Meet the Candidates: District 4

Candidates for Office of District 4 Councilmember

Vote for No More than 2

MARIA E. MACKIE

My first term on council has been tough yet rewarding; there’s been a lot to learn. I have worked with the mayor and council, city staff, city committees, contractors, residents individually and in groups, and with county and state officials, to address issues that affect my residents. I have helped navigate the pandemic, many projects, and even some controversies. Throughout, I have listened carefully to all the residents of District 4, and have sought to address your concerns, anticipate your needs, protect your welfare, and advocate for your interests. I grew up in College Park, then attended the University of Delaware. I spent most of my career at NASA. My husband and I have lived in College Park since 1994, raising 5 children here, whom I home schooled from 1992-2018. I have served our community in many roles. I am an active volunteer at church and I am presently self-employed, assisting people to remain self-sufficient. I enjoy reading, walking, gardening, and cooking. I believe my life’s experiences have brought a unique and valuable perspective to the council. I hope you will re-elect me to keep my 50-year home a place people want to call home for the next 50 years

DENISE C. MITCHELL

electmitch4d4@gmail.com 301-660-8573

Denise and her family moved to Collee Park in 1975 and this is home and she continues to reside living in a wonderful community, College Park Woods. Denise worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for approximately thirty years and has retired to run her own educational consultant firm. Denise served on the Council from 2009-2013 and Mayor Pro Tem from 2013-215. Denise represents the city in various leadership roles: President-Elect- Maryland Municipal League, member of the Board of Directors for Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Vice-Chair for the College Park City-University Partnership Education Committee. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Denise received her undergraduate degree from The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers University and her Masters Degree in Early Childhood from the University of the District of Columbia. While on Council Denise has created initiatives as having local caption streamed during Mayor and Council Meetings, Aging in Place Task Force, discussion on affordable housing, creating a Youth Advisory Council to name a few. Denise looks forward to another term to working on quality-of-life issues, creating a thriving economy, quality schools with school construction plans and getting back to the basics. Denise’s theme is” EQUITABLY TRANSFORMING THE ECONOMY FOR EVERYONE”