Mayor on Barnstorming Mission to Meet with Constituents

It has been a long time – much too long, in fact – since we’ve checked in. Oh, there has been plenty to talk about.
New directors. Managing finances. Market House.
Removing trees in the Historic District. City Dock Advisory Committee. More new directors. Overhauling the Annapolis Transit routes. Market House.
Big rainstorm (try 10 inches). Flooding. Preparation [...]

Big Thursday: Debate on raising debt ceiling, modifying bus service

Two important events will be held Thursday at City Hall:
1)    The City Council will hold a special meeting, beginning at 4:30 p.m., to hear public testimony on a charter amendment to double the City’s debt limit to $20 million. A vote is expected to be held.
2)    The City Department of Transportation will hold a public [...]

Mayor: ‘The City must regain the public’s trust’

Since learning of the theft of more than $153,000 in checks and cash last week from the Finance Department, the mayor has moved quickly to notify the public of the situation and the surrounding criminal investigation (click to see the press release and a video of a news conference). Yesterday, he began taking steps, as [...]

A Great Example of Businesses Supporting the City

Two businesses, Stan and Joe’s Saloon and Capital Bicycle, are putting on a benefit Saturday to raise $10,000 for the Annapolis Police Department’s bike patrol. These businesses saw the need to help out their city, specifically by raising money for new bike equipment. This is a great example of the kind of partnering that the [...]