Tag: County Council
Schuh and Council craft compromise marijuana bill
[do action=”fringe”/] Working towards a consensus on responsible zoning legislation for medical marijuana facilities, County Executive Steve Schuh tonight announced an agreement among Council Vice-Chairman Pete Smith and Councilmen Derek Fink, John Grasso, and Michael Peroutka that would strictly regulate where the growing, processing, and dispensing of marijuana would take place in the County. “While […]
Caucus of African American Leaders schedules town hall meeting on Annapolis Police Department
The Caucus of African American Leaders held a press conference this morning outside of Annapolis City Hall to announce an October 14th town hall meeting at City Hall to open up discussions about alleged inequities within the Annapolis Police Department. The event will be help from 7pm to 9pm and will be recorded. It is unknown […]
Schuh’s new budget embraces controlling the heroin epidemic
The Anne Arundel County Council today embraced County Executive Steve Schuh’s budget plan to address the growing heroin crisis in Anne Arundel County. “The enacted budget will be making strategic investments in education, health, and public safety to fight this problem from every angle.” said Schuh. “I thank the Council for embracing my budget plan […]
Schuh gets most of what he wanted from Council in his budget
The Anne Arundel County Council today enacted County Executive’s Steve Schuh’s amended budget plan designed to make Anne Arundel County the best place to live, work, and start a business in Maryland. “Our people, our economy and the presence of so many critical assets have brought Anne Arundel County to the verge statewide leadership in […]
County Executive, Trumbauer, and Library come to terms with Annapolis expansion
County Executive Steve Schuh and Councilman Chris Trumbauer today announced an agreement on the proposed size of the Annapolis Library expansion at 32,500 square feet at an overall cost of $24.2 million. “I believe in the importance of a strong and vibrant library system, and this agreement will accomplish that goal,” said Schuh. “This proposal […]
Open Eye Gallery to open special show on November 14th
[do action=”schuh”/] Arundel Lodge is having a special art show on Friday, Nov 14 from 6-8. Members and friends of the Open Eye Gallery will be showing their work at ” Reflections, Celebrating the Artistic Identity of a Healing Community”. Music, food and drinks, and a workshop will be available. Admission is free. Our goal […]
Annapolis library to remain on West Street
[do action=”schuh”/] After careful review of site selection studies and an abundance of community input, the Anne Arundel County Public Library’s Board of Trustees has voted to rebuild the Annapolis Regional Library at its current location of 1410 West Street. The Board’s unanimous decision comes after several months of debate as to whether the new […]
Schuh endorsed by County’s largest labor union
[do action=”schuh”/] Delegate Steve Schuh was endorsed for Anne Arundel County Executive today by AFSCME Local 582 and Local 2563, groups that represent more than 800 County employees. “Steve Schuh understands that in order to continue to provide the excellent services that the citizens of Anne Arundel County expect and deserve, you must hire and […]
3 County employees disciplined after displaying noose
[do action=”schuh”/] County Executive Laura Neuman hosted a press conference yesterday to stress the important role cultural sensitivity plays in the diverse workforce that composes Anne Arundel County government. Spurred by a recent isolated incidence of racial and cultural insensitivity – in which three employees were disciplined for fashioning and displaying a noose and exchanging […]
Neuman introduces increased ambulance fees
[do action=”schuh”/] Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman has announced her administration has put forth legislation to defray the county’s cost of ambulance services by raising ambulance service fees, a change that will come at no cost to county residents. If passed, Bill 64-14 will generate an additional $1-3 million annually in ambulance fee revenue, and will […]
Schuh endorsed by Maryland Business for Responsible Governmen
[do action=”schuh”/] Anne Arundel County Executive candidate Steve Schuh was endorsed today by Maryland Business for Responsible Government. “Steve Schuh has earned his stripes in the legislative trenches and has a long, well-established record of voting for a healthy business climate and economy, and against policies that have driven businesses out of our State,” said […]
Trumbauer: Keep library on West Street
[do action=”schuh”/] Citing an over-budget proposed cost and a the applicability of the current site, District 6 County Councilman Chris Trumbauer has sent a letter to the Board of Trustees for the library urging the Board to re-develop the existing site on West Street. All of this information has led me to conclude that the […]
Neuman signs insurance bill to save County millions
[do action=”schuh”/] County Executive Laura Neuman announced she has signed into law Bill 48-14, which allows the county to take advantage of enabling state legislation (HB772, effective July 1, 2014) to invest the county’s Self-Insurance Fund reserves outside of limited, low-yielding public monies vehicles. The new policy enables the county to invest in instruments with […]
Current tenant selected to run Naval Academy Dairy Farm
[do action=”schuh”/] Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman announced the county has reached a decision regarding future operation of the Naval Academy Dairy Farm. Following a thorough and transparent search to find the most qualified farmer to operate the Gambrills farm, the county is awarding a five-year lease, effective January 1, 2015, to current tenant […]
Green Party takes issue with Crystal Springs commentary
[do action=”schuh”/] Last week, the Anne Arundel Green Party delivered letters to the office of Mayor Pantelides and to each of the City Council members in regards to a false allegation made by the developers of the Crystal Springs project in an August 5th, 2014 blog posting. In the statement published by Crystal Springs, the Green […]
Alleged hate group claims victory in Anne Arundel council race
The League of the South, a group dubbed a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center**, has claimed that “their” candidate has won the Republican nomination for Anne Arundel County Council in District 5. Michael Peroutka, an attorney specializing in debt collection, beat Maureen Carr-York by 38 votes in the primary election in June. […]
Schuh likely winner for nomination for Anne Arundel County Executive
UPDATE: Steve Schuh declares victory: We win!!!!! t.co/rpi8PZWPp6 — Steve Schuh (@Schuh2014) June 25, 2014 It looks as if Maryland State Delegate Steve Schuh has defeated incumbent County Executive, Laura Neuman in the Republican primary for the office of County Executive. In what was an emotionally charged, and often dirty, campaign, Schuh looks to have […]
County seeks volunteers for boards and commissions
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman today announced there are several openings for residents to serve on the county’s boards and commissions. For those interested in becoming involved in county government, current openings exist for the HIV/AIDS Commission, Adult Guardianship Review Board, Social Services Board and Minority Business Enterprise Committee. Citizens interested in joining an […]
County Executive, Councilman announce Complete Streets program
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman and County Councilman Chris Trumbauer have announced the county is developing a Complete Streets program to improve the safety and accessibility of county roads for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. “As we continually work to make our roads safer for all users, I’m proud that we are working together to find […]
Neuman to hold second tele-town hall meeting Wednesday
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman today announced she will host the county’s second Tele-Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, May 28 from 6-7 p.m. “As the Fiscal Year 2015 budget is finalized, I want to remain transparent about how taxpayer dollars will be spent in Anne Arundel County in the coming year,” said County Executive […]
Neuman releases proposed operating and capital budgets
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman today released her recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets, which include a property tax rate cut with no increase in service fees or new positions outside public safety. The FY15 proposed budget focuses on continued improvement in the County’s business practices, processes and services during […]
Neuman To Hold Public Town Halls On Budget
County Executive Laura Neuman will hold a series of town hall meetings to explain the County’s budget process, priorities and to hear from residents on the issues that most matter to them. The public hearings will be held: Thursday, February 13, 6-7 p.m., Lake Shore Elementary School, 4531 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD. Wednesday, February 19,7-8 p.m., […]
