Bowie MD
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Tuesday September 12 2023 6:39pm

City Council Candidate Questionable Residency

Candidate for Bowie city council Robert Day may not live in Bowie.  If he does, he still claims his home in College Park as his primary residence.  According to SDAT, 7410 Baylor Ave in College Park is still claimed as a primary residence.  Which means that either he does not have his prior residence in Bowie, or he is trying to avoid the higher property taxes associated with losing his homestead property tax exemption in College Park.  Robert also appears to have been the chair of the College Park Redistricting Commission while also being the chair of the Bowie Race Track Task Force.  The Redistricting Commission in College Park did not conclude its work until November 15, 2022.  The Race Track Task Force was consituted by the Bowie City Council in May 2022.  In the case of both of these bodies, members were required to be residents of the city.  
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9-15-2023 4:58pm

Dear Concerned Anonymous Resident,

Thank you for bringing up these questions regarding my residency and my involvement in the College Park Redistricting Commission and the Bowie Race Track Task Force. I'd like to provide some clarification on these matters.

First and foremost, I acknowledge that I still own a property in College Park, Maryland. However, this property has remained vacant since my family, and I moved to Bowie in mid-May of 2022. My primary residence has been in Bowie since that time, and I have not claimed any property tax exemptions associated with my College Park residence. The decision not to rent out the College Park property was due to unforeseen circumstances related to a possible tenant. My intention is to sell the property.

Regarding my participation in the College Park Redistricting Commission and the Bowie Race Track Task Force, it's important to note that I served on these bodies after moving to Bowie. At the time of selection to serve on the Redistricting Commission I was a resident, as I had previously served in that capacity and wished to see through the work I had started. My involvement in these organizations demonstrates my commitment to serving both College Park and now my Bowie community, to which I proudly dedicated my time and effort.

Furthermore, I reached out to my District 4 City Councilmember in Bowie to reflect my eagerness to be actively engaged in the Bowie community. Regrettably, there was no response from the Councilmember, which led me to seek opportunities to contribute to the city in other ways.

It's essential to consider all available information and understand that individuals may have valid reasons for their actions and decisions. I, Robert W. Day Sr. acted in good faith, with a commitment to serving the interests of both College Park and now my Bowie community. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out for additional clarification.

Sincerely,

Robert W. Day Sr.

Electrobertwday.com

Ph: 433-332-8933

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9-15-2023 6:05pm

Hey Robert,

I pride myself on being very responsive to my residents. I give out my personal cell-phone number and email wherever I go. I saw your comment above and searched my email/social media accounts and don’t see anything from you. Could you forward me what day and time you tried to reach out to me? I look forward to hearing from you!

Roxy Ndebumadu

Mayor Pro Tem & District 4 Councilmember

City of Bowie, Maryland

Email: rndebumadu@cityofbowie.org

cell: 202-733-8442

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