Tag: County Executive
Arundel Police Chief Retires
The following was just released by the Anne Arundel County Police Department: Today, I submitted to County Executive Laura Neuman my resignation as Chief of the Anne Arundel County Police Department, effective May 21, 2013. I have appreciated the opportunity to lead this Department during a difficult period in its history, and I am proud [...]
Division Chief Cox Named Acting Fire Chief For Anne Arundel
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman announced today the appointment of Division Chief Michael E. Cox, Jr. as the Acting Fire Chief of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department. In appointing Chief Cox, County Executive Neuman called upon an individual with outstanding professional qualifications. “Chief Cox has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to personal and professional [...]
Neuman Appoints Plymyer As County Attorney
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman today announced the appointment of David Plymyer as County Attorney. “David is a knowledgeable and dedicated public servant with 30 years of experience in the Office of Law,” County Executive Neuman said. “He will put the citizens first in advising the Administration and the County Council on legal issues.” Plymyer is a Millersville [...]
Neuman Appoints Eastport Resident As Community Affairs Special Assistant
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman announced the appointment of Julie Mussog as Special Assistant for Community Affairs. “Julie is a great addition to our team who brings a lot of experience as a civic activist and someone who knows how to solve problems for constituents,” County Executive Neuman said. “She will provide direction for the Office of Community and [...]
Neuman Appoints New Constituent Services Rep For North County
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman today announced the appointment of Ashley L. Ricker to represent Pasadena in the Office of Community and Constituent Services. “Ashley brings enthusiasm and communication skills, as well as a commitment to public service to our team,” County Executive Neuman said. “Her focus will be to provide a direct link between the citizens in North [...]
Neuman Appoints Chief Administrative Officer
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman today announced the appointment of Karen L. Cook as Chief Administrative Officer. “I am proud to announce the appointment of Karen Cook as Chief Administrative Officer,” County Executive Neuman said. “She will manage our day-to-day operations in providing management and oversight of key county offices, departments and agencies. With our top leadership structure in place [...]
County Executive Neuman Encourages Attendance At Home Expo
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman is encouraging potential homebuyers to attend the Annual Housing Expo this month in Glen Burnie to meet lenders, Realtors and housing counselors for tips on navigating the process. “Many potential homebuyers have wisely waited for prices to drop before entering the market, and now is the time,” County Executive Neuman said. “At this event [...]
Anne Arundel Fire Chief To Retire
Fire Chief John Robert Ray has officially announced his retirement effective May 1, 2013. Chief Ray, a 35 year veteran of the Department, was appointed Fire Chief in October of 2008. During his career, Chief Ray served in every major division of the Department including the Services, Logistics and Operations Bureaus. He served as the [...]
County Executive Neuman: Month 1 Report Card
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman announced that she has made significant progress in her first month in office by completing her evaluation of key staff, beginning budget preparations and making important appointments. “My first month in office has been very productive and encouraging,” County Executive Neuman said. “We have made immediate changes that I think will move the government [...]
County Executive Neuman Announces Student Art Exhibit and Contest Challenge
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman announced that a special reception will be held this week to honor elementary school students by exhibiting their art work in the Arundel Center. “This art work will delight and also inspire us to look to the future,” County Executive Neuman said. “As part of our fresh start for Anne Arundel County, we need [...]
Artists Without Limits
The Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues announced today that it will hold an Opening Night Reception on Thursday, April 25th to kick off the 2013 Artists Without Limits Art Exhibit. The reception will be held from 4:30 to 6:00p.m. at the Arundel Center, 44 Calvert St. in Annapolis, and is open to the [...]
Leopold Led To Jail In Handcuffs
In a trial that was full of surprises, it should have been expected that the sentence for former Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold would also be a surprise. And it was. After a sentencing hearing that lasted a little over two hours, the former County Executive was sentenced to 2 years in jail [...]
Author Of John Hanson Biography To Lecture At St. John’s College
Peter H. Michael, co-founder and president of the John Hanson Memorial Association, and author of the recent publication “Remembering John Hanson: A Biography of the First President of the Original United States Government” will give a lecture entitled “Remembering John Hanson” at St. John’s College. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 12 at 8 [...]
Neuman Names Old Business Partner IT Director
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman today named NASA contractor Richard Durkee as Director of Information Technology. “Richard Durkee will develop a plan to make this County work smarter through better use of technology,” County Executive Neuman said. “Data is the key to efficiency and measuring results.” Durkee, a Davidsonville resident, is a contractor providing information technology services and support [...]
How Laura Neuman Was Selected For Anne Arundel County
Laura Neuman was selected as Anne Arundel County’s next County Executive last night after three rounds of posturing and voting by the republican controlled council. Initially, the selection was a shocker. Especially after the political shenanigans that preceded the meeting. Del. Steve Schuh was presumed to be a frontrunner and is an all-but-announced candidate for [...]
The Next County Executive
Yes, you too can lead Anne Arundel County throughout the remainder of former County Executive John R. Leopold’s term in office. The qualifications seem pretty benign, but you will have to get through a vote from the Anne Arundel County Council that will likely prove to be more political than any election fraught with conflicts [...]
Leopold Resigns!
In a succinct email, County Public Information Officer, David Abrams advised that County Executive John R. Leopold has resigned. Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold submitted his resignation today effective immediately. Chief Administrative Officer John Hammond will remain Acting County Executive. To read a copy of the letter, please click here.
Leopold Suspended After Guilty Verdict
Chief Administrative Officer John Hammond is serving as Acting Anne Arundel County Executive as a result of the suspension of County Executive John R. Leopold from his duties. The Maryland Constitution provides for suspension of an elected official upon a guilty finding in a criminal case. An executive order signed by County Executive Leopold was [...]
The Leopold Trial: The Aftermath
UPDATE: Here is a copy of the full Memorandum issued by Judge Dennis Sweeney with all of his comments regarding each of the charges. (PDF, 40 pages) Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold was found guilty this afternoon of two counts of misconduct. He was found not guilty on another misconduct charge as well as [...]
LEOPOLD GUILTY!
This afternoon, the trial of Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold came to a close when retired Howard County Circuit Court Judge Dennis Sweeney found John Leopold guilty. Leopold was initially indicted in March 2012 on 5 counts, 4 for misconduct in office and 1 for misappropriation of taxpayer’s funds for using his security [...]
LIVE BLOG: The Leopold Trial – Day 7
Today is the seventh (and likely last) day of the trial of Anne Arundel County Executive, John R. Leopold, who was indicted in March on four counts of misconduct in office and one count of fraudulent misappropriation. The indictment alleged that Leopold used his executive security detail for personal and political gain. He has pleaded not [...]
The Leopold Trial – Day 6
Today was the sixth day of the trial of Anne Arundel County Executive, John R. Leopold, who was indicted in March on four counts of misconduct in office and one count of fraudulent misappropriation. The indictment alleged that Leopold used his executive security detail for personal and political gain. He has pleaded not guilty and one [...]
