Tag: Laura Neuman

Anne Arundel County reduces paramedic response time by 27%
[do action=”schuh”/] The Anne Arundel County Fire Department today reported it has witnessed a 27 percent decrease in average paramedic response times over the last 12 months due to improvements in Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance service. Additionally, the department has seen a 21 percent decrease of 90th-percentile response times for the arrival of paramedic […]

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 […]

Environmental summit scheduled for October 17th
[do action=”schuh”/] County Executive Laura Neuman has announced the county’s Department of Public Works will host an Environmental Summit on Friday, October 17. Local community and environmental leaders are encouraged to attend to learn how to prioritize and implement watershed restoration projects. “I am pleased that we are hosting this summit to spotlight how local leaders […]

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 […]

Nominations sought for Dallas G. Pace Humanitarian Award
The deadline to submit nominations for the 2015 Dallas G. Pace Humanitarian Award, given each year in memory of the county’s first Human Relations Commission Chairman, has been extended through Friday, October 3. “This award honors citizens who give back to their communities in the same spirit as Mr. Pace impacted our county,” said County […]

Anne Arundel County welcomes 58 new firefighters
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman and Fire Chief Michael E. Cox, Jr. proudly announce the graduation of Fire Department Recruit Class 52. The graduates were part of a restructured Fire Academy which started on April 10th. The restructured academy allowed the Fire Department to realize a cost savings for Recruits who had received training […]

Department of Aging and Disabilities wins prestigious award
[do action=”schuh”/] The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities today announced that its Making the Link program recently received recognition from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) with anAging Achievement Award, an honor presented by n4a to member agencies. The awards program is sponsored by CST your Link to Life (CST-LTL). The […]

Neuman appoints new Public Information Officer
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman has announced the appointment of Meredith L. Thompson to the position of Public Information Officer. Thompson previously served as Public Affairs Specialist, where she assisted the Public Information Officer with communication efforts. “Meredith is an extraordinarily talented writer and communicator who is committed to transparency in delivery of information to […]

County seeks nominees for Dallas G. Pace Award
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman is seeking nominations for the 2015 Dallas G. Pace Humanitarian Award, given each year in memory of the county’s first Human Relations Commission Chairman. “This award honors citizens who give back to their communities in the same spirit as Mr. Pace impacted our county,” said County Executive Neuman. “We […]

If elected, Johnson not planning on any immediate changes to public safety top jobs
George Johnson, Democratic Candidate for Anne Arundel County Executive held a press conference this afternoon in his campaign headquarters at 3710 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie, MD, to discuss public safety and address speculation about appointments he would make as county executive. “I’ve been getting barraged by my fellow public safety and law enforcement officials…. about who […]

Neuman announces grant recipients
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman has announced that the Video Lottery Facility Local Development Council (VLFLDC) has selected 12 recipients to receive a total of $249,344 in community grants, derived from the Maryland Live! Casino gaming tax. “I am pleased that local impact money generated from Maryland Live! Casino is supporting so many worthwhile programs […]

Anne Arundel finance office recognized as leader
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman announced the county’s Office of Finance has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report. This is the 33rd-consecutive year the office has received this distinction. “I am so proud of our hardworking men and women in the Office of Finance, […]

Neuman issues statement on election loss
A statement from Laura Neuman was just released by Timb Mantagna, campaign manager. I want to thank the over 14,000 Anne Arundel Republicans who voted for me to continue leading the county. My administration has accomplished many things in just 16 months, and it was my hope to have the opportunity to serve our community. We […]

Neuman takes her ball and leaves the party
UPDATE: Per The Capital, Neuman later returned to Buddy’s Crabs and Ribs and made a brief statement congratulating Schuh on the victory. For someone who ran a campaign highlighting her professionalism and business acumen, Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman sure did not show it when she was defeated in the Republican primary in Anne […]

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 […]

Reilly, Vitale endorse Neuman for County Executive
Senator Ed Reilly announced his endorsement for Laura Neuman for County Executive, throwing his full support behind her for a full 4-year term. “Working with Laura Neuman to represent the families and businesses of Anne Arundel since she entered office, I have seen how hard she has worked to initiate programs and activities that reflect […]

Neuman campaign move rankles Howard County Delegate (POLL)
Last week, the campaign of County Executive Laura Neuman sent emails to supporters of her opponent, Delegate Steve Schuh, encouraging them to drop their support, and in turn, support her candidacy for the office. The email did not go over too well with one Howard County State Delegate. Howard County Republican Delegate Warren E. Miller […]

Final County Executive Debate scheduled for Friday 13th
The Anne Arundel County Republican Party will be presenting the final debate between the Republican candidates for Anne Arundel County Executive on Friday, June 13th at 7:00pm. County Executive Laura Neuman and State Delegate Steve Schuh will face each other one last time prior to the primary election on June 24th. Details: When: Friday, June 13th, […]

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 […]

EZ Tenant permit program launched in county
The Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits today announced its new EZ Tenant permit program, which improves the process of obtaining interior tenant permits in existing buildings. “I’m excited that we are making it easier to do business in Anne Arundel County. This is just one of many steps we’re taking to simplify […]

Both County Executive candidates claim victory in the fundraising wars (POLL)
Both County Executive Laura Neuman and her opponent Steve Schuh are claiming victory in the fundraising wars with the recently release campaign finance reports. Neuman claims she raised more money during the period; while Schuh says he has more and most of it is local. However, when push comes to shove in a primary, the […]