landlord-tenant issues
After months of work sessions and community engagement, the landlord-tenant code is described as being in great shape and ready to move forward.
Accessory Dwelling Units and Small-Scale Development Program
Mayor Ashton wants an update on the city's ADU technical assistance report, and the City Manager floated incentives plus a how-to manual for homeowners wanting to build an ADU. That could make it easier for residents to add rental units or housing for family members.
Rental Pricing Ban
Rockville just became one of Maryland’s first cities to ban algorithmic rental pricing, so landlords can’t use software like RealPage to sync rent hikes. If you rent, that could mean more competition among landlords and smaller rent increases.
Rent Pricing Ordinance
Rockville just became Maryland’s first city to ban landlords from using algorithmic rent-pricing software. If you rent, that matters because the tech can quietly nudge rents up across the market—so the ban aims to curb that pressure.
Algorithmic Pricing Ban
Rockville is now the first Maryland city to ban algorithmic pricing—software that sets rent, ticket, or shopping prices based on your data. If you rent or buy locally, the law could mean fewer personalized price hikes. Businesses that rely on those tools will have to change how they price.