Northwest Park Meeting with Kay Management

On Thursday, April 18th, residents of Northwest Park Apartments met with Kay Management, as well as police and other officials, about improving their complex's safety, health, and parking. 

This meeting came out of weeks of door-knocking and organizing by Elizabeth Bernal-Amick and Ana Argueta, along with other tenant leaders and members of St. Camillus. Over 40 residents attended, as well as 7 AIM leaders from local congregations, 4 members of Kay Management, 2 police officers, State Delegate Lorig Charkoudian, and a staff member for Councilmember Kristin Mink.

Resident leaders voiced their concerns to Kay Management about safety issues, including drug activity and a lack of security cameras and patrolling. They showed pictures of black mold in their homes and urged the management to address maintenance issues.

State Delegate Lorig Charkoudian attended and explained how the EmPOWER bill which AIM helped pass will provide additional funding for home efficiency upgrades, helping address mold and indoor air quality. Ana Martinez from District 5 Councilmember Kristin Mink’s office also expressed concern and encouraged residents to directly report mold to the Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

The residents’ association plans to meet again with Kay Management in 3 months to follow up on their 4 key priorities: a) respectful property management practices, b) safety and security, c) maintenance issues related to public health and d) parking. They will also meet internally and help residents install security cameras provided by the county.