City of Takoma Park
Gregory Clark is an experienced recreation professional with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Director of Recreation and previously holding the position of Acting Deputy City Manager for Community Relations with the City of Takoma Park since February 2007, Gregory has a diverse background in community engagement and recreation management. Prior to this role, Gregory worked as a Youth Coordinator at M-NCPPC from April 1994 to February 2007. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Administration with a focus on Public Administration from Central Michigan University (1995-2003) and a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from Virginia State University (1989-1994). Gregory's commitment to enhancing community services is reflected in a robust career dedicated to public administration and recreation.
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City of Takoma Park
The City of Takoma Park is a municipality of approximately 17,000 residents in Montgomery County, Maryland. Takoma Park is bordered by Washington, D.C. on the south, the unincorporated communities of Silver Spring and Long Branch in Montgomery County on the west and north, and the unincorporated communities of Langley Park and Chillum in Prince George’s County on the north and east. Takoma Park is densely populated but feels comfortable due to its hills and large trees. Takoma Park is known as “Azalea City” because of the many flowering azalea bushes that brighten the area in the spring. Stream valley parks along Sligo Creek and Long Branch Creek cross the city and, along with other city parks, provide bike trails and play areas for the community. Government Takoma Park operates under a Council-Manager form of government. An at-large Mayor and six Councilmembers representing wards comprise the Council. Councilmembers are elected for two-year terms in November of odd-numbered years. The Council sets policy, adopts the annual budget, appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, and appoints members to various boards and commissions. The City Manager directs the day-to-day operations of the city government, hires and manages staff, and proposes an annual budget for consideration by the Council. The City of Takoma Park provides services through the following departments: Administration, Housing and Community Development, Library, Police, Public Works and Recreation. Social services, schools, courts, and most building inspections and planning and zoning services are provided by Montgomery County. Takoma Park lies within Montgomery County Council District 5, Maryland General Assembly District 20 and U.S. House of Representatives District 8. Community