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How Laura Neuman Was Selected For Anne Arundel County

How Laura Neuman Was Selected For Anne Arundel County

| February 22, 2013 | 3 Comments

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 [...]

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The Next County Executive

The Next County Executive

| February 6, 2013 | 0 Comments

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 [...]

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The Leopold Trial: The Aftermath

The Leopold Trial: The Aftermath

| January 29, 2013 | 1 Comment

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 [...]

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State Of Maryland Requests Removal Of Anne Arundel County Health Officer

State Of Maryland Requests Removal Of Anne Arundel County Health Officer

| January 8, 2013 | 1 Comment

The State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has requested the removal of Anne Arundel County Health  Officer, Angela Wakhweya, M.D.  While this move appeared to surprise many members of the council, others came to the County Council meeting last night prepared to make the argument. The initial request came from Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, Joshua Sharfstein,  M.D., [...]

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