Townhomes in Crofton by Kim used with permission.

Failure to mail 107,000 updated property tax assessments may cost Maryland hundreds of millions

A contracted vendor failed to mail out approximately 107,000 updated property tax assessments to Maryland homeowners by a state-mandated deadline. As a result, Maryland faces potential revenue losses from those increased taxes amounting to a quarter of a billion dollars over three years. Lawmakers are considering emergency legislation to allow the updated assessments to be mailed out late, while still ensuring homeowners have the right to appeal.  (Bryan P. Sears / Maryland Matters)  

Alto suspends DC operations, scraps electric fleet plans

Alto, an Uber/Lyft competitor that differentiates itself by hiring its drivers rather than relying on gig workers, has ceased operations in DC due to capital concerns and laying off its drivers. It has also abandoned plans for a 100% electric fleet until more financing can be secured.  (Joann Muller / Axios)  

After primary election pilot, Arlington considers ranked-choice voting for November general election

The Arlington County Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the potential use of ranked-choice voting (RCV) in the November general election to fill the soon-to-be vacant seat of Chair Libby Garvey. Arlington piloted RCV in 2023’s primary election. The county plans to spend $2 million in 2025 on new machines to better accommodate RCV.  (James Jarvis / ARLNow)  

Recall campaign launched against DC Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau

A local business owner has filed paperwork to create a committee focused on recalling Councilmember Brianne Nadeau due to concerns about crime. Nadeau, who noted her public safety initiatives in a statement, has not chaired committees with direct oversight of public safety.  (This article may be behind a paywall).  (Michael Brice-Saddler / Post)  

Two Arlington housing projects face delays, with developers citing economic conditions

Jefferson Apartment Group’s 12-story, 238-unit building at the Clarendon Wells Fargo site and the YMCA’s proposed 7-story, 374-unit apartment building in Virginia Square are facing slowdowns. Both projects’ developers are reconsidering site plans and cite economic conditions as contributing to the delays.  (Jo DeVoe / ARLNow)  

Maryland counties unveil map of proposed Chesapeake Bay ferry network

A tourism consortium has updated an ongoing feasibility study of a Chesapeake Bay ferry network to include proposed routes and stops, such Annapolis and Baltimore. The ferry vessels would be high-speed, electric, airborne 30-passenger boats. The next phase will be gathering feedback from project stakeholders.  (Neal Augenstein / WTOP)  

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