Tag: Jerry Walker
County provides free parking for New Years Eve
Anne Arundel County today announced the John Whitmore Parking Garage on Clay Street will be open to the public for the Annapolis New Year’s Eve Celebration free of charge. This garage is located on the corner of Clay and Washington Streets. The City of Annapolis Garages will be charging the “special event” rate–$10 to $20 […]
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 […]
Fire Staffing Changes Means Lower Insurance
Following the 90-day strategic plan that County Executive Laura Neuman and Fire Chief Michael E. Cox, Jr., announced last month to improve fire protection service, two communities are now seeing results. A top priority in that plan called for the reassignment and addition of personnel to correct a staffing deficiency that led to higher homeowner […]
How Laura Neuman Was Selected For Anne Arundel County
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 […]
The Next County Executive
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 […]
The Leopold Trial: The Aftermath
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 […]
State Of Maryland Requests Removal Of Anne Arundel County Health Officer
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., […]
