Annapolis Mayor, Michael Pantelides, hosted a Twitter Town Hall session this morning from 10am to 11am. Residents who were on Twitter could ask the Mayor a question on any topic. This is an additional outreach of his office beyond the 10 minute appointments which are available monthly for residents.
Below are the questions asked, in order, and the Mayor’s responses below.
.Can you tell us who is on short list for act. City Mgr? Also status of other appts? #COAMP
— Eye On Annapolis (@eyeonannapolis) July 30, 2014
@eyeonannapolis #COAMP Announcement for Acting City Mng will come this afternoon. Other appts to follow first week in September after recess
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
@MayorPantelides Have the transition teams turned in their reports? Will they be available to the public any time soon? #COAMP
— McShane Glover (@noteworthymusic) July 30, 2014
@noteworthymusic #COAMP Reports have been submitted, currently being reviewed by Exec Committee. Should be completed by Oct.
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
https://twitter.com/AnnapCreative/status/494486460364750848
@AnnapCreative #COAMP No favorites, @Ravens are in town practicing at @USNavy stadium, @Redskins welcome to #annapolis anytime.
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
https://twitter.com/MBen602/status/494486603398520832
@MBen602 #COAMP Its an administration priority to address flood mitigation in @DTAnnapolis. Bulk Head Project to begin after boat show.
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
@MBen602 #COAMP Its my administration priority to continue addressing flood mitigation. Bulk head project to start this fall.
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
Why would u be opposed to a national search for city mangr, when we need some new thoughts and new skills w/o baggage to assist City? #coamp
— @[email protected] (@jnannapolis) July 30, 2014
https://twitter.com/noteworthymusic/status/494486931858653186
@mayorpantelides, how do the APD and city plan on addressing the increase in crime in the eastport area? thanks! #COAMP
— RLRB (@RLRBXIII) July 30, 2014
@RLR13 #COAMP Continuous @AnnapolisPD visibility and patrols in the area. As a reminder we have to stay vigilant and lock homes/cars.
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
https://twitter.com/ScottSha4/status/494487357681573888
@ScottSha4 @Uber_Annapolis #COAMP Still taking public input on that topic. Tonight @ 7pm City Council Chambers Public hearing on this matter
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
#COAMP What plans do you have to end the racial divide the exists within the city of #Annapolis. Latest incident with APD widens gap.
— 1430WNAV (@1430WNAV) July 30, 2014
@1430WNAV #COAMP Open dialogue is critical to solving problems. I will meet w/and rely on various orgs to foster unity in #Annapolis
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
@MayorPantelides What is process for city mgr search? Is city council involved to obtain some consensus prior to nomination? #COAMP
— McShane Glover (@noteworthymusic) July 30, 2014
@noteworthymusic #COAMP Nat'l city manager search is ongoing, will continue collaborative process.
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
Can u plz take Alds on hike thru Waterworks Park? Most never seen it. Then might lower $ so families could use. More $ than NatParks #coamp
— @[email protected] (@jnannapolis) July 30, 2014
#COAMP With the @annapolisedc now defunct, what are the plans to help #Annapolis businesses. Many are struggling.
— Eye On Annapolis (@eyeonannapolis) July 30, 2014
@afterdarkannap @eyeonannapolis #COAMP Yes, AEDC helped & will expand econ dev in my admin, thru MAP, & partnering w/other biz orgs + assoc
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
How is City breaking cycle of poverty/educ. gaps? Can u advocate for @StartLaterAACo to help disadvant.students? 5:30 am HS wake ups #coamp
— @[email protected] (@jnannapolis) July 30, 2014
@jnannapolis @StartLaterAACo #COAMP We continue to partner w/the education committee and look forward to ongoing conversations.
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
@MayorPantelides where does one submit ideas to bring more tourists/families downtown during the off season?
— Denise Kay (@Dinker711) July 30, 2014
@Dinker711 #COAMP email [email protected] with your suggestions. Council and I value your input, also email Alderperson in your ward.
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
@MayorPantelides Gail Smith was a resource for Ann. citizens. Any plans for filling ombudsman position? #coamp
— McShane Glover (@noteworthymusic) July 30, 2014
@noteworthymusic #COAMP My constituent relations specialist are here to assist residents. They can be contacted at 410-263-7997.
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
https://twitter.com/fauxAnnapolis/status/494492030957932544
@fauxAnnapolis #COAMP Have your cats send me references for consideration, but might interfere w/your current PIO position.
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
#coamp @MayorPantelides thoughts on large number of dev't planned or discussed in city? 400+ in Eastport alone. Schools overloaded now.
— Out and About (@afterdarkannap) July 30, 2014
@afterdarkannap #COAMP Annapolis is a desirable place to live and work- it is a balance between progress and economic development
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
Speaking of progress and development. What are your latest thoughts on #CrystalSpringFarm ? #COAMP
— Eye On Annapolis (@eyeonannapolis) July 30, 2014
@eyeonannapolis @SaveCSFarm #COAMP I remain committed to my original stance, as submitted the project too large.
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
@afterdarkannap @MayorPantelides 13 trailers n counting at Tyler Hghts, more #s projected, large class sizes. ANP growth harms AACPS #coamp
— @[email protected] (@jnannapolis) July 30, 2014
@MayorPantelides I'm on City's Educ Comm., would love to have Mayor's testimy to School Board on toll of 5:30 wake ups/missed schl #coamp
— @[email protected] (@jnannapolis) July 30, 2014
Thank you all for participating on my #Twitter TownHall #COAMP. Inbox me any questions you did not see addressed.
— Mike Pantelides (@MayorPantelides) July 30, 2014
Hopefully the Mayor will continue these open dialogues with greater participation and will host another one in the near future.
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