CITY COUNCIL KEITH R. SYDNOR Mayor CHRISTINE M. JOHNSON CHRISTIAN L. PULLEY, CPM At-Large City Administrator JAMES KOLE First Ward TIM MILLER Acting Deputy City Administrator ADRIAN G. SIMMONS First Ward STEPHANIE P. ANDERSON City Solicitor KYLA M. CLARK Second Ward SARA A. GREEN, CPM, CMC MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL City Clerk JEFFREY W. MILLS Second Ward (301) 725-5300 8103 Sandy Spring Road Council meets second and fourth www.ciyofaurelorg Mondays of each month. Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502 TWENTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025 6:00 PM IN-PERSON MEETING MINUTES The meeting convened in the Council Chamber of the Joseph R. Robison Laurel Municipal Center at 6:00 pm with Council President Pro-Tem Jeffrey W. Mills presiding. Councilwoman Christine M. Johnson, Councilman James Kole, Councilman Adrian G. Simmons, and Mayor Keith R. Sydnor were present. Council President Kyla M. Clark had an excused absence. Mayor Keith R. Sydnor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. There were approximately fifty (50) members of the public in attendance. The following staff members were also present: Christian L. Pulley, CPM, City Administrator, Tim Miller, Acting Deputy City Administrator, Sara A. Green, CPM, MMC, City Clerk, Bill Bailey, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, Monta L. Burrough, Director, Department of Economic and Community Development, Chrissy Cornwell, Director, Department of Community Resources and Emergency Management, Cinnamen Fisher, Assistant Director, Department of Information Technology, Chief Russell E. Hamill, III, LPD, Tommy Helms, Acting Director, Department of Public Works, Marchelle LeBlanc, Director, Department of Human Services, S. Michele Saylor, Director, Department of Budget and Personnel Services, and Stephanie P. Anderson, City Solicitor Agenda Item No. 4 was approval of the following minutes: March 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Councilman Kole made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion that was carried on a roll call vote of all Councilmembers present. Next, the Mayor and City Counciimembers provided their reports regarding events and happenings since the last meeting and made announcements regarding upcoming meetings and events. 1 Mayor Sydnor made the following special presentations and provided certificates of achievement to each student athlete: Laurel High School Boys Basketball Team For winning the Maryland 4A State Championship, showcasing their dedication, teamwork, and excellence on the court. Alexandra Ford (Laurel High School) = A two-time state champion in the 140 Ibs. wrestling division, celebrating her hard work, discipline, and dominance in the sport. Laurel Lions Wrestling Club = 2025 SMJWL A Division Champions Mayor Sydnor presented the following Proclamations: Meatout Day National Vietnam War Veterans Day- presented to Colonel Yolanda D. Gore, Garrison Commander, Fort Meade Agenda Item No. 6 was the following Mayoral Reappointments: Angela O'Neal Arts Council 03242025.03242028 Robert Windley Youth Services Commission 03242025-03242028 Councilman Kole made a motion to approve the reappointments. Councilman Simmons seconded the motion that was carried on a roll call vote of all Councilmembers present. Agenda Item No. 7 was the General Public Hearing. President Pro-Tem Mills opened the General Public Hearing at approximately 6:42 pm. The first person signed up to speak was Mrs. Connie Lucas, 1018 Ward Street Laurel, Maryland 20707. Mrs. Lucas asked the Mayor and City Council to include the street and hundred block in the Crime Report that was in the Laurel Ledger section of the Laurel Independent Newspaper sO that residents would know where crimes were occurring in the City. There was no one else signed up to speak. President Pro-Tem Mills closed the General Public Hearing at approximately 6:45 pm. Agenda Item No. 8 was Second Public Hearing with Possible Action on Ordinance No. 2039 An Ordinance Amending the General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland, for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and to Provide an Effective Date. President Pro-Tem Mills read the title into the record for the second public hearing. S. Michele Saylor, Director, Department of Budget and Personnel Services presented the ordinance. President Pro-Tem Mills opened the public hearing at 6:47 pm. There was no one signed up to speak. President Pro-Tem Mills closed the public hearing at 6:47 pm. Councilman Simmons made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2039 that was seconded by Councilman Kole and carried on a roll call vote of all Councilmembers present. Mayor Sydnor concurred with the vote. The last agenda item was Second Public Hearing with Possible Action on Ordinance No. 2040 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland Amending Laurel City Code Chapter 16 Taxation", 1 Article I, Section 16-10"Elderly and Veteran Tax Credit Program" and Providing an Effective Date. President Pro-Tem Mills read the title into the record for the second public hearing. Councilman Adrian G. Simmons presented the proposed ordinance. President Pro-Tem Mills opened the public hearing at approximately 6:52 pm. There was no one signed up to speak. President Pro-Tem Mills closed the public hearing at approximately 6:52 pm. Councilman Kole made a motion to approve 2 Ordinance No. 2040 as presented. Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion that was carried on a roll call vote of all Counciimembers present. Mayor Sydnor concurred with the vote. There being no further ousiness the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:52 pm. Approved: - Date: April 142025 & Leyall Sara A. Green, CPM, MMC City Clerk R 2 3 CITY COUNCIL KEITH R. SYDNOR Mayor CHRISTINE M. JOHNSON At-Large CHRISTIAN L. PULLEY, CPM City Administrator JAMES KOLE First Ward TIM MILLER Acting Deputy City Administrator ADRIAN G. SIMMONS First Ward STEPHANIE P. ANDERSON City Solicitor KYLA CLARK Second Ward SARA A. GREEN, CPM, CMC MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL City Clerk JEFFREY W. MILLS Second Ward 8103 Sandy Spring Road (301) 725-5300 Council meets second and fourth Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502 www.civoflaurelorg Mondays of each month. TWENTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING Monday, March 24, 2025 6:00 PM Agenda In-Person Meeting Watch the meeting on Laurel TV streaming live in your web browser at httpsllaureltv.org/watch-live or locally Laurel TV can be found on Comcast Channel 996 (HD), 71 (SD) or Verizon FiOS Channel 12. 1. Call to Order - Jeffrey W. Mills, President Pro Tem 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America- Mayor Keith R. Sydnor 3. Roll Call- Sara A. Green, CPM, CMC, City Clerk 4. Approval of Minutes March 10, 2025 Regular Meeting 5. Report of the Mayor and City Council 6. Mayoral Reappointments Angela O'Neal Arts Council 03242025-03242028 Robert Windley Youth Services Commission 03242025.03242028 7. General Public Hearing 8. Second Public Hearing with Possible Action on Ordinance No. 2039- An Ordinance Amending the General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland, for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and to Provide an Effective Date 1 9. Second Public Hearing with Possible Action on Ordinance No. 2040- An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland Amending Laurel City Code Chapter 16 "Taxation", Article 1, Section 16-10 "Elderly and Veteran Tax Credit Program" and Providing An Effective Date 10.A Adjournment 2 CITY OF LAUREL Item 6. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD 20707 Phone: 301-725-5300 ext. 2125 . Fax: 301-725-6831 Keith R. Sydnor Mayor March 11, 2025 MEMORANDUM TO: Kyla Clark, Council President Laurel City Councilmembers FROM: Keith R. Sydnor, Mayor ARo SUBJ: Mayoral Reappointments plan to make the following reappointments at the March 24, 2025, Mayor and City Council meeting. REAPPOINTMENTS Angela O'Neal Arts Council 03/24/25 - 03/24/28 Robert Windley Youth Services Commission 03/24/25 - 03/24/28 I look forward to your confirmation of these reappointments. ec: Sara A. Green, CPM, CMC, City Clerk Email: leureimayor@laureimdus Twitter: @LaurelMayor Website: www.ityoflaurel.org 3 Item 8. CITY OF LAUREL, MARYLAND ORDINANCE NO. 2039 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL, MARYLAND, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE Sponsored by the City Council President at the request of the Administration. WHEREAS, the FY2025 General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) was adopted on May 28, 2024 through Ordinance No. 2026, and subsequently amended through Ordinance No. 2029, Ordinance No. 2031, Ordinance No. 2035, and Ordinance No. 2036, and WHEREAS, Charter Resolution No. 180 was approved on January 27, 2025 with an effective date of March 18, 2025 dissolving the Department of Community Resources and Emergency Management; and creating the Department of Emergency Management and the Department of Human Services, and WHEREAS, the adopted FY2025 General Operating Budget department references shall be revised to reflect the changes due to the approval of Charter Resolution No. 180, and WHEREAS, a transfer shall be made of available CIP street project funds for the purpose of funding other street projects, and WHEREAS, additional funding is needed for the Council Chambers broadcast equipment, and WHEREAS, certain corrections are needed to the Employee Training and Tuition budgets, and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland are required to amend the FY2025 General Operating Budget and CIP to reflect these changes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED, by the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland that the General Operating Budget and CIP for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 is hereby amended. Item 8. GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET AMENDED AMENDED REVENUES ORD2036 CHANGE ORD2039 REVENUE SUB-CATEGORY 4010 R/E TAX REVENUE $27,384,119 $27,384,119 4030 - PERSONAL PROP TAX 1,385,868 1,385,868 4040 - PERSONAL PROP-INTIPENTALTY 40,000 40,000 4050 - LOCAL TAXES 4,650,000 4,650,000 4060 - OTHER LOCAL TAXES 2,047,576 2,047,576 4110 - LICENSES 734,850 734,850 4130 PERMITS 505,445 505,445 4210 - FEDERAL GRANTS 162,980 162,980 4230 STATE GRANTS 737,825 737,825 4250 COUNTY GRANTS 386,642 386,642 4310 - GENERAL GOVT SERVICE CH 169,797 169,797 4340 - SANITATION SERVICE CHGS 176,000 176,000 4350 - SERVICE CHARGE-HEALTH 10,000 10,000 4370 - FACILITY RENTALS 163,890 163,890 4411 - SWIMMING POOL FEES 124,510 124,510 4413 - RECREATION PROGRAM FEES 82,500 82,500 4415 - P&R ACTIVITY FEES 89,800 89,800 4417 - P&R CONCESSION FEES 22,000 22,000 4430 - SENIOR PROGRAM FEES 15,300 15,300 4620 - POLICE FINES 2,780,600 2,780,600 4630 - CODE ENFORCEMENT FINES 3,250 3,250 4710 - INVESTMENT INTEREST 117,000 117,000 4720 - RENTAL INCOME 18,963 18,963 4730 - COMTRIBUTIOASCONATONS 600 600 4740 - SALE OF PROPERTY 14,500 14,500 4750 - MISC REFUNDS AND REBATES 86,780 86,780 4761 - POLICE ACCT RECEIPTS 45,000 45,000 4790 - OTHERI MISC REVENUES 453,203 453,203 4840 - FUND TRANSFER 1,188.247 1,188,247 TOTAL REVENUE $43,597,245 $0 $43,597,245 AMENDED AMENDED EXPENDITURES ORD2036 CHANGE ORD2039 DEPARTMENT 201 CITY COUNCIL $122,513 $122,513 205 CLERK TO THE COUNCIL 243,333 243,333 210 MAYOR 649,079 649,079 215 CITY ADMINISTRATOR 679,268 679,268 220 - ELECTIONS 17,445 17,445 225 BUDGET & PERSONNEL SVCS 1,230,403 1,230,403 235 - COMMUNICATIONS 701,304 701,304 240 - ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEV 1,032,943 1,032,943 244 - SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS 62,532 62,532 250 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2,860,863 2,860,863 Underlining indicates new language added. Seakelhroughs-indicate language deleted. Asterisks indicate intervening language and section unchanged. 2 5 Item 8. 270 - COMMUNITY PROMOTION 184,287 184,287 280 - GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 945,518 945,518 281 - JOSEPH R. ROBISON - LAUREL MUNICIPAL CENTER 177,616 177,616 284 - PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY 128,126 128,126 285 - ROBERT. J. DIPIETRO COMMUNITY CENTER 168,869 168,869 286 - ARMORY COMMUNITY CENTER 104,561 104,561 287 - LAUREL MUSEUM 13,000 13,000 288 - GUDE LAKEHOUSE 31,000 31,000 289 MAIN ST. POOL MAINTENANC 82,670 82,670 290 LPD FACILITY 312,121 312,121 291 - GREENVIEW: DR REC COMPLEX 47,180 47,180 292 - P&RI MAINTENANCE FACILITY 47,750 47,750 293 - GUDE HOUSE 73,841 73,841 294 - CRAIG A. MOE LAUREL MULITSERVICE CENTER 262,371 262,371 301 - POLICE 13,069,424 13,069,424 320 FIRE MARSHAL & PERMIT SV 861,358 861,358 325 DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MGT 702,952 702,952 326- - DEPT OFHUMAN SERVICES CRAIGA.N MOEL LMSC PROGRAMS 563,417 563,417 401 PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN 691,207 691,207 410 AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE 1,180,819 1,180,819 415 - WASTE COLLECTION 1,196,135 1,196,135 420 - RECYCLING 353,009 353,009 425 HIGHWAYS & STREETS MAINT 1,272,735 1,272,735 430 SNOW REMOVAL 198,155 198,155 435 - STREET LIGHTING 268,970 268,970 440 - ENGINEERINGSTECH SERVICES 253,898 253,898 445 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING 156,637 156,637 450 - TREE MANAGEMENT 99,781 99,781 501 PARKS & RECREATION. ADMIN 877,205 877,205 505 RECREATION 525,256 525,256 510 MAIN ST POOL PROGRAMS 287,053 287,053 515 - ROBERT J. DIPIETRO COMMUNITY CENTER 328,708 328,708 520 - GREENVIEW DR PROGRAMS 129,133 129,133 525 ARMORY COMMUNITY CTR PROG 214,021 214,021 530 - DEPT OFH UMANS <V IC LAUREL HELPING HANDS 256,996 256,996 535 GUDE LAKEHOUSE PROGRAMS 25,598 25,598 550 - SENIOR SERVICES 275,021 275,021 650 PRINCIPAL 1,595,527 1,595,527 651 - INTEREST 81,438 81,438 652 RETIREMENT 2,369,530 2,369,530 654 - PROPERTY INSURANCE 526,251 526,251 655 BONDING INSURANCE 27,000 27,000 656 - EMPLOYEE INSURANCE 4,018,467 4,018,467 657 - OTHER MISC FINANCING USES 511,789 511,789 658 - SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT -0- 200,000 810 EMPLOYEE TRAINING 194,591 (7,500) 187,091 820 - EMPLOYEE TUITION 6,571 7,500 14,071 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $43,597,245 $43,597,245 Underlining indicates new language added. Seakelhroughs-indicate language deleted. Asterisks indicate intervening language and section unchanged. 3 6 Item 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AMENDED PROJECT AMENDED ORD2035 CHANGES ORD2039 ALL OTHER PROJECTS $28,903,139 $28,903,139 MORTON PLACE 28,010 55,000 83,010 STANLEY PLACE 33,305 115,000 148,305 EIGHTH STREET 214,930 100,000 314,930 LITTLE MONTGOMERY 6,454 ST 51,100 57,554 CARROLL AVE 425,000 (178,289) 246,711 PARK (151,456) AVE 247,100 95,644 CAMBRIDGE CIRCLE 285,500 (170,073) 115,427 SIDEWALKS 110,799 136,239 247,038 CURB AND GUTTER 65,727 87,125 152,852 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 330,000 15,000 345,000 TOTAL CIP $30,694,610 $15,000 $30,709,610 AND, BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect on the date of its passage. PASSED this day of 2025. ATTEST: SARA A. GREEN, CPM, CMC KYLA M. CLARK City Clerk President of the City Council APPROVED this day of 2025. KEITH R. SYDNOR Mayor Underlining indicates new language added. Seakelhroughs-indicate language deleted. Asterisks indicate intervening language and section unchanged. 4 7 Item 9. CITY OFLAUREL, MARYLAND ORDINANCE NO. 2040 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL, MARYLAND AMENDING LAUREL CITY CODE CHAPTER 16 "TAXATION", ARTICLE I, SECTION 16-10 "ELDERLY AND VETERAN TAX CREDIT PROGRAM" AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Councilman Adrian G. Simmons. WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 9-258 "Elderly Individuals and Veterans", of the Tax Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland passed Ordinance No. 1927 on January 10, 2018; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland amended Laurel City Code Chapter 16 "Taxation", Article I, Section 16-10 "Elderly and Veteran Tax Credit Program", with the passage of Ordinance No. 2003, in accordance with amendments made by the State of Maryland effective June 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, in 2022 the State of Maryland amended Section 9-258, "Elderly Individuals and Veterans" of the Tax Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland to remove the time limit for providing the tax credit of five (5) years, and authorizing municipalities in the State to set the duration of providing the tax credit; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED, by the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland that Laurel City Code Chapter 16 "Taxation", Article I, Section 16-10 "Elderly and Veteran Tax Credit Program", shall be and hereby is amended as follows: Sec. 16-10. - Elderly and veteran tax credit program. (a) As authorized by the provisions of Ann. Code of Md., Tax-Property Article, S 9-258, the eCity shall allow a property tax credit against Ceity real property taxes imposed on a dwelling located within the corporate limits of the Ceity that is owned by an eligible individual, as that term is defined below. For purposes of this section a "dwelling" has the meaning stated in Ann. Code of Md., Tax-Property article, S 9-105, Homestead Property Tax Credit. (b)Eligibility. An individual is eligible to receive a real property tax credit if: 1 Underlining indicates new language added. Strikethroughs indicate language deleted. * Asterisks indicate intervening language and section unchanged. 8 Item 9. (1)() The individual is at least sixty-five (65) years old; (ii) The individual is at least sixty-five (65) years old and is a retired member of the uniformed services of the United States as defined in 10 U.S.C., Section 101, the military reserves, or the National Guard; (i) The individual is a surviving spouse, who is at least sixty-five (65) years old and has not remarried, of a retired member of the uniformed services of the United States as defined in 10 U.S.C., Section 101, the military reserves, or the National Guard; (iv)The individual is an active duty, retired, or honorably discharged member of the uniformed services of the United States as defined in 10 U.S.C., Section 101, the military reserves, or the National Guard, and has a service-connected disability; or (v)The individual is a surviving spouse of an individual described in subsection (iv) of this section, and who has not remarried. (2) With regard to the dwelling for which a property tax credit is sought, an eligible individual, as described in subsection (b)(1) above: (i) Has lived in the same dwelling for at least the preceding ten (10) years; (i) The dwelling is located within the corporate limits of the Ceity; and (ii) ma-tysamans--hnswissas. ssso:itwtwrSww-w aywai4-y-* The first $500,000.00 of assessed value of a dwelling shall be eligible for application of the credit. This amount shall increase annually on July 1 of each year by the lesser of: A. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the preceding calendar year; or B. Three (3) percent. (3) The property for which the tax credit is sought shall be inspected prior to approval to assure that the property complies with all city property maintenance codes. (c) Amount and duration of credit. The credit allowed under this section shall be twenty (20) percent of the Ceity property tax imposed on the dwelling eligible assessed value of the dwelling. The credit shall be granted each year rapassdhupio-we) years, as long as the individual remains eligible for the credit - to include remaining an owner and occupying the dwelling, and the dwelling remains in compliance with the Ceity's property maintenance code. Should the individual receiving the credit become 2 Underlining indicates new language added. Suikethroughs.indicate. language deleted. * Asterisks indicate intervening language and section unchanged. 9 Item 9. ineligible for the credit (by sale of the property or otherwise), or the dwelling to which the tax credit applies fails to comply with the Ceity's property maintenance codes, the tax credit shall be revoked. AND, BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect on the date of its passage. PASSED this day of 2025. ATTEST: SARA A. GREEN, CPM, CMC KYLA M. CLARK City Clerk President of the City Council APPROVED this day of 2025. KEITH R. SYDNOR Mayor 3 Underlining indicates new language added. Siuikathroughs-indicate language deleted. *Asterisks indicate intervening language and section unchanged. 10 City of Laurel PROCLAMATION 2025-09 WHEREAS, we wish to honor and remember all the men and women who served in the Vietnam War; and WHEREAS, this conflict defined an entire generation of Americans and numerous brave men and women served during the conflict; and WHEREAS, we remember the men and women who so honorably served during more than a decade of fighting in challenging terrains of Southeast Asia, where they faced extraordinary and unprecedented dangers; and WHEREAS, we will never forget their sacrifice and we value their continued service to their fellow veterans today, as they embody the motto of the Vietnam Veterans of America: "Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another;" and WHEREAS, since their return, these Veterans have contributed tremendously to their communities, the commonwealth, and the nation; and WHEREAS, they have displayed unparalleled support for those currently serving by providing welcoming celebrations for those returning and honors to those who have fallen; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, KEITH R. SYDNOR, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM MARCH 29, 2025, as NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY in the City of Laurel and encourage all citizens to participate in activities that honor American heroes past and present. Rec Keith R. ign Sydnor Mayor City of Laurel PROCLAMATION 2025-08 WHEREAS, removing animal products from our diets reduces the risk of various ailments, including heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, various cancers, and diabetes; not only is plant-based eating healthier for our bodies, it allows us to be good stewards of our planet; and WHEREAS, a plant-based diet helps protect the environment by reducing our carbon footprint, preserving forests, grasslands, and wildlife habitats, and reducing pollution of waterways; and WHEREAS, a growing number of people are reducing their meat consumption to help prevent animal cruelty; and WHEREAS, since MeatOut was launched in 1985, more than 35 million Americans have explored a plant-based diet and reduced their consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs; and major food manufacturers and national franchises are marketing more vegan options in response to this growing demand; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, KEITH R. SYDNOR, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LAUREL DO HEREBY PROCLAIM, MARCH 20, 2025, as MEATOUT DAY in the City of Laurel and encourage all residents to explore the benefits and flavors ofa wholesome plant-based diet. Hoil agbe Keith R. Sydnor Mayor