Based on an analysis of the minutes of the Rockville City Council by ChatGPT, the top five most discussed topics in the community forums from January to March 2023 seem to be:

1. Town Center Parking and Plan: This topic was mentioned multiple times—what’s the future hold for downtown after the recent seismic shifts in the economy and work?
2. Streetlights and Roadway Pothole Repairs: These two topics are grouped together as they both pertain to infrastructure and public works issues.
3. Charter Review Commission Recommendations: The possibility of ranked-choice voting, lowering the age to vote, and establishing council districts were discussed in two different forums.
4. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: These topics were mentioned in different contexts, reflecting the community’s interest in social issues. The Supreme Court eliminated the use of affirmative action in college admissions—how should that affect decisions by the City of Rockville?
5. Rent Stabilization and Accessory Dwelling Units: Housing is an ongoing issue in Montgomery County—what is Rockville’s role and responsibility?

We’ll be watching for these topics in the upcoming council election.

Please note that this is an interpretive summary and the actual prominence of topics may vary depending on the number of comments and the depth of discussion for each topic.