The New Carrollton City Council voted 4‑1 on September 10, 2026, to remove the mayor from office. The decision, taken during a regular council session, resulted in the mayor’s immediate dismissal under the city’s charter, which grants the council authority to dismiss the chief executive.
The council’s vote split with four members supporting removal and one opposing. The motion was introduced and debated before the roll call, after which the clerk recorded the tally. The council’s power to remove the mayor is outlined in the municipal charter, allowing a majority vote to terminate the mayor’s tenure without a public referendum.
New Carrollton, a small municipality in Prince George’s County, Maryland, operates under a council‑manager form of government in which the elected council holds ultimate control over the mayor’s position. The council’s action follows the legal framework that permits a simple majority to effect removal, a mechanism intended to ensure accountability among city officials. No further procedural steps were reported at the time of the vote.
The council’s decision leaves the city without a mayor pending the appointment or election of a successor, as dictated by local statutes. The council is expected to convene in the coming weeks to address the vacancy and to determine interim leadership. Residents of New Carrollton will receive notice of any upcoming special elections or appointments as required by state and local law.
The 4‑1 outcome reflects a decisive majority within the council, marking a significant shift in New Carrollton’s municipal leadership and underscoring the council’s role in governing the city.