Tag: John R. Leopold
Leopold Announces Community Connections Day
County Executive John R. Leopold invites citizens to attend the next Community Connections Day at Severna Park Middle School on March 8. “Every year we try to give the public a chance to learn more about services provided by the County and access information about multiple agencies in one place,” County Executive Leopold said. “Constituent [...]
Anne Arundel County’s Chief Administrative Officer Dies
Anne Arundel County’s Chief Administrative Officer, Dennis Callahan died of a heart attack this morning at Anne Arundel Medical Center. We have confirmed with the County Executive’s Office that Callahan was transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center this morning and was pronounced dead at 8:05am. Callahan was 70. County Executive, John R. Leopold said, ” [...]
Leopold Lays Out County Agenda To Legislature
County Executive John R. Leopold has briefed the Anne Arundel County General Assembly delegation on his legislative priorities for the 2012 session, including recovering transfer tax revenue for power plants, blocking the proposed move of a State agency and making it easier for firearms owners to recover stolen weapons. “Our top priority as always is [...]
Anne Arundel County Hits 40% Recycling Rate
County Executive John R. Leopold has announced that residents are now recycling at a record curbside rate of 40 percent, compared to a stagnant 31 percent when he originally took office. “Our residents have embraced recycling and are making the right environmental and fiscal choices,” County Executive Leopold said. “As we move closer to my [...]
Call For Artists With Disabilities
Artists of all ages with disabilities who reside in Anne Arundel County are invited to submit artwork to the 2012 Artists With Disabilities Art Exhibit. This exhibit will feature 25 works of art created by county artists with disabilities. Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold will kick off the art exhibit with an Opening [...]
MD 175 Widening And Improvements Now Complete
County Executive John R. Leopold has announced that work has been completed on a critical link between Interstate 295 and Fort George G. Meade thanks to a creative public-private partnership. “Faced with limited funding options to proceed with our Base Realignment and Closure infrastructure projects, we had to approach this differently than other road improvements,” [...]
Fire Department Recognizes Volunteers
On December 12, 2011, the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association recognized more than 40 Fire Department Volunteers at the Annual Volunteer Firefighters Promotion and Recognition Ceremony. The event was held at the Odenton Volunteer Fire Department and was attended by more than 100 personnel from throughout the County. The event was kicked off by [...]
Leopold Thanks Crews For Cleanup Effort
County Executive Leopold visited Fort Smallwood Park in Pasadena last week to thank Recreation and Parks employees for clearing more than 300 cubic yards of storm damage from the beach. “Our employees demonstrated today that we can accomplish a task successfully while also saving taxpayer dollars,” County Executive Leopold said. “Director Rick Anthony and his [...]
Recycle? County Residents Need To Prove Residency
The Bureau of Waste Management Services is implementing a stricter policy of distributing recycling containers that requires customers to show proof of Anne Arundel County residency. “We have seen evidence of people from other jurisdictions taking advantage of our free containers at the expense of our residents,” County Executive Leopold said. “This is counterproductive to our successful [...]
County Seeks Members For Social Services Board
County Executive John R. Leopold is seeking applicants to serve as members of the Advisory Board for the County’s Department of Social Services. The 13 member Board serves as an advisory board to the Social Services Director. It also provides financial assistance and necessary human services to the county’s most needy citizens, and acts as [...]
Leopold Appoints Thompson As Chairman Of Veteran Affairs Commission
County Executive John R. Leopold has announced the appointment of former Army Sgt. Kenneth W. Thompson as Chairman of the Veteran Affairs Commission. “Ken Thompson has a distinguished record in the military and in business,” County Executive Leopold said. “I am confident that he will enhance the performance of a commission that has already made [...]
Unveiling The Mystique Of The American Muslim Woman
The Anne Arundel County Commission for Women will host a special event, “Unveiling the Mystique of the American Muslim Woman,” on October 22 at Anne Arundel Community College’s Pascal Center. The event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature presentations by several esteemed speakers from the U.S. Naval Academy, Georgetown University, and the International [...]
County Executive Leopold Announces Appointment Of Dr. Angela Wakhweya As New Health Officer
County Executive John R. Leopold today announced that Dr. Angela Wakhweya has been appointed as the new County Health Officer. “Dr. Wakhweya brings a wealth of public health experience and an extensive knowledge of how the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene works,” County Executive Leopold said. “She will be a tremendous asset to [...]
Leopold Lauds Hurricane Heroes
Last week, County Executive John R. Leopold presented citations to police officers who saved lives during Hurricane Irene and its aftermath, recognizing the officers as Hurricane Heroes. On September 8, 2011, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Lieutenant Steve Thomas and Corporal Erica Heinecke from the Western District responded to the area of Burns Crossing Road and [...]
County Executive Leopold Announces Aid To Coastal Communities To Remove Debris From Storms
County Executive John R. Leopold today announced that coastal communities are eligible to receive dumpsters needed for the cleanup of debris thanks to a grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. “We are continuing to provide assistance to our citizens who are still cleaning up from recent storms and have significant amounts of debris [...]
Leopold Recognizes International Assistance Dog Week
On Friday, County Executive John R. Leopold recognized International Assistance Dog Week by issuing a proclamation on behalf of the citizens of Anne Arundel County. Pictured with the County Executive accepting the proclamation are Nancy Patterson, of Davidsonville and her service dog Mahler, and Debbie Strickenburg, of Gambrills, Puppy Raiser, and Hopper, 16 months, Assistance [...]
County Executive Seeks Nominations
County Executive John R. Leopold is seeking nominations for the Dallas G. Pace Humanitarian Award. “Dallas Pace was a teacher, a coach, a scoutmaster, a soldier and a community leader,” County Executive Leopold said. “The award in his name is given to someone who has really made a difference in the lives of citizens from [...]
County Executive Leopold Encourages Volunteers To Participate In Emergency Exercise
County Executive John R. Leopold encourages citizens to participate in a full scale emergency exercise at Arundel High School in Odenton this month. “We have seen disasters recently in the Midwest and South that happen quickly with little notice, leaving communities devastated,” County Executive Leopold said. “It is important to test our capabilities so that [...]
Officials Urge Support Of Severna Park High
Last week, County Executive John R. Leopold was joined by elected officials in urging the County Council to supported proposed funding to build a new Severna Park High School. “The County has already begun the process of replacing this school, and any delay at this point could prove fatal to the prospect of beginning construction [...]
Security Upgrades To Linthicum Rail Station
County Executive John R. Leopold has executed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maryland Transit Administration that will expedite police response to emergency calls from the Linthicum Light Rail Station. “Our Police Department has been working closely with the State to ensure that security is enhanced at the light rail station,” County Executive Leopold said. [...]
County Executive Leopold Announces Forum On Business Recycling
County Executive John R. Leopold announced that several local business leaders will join a discussion next month about how to boost the commercial recycling rate in Anne Arundel County. “Arundel Mills, Northrop Grumman and Anne Arundel Medical Center, as well as our Public Schools, are showing that they are leaders in our community by serving [...]
More Accusations Against Leopold
<–Did you enjoy this article? Please share it with your facebook friends and twitter followers by using the icons to the left! The Capital reports today that the head of the firefighter’s union was contacted by an investigator from the State Prosecutor’s Office regarding Leopold. The allegations stem from a member of Leopold’s [...]
