Tag: City Manager
Annapolis Mayor Pantelides proposes eliminating DNEP and HR departments
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announces his proposal to reorganize and realign several city offices and departments in an effort to improve the efficiency of services provided to the citizens of Annapolis. “This proposed realignment is based in part on last year’s adoption of the Program Based Budgeting process by the City Council,” Mayor Pantelides said. […]
Pantelides praises City employees, cites partnerships with Hogan and Schuh in State of City speech
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides presented his second State of the City address to the Annapolis City Council last night. The Mayor spent much of the address thanking the various City departments for their work throughout the year and cited some positive outcomes from their work. The crime rate as reported by the police is down, […]
Annapolis Council confirms City Manager, City Attorney
[do action=”schuh”/] Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announced that the Annapolis City Council voted unanimously to confirm both Thomas C. Andrews as City Manager and Michael G. Leahy as City Attorney at tonight’s Special City Council Meeting. Mr. Andrews has more than 40 years of government management experience with demonstrated expertise in Strategic Planning, Operations Analysis, Intergovernmental […]
Tom Andrews, City Manager nominee responds to controversy
After our article published yesterday, the Mayor’s office asked us to contact Tom Andrews to allow him to explain the circumstances surrounding the racial discrimination suit in Georgia and the ethics investigation in Anne Arundel County. In a nutshell, Andrews says that the jury and the judge got it wrong. In terms of background, a […]
Pantelides nominates controversial City Manager
UPDATE: Eye On Annapolis spoke to Tom Andrews this evening and he offered his explanation of the circumstances surrounding the lawsuit in Georgia. You can read that information here. NOTE: Some of the dates in the original article were inaccurate and some areas needed clarification. To make it clear, we will be striking out incorrect info […]
City law office loses key person to Berwyn Heights
Jessica Cowles, a familiar face at the City Council meetings will be leaving the City for good on September 30th and submitted her resignation this afternoon. Cowles is the City’s legislative and policy analyst and works hand in hand with the Acting City Attorney in crafting the documents and policy that will eventually become law […]
Editorial: Mayor Pantelides’ 8-month slide
November 2013 was likely a fluke. While it can be argued that Annapolis is a firmly Democrat leaning town and former Mayor Cohen simply ran a poor campaign, one cannot overlook what has transpired, or not transpired, since Mayor Michael Pantelides took the reins of the City of Annapolis in December. In the purest terms, Pantelides […]
Annapolis once again without a City Manager
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announced that Brian Woodward will step down as Acting City Manager, effective July 30, and has also submitted his letter of resignation as the City’s Recreation and Parks Director. Mr. Woodward cited heath issues as his reason for leaving the City. “I have asked Mr. Woodward, and he has agreed, to […]
Annapolis Economic Development Corp to dissolve, City Manager to handle tasks
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides and Annapolis Economic Development Corporation Chairman Dr. Reza Jafari announce the Annapolis Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) will dissolve and the functions of the corporation will be housed under the City Manager. On June 16, the Annapolis City Council voted 6-3 to move the corporation’s function to the City Manager’s office, under […]
Friends Of Crystal Spring Forest Release New Video
The Friends of Crystal Spring Forest has released a new video to help save the 110-acre Crystal Spring Farm, which is slated for destruction by a massive multiple-use planned development. Following Annapolis Mayor Mike Pantelides’ latest proposal to purchase Crystal Spring Farm using a combination of Program Open Space moneys and other public funds, this […]
Parking Just Got Cheaper In Annapolis
Annapolis Mayor Michael J. Pantelides announced all Annapolis parking meter rates will be lowered from $2 to $1, effective Wednesday, January 15. “We understand the need to stimulate economic activity during months that historically have a lower demand for parking,” Mayor Pantelides said. “This short-term change to the rates will allow us to better evaluate […]
Pantelides’ Releases Transition Team Listing
We have obtained a copy of the current transition team members for Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides. According to City spokesperson, Rhonda Wardlaw, the list is incomplete and there are more names to be added next week as members.
Mallinoff Is Finalist For Monterey City Manager Position
Former City Manager Mike Mallinoff is on the move again and Eye On Annapolis has learned from a source that has spoken with Mallinoff and other Annapolis officials, that he is one of two finalists for the City Manager’s position in Monterey, CA, a city very similar to Annapolis. Mallinoff has been credited with helping […]
Pantelides Wants To Buy Crystal Spring
Despite the property already being under contract, Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides has told The Capital that he intends to purchase the controversial Crystal Spring property for the City. The deal, considered a long shot by most, would involve close cooperation by the new Mayor, a City Council who (so far) has not shown any inclination […]
Pantelides Issues Statement On Mallinoff Termination
Mayor Michael J. Pantelides announced that Michael Mallinoff has stepped down as City Manager. “Mr. Mallinoff has served the City and its citizens well,” Mayor Pantelides said. “He leaves behind a legacy of bringing transparency to City government and its finances. I admire Mike and thank him for staying on to help the administration during the […]
City Manager Mike Mallinoff Released By Mayor Pantelides
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides has made another major personnel move this afternoon by releasing City Manager Mike Mallinoff from his position. The City Manager’s position is an appointed position. Mallinoff was appointed by former Mayor Joshua Cohen, so his departure is not too shocking. Virginia Burke was hired last year as the Assistant City Manager […]
City Announces Departure Of Planning Director Arason
The City of Annapolis has released a statement regarding the departure of Planning and Zoning Director Jon Arason which we first reported on Friday afternoon. Mayor Michael J. Pantelides announced that Jon Arason will be leaving the City as the Director of Planning and Zoning, effective immediately. “I am grateful for all that Mr. Arason […]
Longtime Planning & Zoning Director Arason Leaving City
One month to the day after being inaugurated, Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides is dealing with the first major shakeup in City management with the departure of City Planning & Zoning Director, Jon Arason. A source close to the situation has told Eye On Annapolis that Arason, the Annapolis City Director of Planning and Zoning was […]
Cohen Puts Brakes On Crystal Spring
Annapolis Mayor Joshua J. Cohen called on developers of Crystal Spring to delay any further submissions on the project until the new mayor and his team are in place. City Manager Michael Mallinoff talked with developers of the Crystal Spring project yesterday, explaining the need to hold off on any additional submissions, allowing the new […]
Annapolis Passes $95 Million + Budget
On Monday, June 10, Annapolis Mayor Joshua J. Cohen and members of the Annapolis City Council adopted the $ 95.6 million operating budget and the $10 million capital budget for FY 2014. As adopted, the FY14 operating budget projects revenues of $99 million, yielding a surplus of $3.4 million across all funds. “This evening the […]
Annapolis Economic Development Corp Gets New Chair
Annapolis Mayor Joshua J. Cohen and Annapolis Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) President and CEO Lara Fritts are pleased to announce Reza Jafari has taken over the responsibilities as Chairman of the Board and will replace Midgett Parker effective immediately. “As Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Annapolis Economic Development Corporation, having overseen the […]
Now That The Chicken Issue Has Been Decided, Annapolis Mayor Talks Turkey
Annapolis Mayor Joshua J. Cohen invites residents to attend a budget forum, focusing on his proposed Fiscal Year 2013 budget, on Tuesday, April 17 at the Maryland Hall Auditorium from 7:00– 9:00 p.m. Mayor Cohen is hosting the public forum explaining the City’s responsibilities and duties while reviewing the hard numbers and highlighting what the City […]
