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ADMINISTRATION

For the benefit of City residents, their representatives, the City Council and City staff, the City Manager's office provides information to constituents, leadership on community planning for the future, and advocacy for the interests of City constituents so that the quality of life is preserved and enhanced through City services which are provided in a supportive and collaborative environment.

7500 Maple Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20912

301.891.7100
301.270.8794 FAX
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Office of the City Manager:

Barbara Burns Matthews (City Manager)
301.891.7268

Suzanne Ludlow (Deputy City Manager)
301.891.7229

Peggye Washington (Executive Assistant)
301.891.7230

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS

• Office of the City Manager 301.891.7230
• City Clerk 301.891.7267
• Communications 301.891.7118
• Human Resources 301.891.7201
• Passports 301.891.7204
• Information Systems 301.891.7218
• Finance 301.891. 7212

CITY CLERK

The City Clerk's Office provides a variety of services and acts as a central source of information for residents, the City Council, Managers and staff, and other local governments and outside organizations. Activities focus around the Council's weekly meetings. More>>

• Jessie Carpenter (City Clerk)
  301-891-7267

COMMUNICATIONS

The Communications Office includes oversight of the City's cable TV, website, newsletter, and press office functions. More>>

• Lonni Moffet (Communications Manager)
  301-891-7118

FINANCE

This department provides information and services regarding the City's budget, funding, tickets, bills, fees and permits. More>>

• Yovonda Brooks (Finance Director) 301.891-7212

HUMAN RESOURCES

Human Resource Management exists for the benefit of city staff, citizens and the Council so that employees become highly skilled in the performance of their jobs and provide quality service to the citizens, Council and other staff. The Human Resources Team is responsible for developing and recommending personnel policy; compiling and publishing personnel regulations; and administering the City's Organizational Development, Personnel Management, Training, and Risk Management programs. More>>

• Karen Hampton (Human Resources Manager)
  301-891-7201

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

This Information Systems division ensures the proper maintenance and operation of all City operated information system resources. These resources include computers, and all peripherals and software, the phone and voice-mail systems, phones and door entry control devices. IS also provides software support and training to all City staff.

• Abel Castillo (Information Systems Manager)
  301.891-7218

PASSPORTS

The City is an agent for U.S. passport applications and renewals. More>>

• Sofia Francisco (Passports)
  301-891-7204