Your Councilman
I was raised by an Army officer and English teacher who instilled in me a passion for public service. I'm a product of Prince George's County public elementary and middle schools and a graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School. I received a B.A. from Loyola University Maryland in 2012.
For over 15 years, I have been active with non-profits supporting seniors, veterans, and children and adults with disabilities. I have worked with city committees addressing housing, environmental initiatives, and public outreach.
My priorities on the city council are to fight to protect local green space, keep a balanced city budget, maintain top-notch core services, and work to maintain a stable tax rate.
Michael Estève
BOWIE CITY COUNCIL - DISTRICT 1
Working for You
I’m a lifelong resident, a longtime volunteer with dozens of local civic groups, and have served on the Bowie City Council since 2015 representing the residents of District 1.
I'm committed to continuing to improve core city functions, deliver proactive constituent services, and listen to residents on matters that impact their quality of life.
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Council Background
City Council at a Glance
- The City Council consists of six councilmembers and the Mayor
- Councilpersons are part-time, are compensated $15,000--which doubles as an office budget--and have one shared office staff, the City Clerk
- The Mayor chairs the City Council, and with the council appoints and oversees the City Manager who runs the city day-to-day
Council Meetings
- The City Council usually meets twice monthly at City Hall at 8pm
- Agendas are posted ahead of council meetings and video of past meetings are available online at cityofbowie.org
City Responsibilities
- The city’s $59 million budget is mostly devoted to city police, trash and recycling, rec and community centers, and city street maintenance
- The city does not control schools, numbered roads (197, 450, 301), or roads that separate neighborhoods (Racetrack, Church, Old Chapel)
- The county generally controls development decisions, but the city can recommend for or against projects in or immediately outside the city
Contact Information
Serving you is an honor and joy. Always feel welcome to reach out if I can ever be of assistance!
301.728.9262 (cell) mesteve@cityofbowie.org
For Direct Assistance from City Staff
City Hall Business Hours: 301-262-6200
24/7 Non-Emergency Call Center: 240-544-5700
County and State Officials
Prince George's County Council
Issues: Education, most road infrastructure, development, public safety
District 4 Councilmember and Chair Todd Turner: District4@co.pg.md.us
At Large Councilmember Calvin Hawkins:
GPKonohia@co.pg.md.us
At Large Councilmember Mel Franklin:
BLLaster@co.pg.md.us
Maryland State Delegation
Issues: School and public infrastructure funding, state laws
State Senator Douglas Peters:
Douglas.Peters.District@senate.state.md.us
Delegate Geraldine Valentino-Smith:
Geraldine.Valentino@house.state.md.us
Delegate Ron Watson, PhD:
Ron.Watson@house.state.md.us
Delegate Marvin Holmes:
Marvin.Holmes@house.state.md