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  • Bowling vows to repeal 54% increase in Liquor License Fees

    (Annapolis, MD, October 19, 2009) Today, Scott Bowling (Candidate for Alderman, Ward 3) denounced Mayor Ellen Moyer, Finance Committee Chair Classie Hoyle, and the rest of the Annapolis City Council for the 54-percent increase in liquor fees for restaurants, taverns, package goods stores, and hotels and vows to introduce a [...]
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    Posted: October 20, 2009, 12:14pm EDT

  • Bowling challenges status quo in November Election

    (Annapolis, MD -- July 28, 2009) Yesterday, June 27th at 9:00PM, EDT marked the filing deadline for candidates in the 2009 City of Annapolis elections. The candidates for Ward 3 Alderman, are now official. Two term incumbent and loyal Ellen Moyer supporter, Alderwoman Classie Gillis Hoyle (D) will face Scott [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2009, 3:15am EDT

  • The rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated

    Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Supporters:

    Earlier today, a fictitious e-mail was sent to City Clerk, Regina Watkins-Eldridge and copied to various media outlets. I want to thank the City Clerk for contacting me immediately to confirm that this e-mail was a malicious hoax. Her prompt and professional attention has [...]
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    Posted: July 22, 2009, 1:27am EDT

  • Moyer proposes Severance Package for City Employees

    Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Supporters:

    I was once again amazed last evening at the City Council Meeting. Mayor Moyer introduced O-40-09 which simply put was meant to be a generous parting gift to her cronies. Unfortunately, you and I would be the ones left paying the bill. This Ordinance [...]
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    Posted: July 14, 2009, 6:20pm EDT

  • In an open letter on the Republican ...

    In an open letter on the Republican Women of Anne Arundel County Maryland website, Joyce Thomann stated that President “Obama and Hitler have a great deal in common in my view.” I forcefully reject this view enunciated by Ms. Thomann, and find the use of this inflammatory rhetoric unacceptable, useless [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2009, 9:31pm EDT

  • Another Fee Increase by the Mayor and City Council

    Media Release


    For Immediate Release

    Contact: Scott Bowling, 443-822-3170



    (Annapolis, MD, June 12, 2009) Today, Scott Bowling, Candidate for Alderman in Ward 3, spoke out against the planned parking fee increases.

    This week many residents and business owners found out that the Mayor [...]
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    Posted: June 12, 2009, 7:25am EDT

  • City Manager -- Getting the word out!

    Annapolis needs a city manager and we need your help!


    Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Supporters:

    Last spring, our city council debated several bills related to changing how our city is managed. Ultimately, all the bills were voted down, with the sentiment of [...]
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    Posted: June 07, 2009, 11:12am EDT

  • O-7-09 (Compensation of Mayor and Alderman/Alderwoman)

    Dear Friends:

    Below is the written testimony that I will deliver this evening at the Public Hearing before the Mayor and City Council. I want to be clear to all on where I stand with regard this extraordinarily important issue.


    February 23, 2008

    Written Testimony of [...]
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    Posted: February 23, 2009, 5:54pm EST

  • From State Delegate Ron George (R-30)

    NEWS FROM DELEGATE RON GEORGE (R-Arnold)
    District 30, Anne Arundel County
    152 House Office Building
    Annapolis, MD 21401
    #410-841-3439


    For Immediate Release: January 27, 2009


    DELEGATE RON GEORGE SUBMITS PROOF OF LAWFUL PRESENCE ACT OF 2009


    Delegate Ron George has submitted his bill the [...]
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    Posted: January 27, 2009, 2:35pm EST

  • Scott Bowling Announces Run for Alderman in Ward 3 of Annapolis

    PRESS RELEASE
    January 26, 2009


    For Immediate Release
    Contact:
    Scott Bowling
    (443) 822-3170
    mscottbowling@verizon.net
    [www.votebowling.com]




    Scott Bowling Announces Run for Alderman in Ward 3 of Annapolis


    (Annapolis, MD January 26. 2009) Today, Scott Bowling announced his bid to represent Ward 3 on [...]

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    Posted: January 27, 2009, 9:37am EST

  • Letter to the Editor

    Last week, we once again witnessed more tenants vacating the Market House, leaving only three vendors in our historic treasure. The Mayor blames Site Realty for poor management, and Site Realty blames the City for many things. What a surprise. While the blame game and litigation continues, we the people [...]
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    Posted: September 14, 2008, 7:55am EDT

  • Politics on Tap -- Thursday, July 31st @ 7:00PM

    The Annapolis Republican Central Committee (ARCC) will hold its next "Politics on Tap" gathering at 7pm this Thursday, July 31, at the Loews Hotel Weather Rail Lounge located at 126 West Street in Annapolis.

    This event is open to anyone who enjoys meeting fellow Republicans to socialize and discuss [...]
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    Posted: July 29, 2008, 8:59am EDT

  • Open Mic Monday

    It seems that some visitors to another local annapolis blog have some questions for me, so I wanted to create this posting, and phrase it "Open Mic Monday".

    Anyone who wishes to pose a question or share their insights, you now have an appropriate posting to do so, and [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2008, 1:24pm EDT

  • Attorney General's Office says Sidewalk Fee is an "Invalid Tax"

    Assistant Attorney General William Varga said in a "advisory letter" Monday, that the $25. levied on every homeowner and the $150. on businesses in the City is a "tax" and not a "fee" because it is a general charge for property owners, whether they have a sidewalk in front of [...]
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    Posted: July 16, 2008, 5:15pm EDT

  • City Council Meeting -- Monday, July 14th, 7:30PM

    Just a reminder to everyone that the Annapolis City Council meets tomorrow night (Monday, July 14th) at 7:30PM

    The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall and the first item of business is Public input on any topic. I am attaching a link to [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2008, 7:51am EDT

  • Stabbing with 5 known victims in Ward 3


    Below is a press release from the Annapolis Police Department. This is a tragedy for all involved, and our City as a whole, but particularly those of us who live in Parole, Ward 3, it is very close to home.

    Below is the press [...]
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    Posted: July 12, 2008, 8:07pm EDT

  • Two Important Meetings on July 21st

    TA thanks Alderman Ross Arnett(D-Ward8) for communicating this information ...

    Residents:

    On Monday, 21 July there will be two important meetings in Council Chambers.

    At 5 PM there will be a full Council Workshop taking up the sidewalk issue. I have asked that the City Attorney address [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2008, 6:05pm EDT

  • National Search for Police Chief reportedly ends quietly

    It was February 28, 2008 when Annapolis Police Chief Joseph Johnson announced publicly that he would be retiring in June of this year, after 30+ years of service to the Annapolis Police Department (APD).

    Almost immediately, Mayor Ellen Moyer announced that she did not feel [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2008, 7:51am EDT

  • Ward 3 Community Meeting leaves many with more questions than answers

    an in-depth analysis coming later today ... [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2008, 6:35am EDT

  • Press Release from Trudy McFall

    As with any candidate who leads the competition in organization and fundraising, Democratic Mayoral Candidate, Trudy McFall, has issued the following Press Release.

    For the record, this is in no way an endorsement of Ms. McFall's candidacy, I am merely posting her press release, as she is a declared' [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2008, 4:33pm EDT

  • 2008 Campaign Fund Reports (City of Annapolis)

    The 2008 Campaign Fund Reports were due into the City Clerk's Office no later than close of business on July 1, 2008. These reports are required by City Code of any candidate, candidate committee, elected official, or Central Committee who has an open committee or campaign account.

    The 2008' [...]
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    Posted: July 07, 2008, 7:13pm EDT

  • Fatal Motorcycle Accident in West Annapolis


    A press release from the Annapolis Police Department (APD) is below:

    Annapolis Police DepartmentPublic Information Office
    Media Release

    For Additional Information Contact:
    Cpl. Crews - Carey
    410- 268-9000

    Officer Hal Dalton
    (410) 919-7188


    Release [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2008, 5:16pm EDT

  • Ward 3 Community Meeting(s)

    After the June surprise of receiving a $25 bill in the mail for a "sidewalk tax", and the enormous outcry that resulted from this public relations disaster, Alderwoman Classie Hoyle will be hosting two (2) community meetings within the next week. It seems that these meetings are to better educate [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2008, 7:46am EDT

  • An Update from our County Councilman, Josh Cohen

    Dear Community Leaders and Residents of Council District Six:





    Crownsville Hospital Property Update

    Within the next few months, the State of Maryland will make a decision about who will redevelop the former Crownsville Hospital Center property and how. This decision will have wide-ranging impacts [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2008, 7:40am EDT

  • Politics on Tap this Thursday

    The Annapolis Republican Central Committee (ARCC) will host its next "Politics on Tap" this Thursday evening at 7:00PM, EDT at the Loews Hotel (Weather Rail Lounge).

    If you enjoy meeting and socializing with fellow Republicans and discussing the issues of the day, than join us on Thursday. As our [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2008, 6:46pm EDT

  • We are Back ...

    It has been several months since I have made a post to this Blog for a various reasons; work, family obligations, etc ..., however, it has become apparent that this blog is something that needs to be continued and I wanted to let all of you know that I am [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2008, 9:04am EDT

  • Homicide #3 and counting for 2008

    Below is the Official Press Release from the Annapolis Police Department (APD). Crime statistics can tell any story you would like them to, however, numbers do not lie. 3 Homicides in the City of Annapolis and we are only 48 days into 2008.

    The Mayor should be outraged! The [...]
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    Posted: February 17, 2008, 3:29pm EST

  • My Picks for Election Day

    Today is Election Day in Maryland, and everyone needs to take a few minutes out of their day to GET OUT AND VOTE. This is the first time in over 80 years that Marylanders have a real opportunity to have a voice in selecting our Presidential Nominee in the Primary.
    [...]
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    Posted: February 12, 2008, 7:41am EST

  • How about these Crime Stats ...

    Below are the featured items from this morning's Neighborhood watch Police Report as provided by Officer Hal Daton of the Annapolis Police Department (APD).

    NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH POLICE REPORT

    Good morning, welcome to the Annapolis Police Neighborhood
    WatchCommunity Policing Report.

    This is Officer Hal Dalton reporting.

    During the past' [...]

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    Posted: February 11, 2008, 12:09pm EST

  • Staright Talk from Eric Hartley

    In case anyone missed Eric Hartley's column in The Capital yesterday, I have attached a link to it below.

    [www.hometownannapolis.com]

    I am not sure how long Eric Hartley has been with The Capital, but he is certainly catching the attention of many Annapolitans. While not everyone will' [...]
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    Posted: February 11, 2008, 11:52am EST

  • Letter from GOP Chairman, Dr. Jim Pelura

    O'MALLEY'S PRIORITIES ARE NOT MARYLAND'S PRIORITIES

    ANNAPOLIS—Today, Governor Martin O'Malley delivered the "State of the State" Address. Dr. Jim Pelura, Chairman of the Maryland Republican Party, released the following statement:

    "In today's State of the State Address, Martin O'Malley spoke of 'protecting our priorities.' Unfortunately, O'Malley's priorities are" [...]
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    Posted: January 23, 2008, 2:01pm EST

  • Organized Chaos, Arrogance, and Legalized Theft return to Annapolis

    Yes, it's Wednesday, January 9, 2008, and the Maryland General Assembly is back in Annapolis for 90 days. The Governor, as well as the Democratic Leadership of the House of Delegates and Senate are back and with a vengeance. Hold onto your wallets folks, because they are back and looking' [...]
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    Posted: January 09, 2008, 8:29pm EST

  • Market House Ventures LLC, d/b/a/ Site Realty Group sues Mayor and City Council for $2 Million

    In yet another bazaar turn of events in the ever evolving saga of Annapolis' Market House, the company hired to manage the property is now suing the Mayor and City Council for $2 Million alleging the company cannot acquire and/or retain tenants as a result of a faulty HVAC System' [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 5:08pm EST

  • Article 1 -- Credit Scores; what they can mean to you and how to potentially improve them

    Your credit score is three digit a number between 300 and 850 determined by the major credit reporting agencies based on several factors. The factors that most impact your credit score are your past payment history, your amount of debt you currently owe, the length in years and depth of [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 2:41pm EST

  • Remaining occupants of College Creek Terrace unit should be Evicted Immediately ...

    As reported in this morning's neighborhood watch report, a fugitive and RESIDENT of College Creek Terrace has been evading police and defying a judge's order for 6+ months. See below ...

    1. ESCAPE ARREST ( WARRANT): On December 31st at 11:41 PM, 24 year old Terrence James Covington, of [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 6:32pm EST

  • Capital could be sold ...

    As reported in this evening's Capital, firms are exploring the sale of the newspaper's parent company. This would potentially be the 2nd time within a 12 month period that the newspaper has changed ownership.

    I know that to many, this may seem like good news, however, I fear [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 5:42pm EST

  • Placing a freeze on your Credit Report

    As reported in tonight's Capital, Marylanders can now put a freeze on their personal credit reports.

    A state law which went into effect yesterday, and was co-sponsored by Anne Arundel County Delegate Ron George (R-30) allows all Maryland residents to write to Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion (the [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 6:11pm EST

  • A New Feature in 2008

    As many of you know, your host blogger, is a Mortgage Banker, and has proudly earned the professional designation of a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist.

    Commencing this Friday, January 4, 2008, I will be making a weekly posting on a topic related to personal finance, credit, mortgage financing, [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 2:17pm EST

  • Market House Lawsuit ???

    It appears from a press release (see below) that the City of Annapolis is either already involved in or considering involvement in litigation concerning the Market House.

    MEMORANDUM

    TO: Annapolis City Council

    FROM: Regina C. Watkins-Eldridge, CMC., City Clerk

    RE: Closed Meeting

    A closed session [...]

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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 1:57pm EST

  • Court rules on the side of Responsible Government

    As reported by The Baltimore Sun Online, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled today that Mary Monahan, the Chief Clerk to the Maryland House of Delegates can be deposed by Attorney's representing five (5) republican members of the House of Delegates and a local businessman in a lawsuit [...]
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    Posted: December 28, 2007, 9:33pm EST

  • Leopold Logic ???

    Has County Executive John Leopold had a breakdown of some sorts? It certainly appears so, as his logic is far from that of the man that a majority of us voted for in November 2006.

    Mr. Leopold said in summation this week, that even though new home sales were [...]
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    Posted: December 28, 2007, 9:32pm EST

  • Merry Christmas

    This blog would like to wish each of you a Merry Christmas.

    Let us all remember the true meaning of the day, and not be suckered in by all the talk of gifts, retail sales numbers, exchanges, and etc ... Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ [...]
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    Posted: December 25, 2007, 11:58am EST

  • Alderman-Elect Fred Paone

    Congratulations to Fred Paone on his victory last night in the Ward 2 special election.

    The unofficial results from the Board of Elections are as follows:
    • Fred Paone (R) --> 427 votes
    • Debbie Rosen McKerrow (D) --> 358 votes
    • Karen Jennings (G) --> 162 votes

    First, let me say, that while Fred [...]

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    Posted: December 20, 2007, 7:10am EST

  • Josh Cohen makes Annapolis History

    BREAKING NEWS ...

    Anne Arundel County Councilman Josh Cohen (D-6) today became the City resident to vote in the most Special Elections in the history of the City of Annapolis.

    How is this possible, you might ask ...

    • When John Hammond resigned his Ward 1 seat to [...]
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    Posted: December 19, 2007, 8:48am EST

  • VOTE Today!

    Today the City of Annapolis will hold it's 3rd Special Election of 2007.

    For those who do not live in Ward 2, this is a non-event, however, for the people of Ward 2 it is crucial that you GET OUT TO VOTE! There are 3 candidates, regardless of your [...]
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    Posted: December 19, 2007, 8:30am EST

  • Double Shooting in Annapolis

    Below is a press release issued by the Annapolis Police Department (APD) late Friday night .... Another factual example that we have a violent crime and drug issue gaining momentum every day here in the City of Annapolis, while the Administration sits on its hands and has no formidable plan [...]
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    Posted: December 09, 2007, 5:03pm EST

  • Ward 2 Candidates Forum

    I must start off by commending fellow blogger, Paul Foer, who writes Annapolis Capital Punishment for his efforts in organizing this event and for moderating it in a fair and equitable manner.

    It was the first of two candidates forum' to be held in Ward 2. There were [...]
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    Posted: December 04, 2007, 6:28am EST

  • Thoughts on the Special Session from Delegare Virginia Clagett (D-30)

    Dear Constituent:

    Thank you for letting me know your thoughts throughout the recent Special Legislative Session. I originally questioned the wisdom of such a session, but when it was called, the Delegates and Senators applied themselves to the task with focus and energy.

    Our job was to deal [...]
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    Posted: December 04, 2007, 6:10am EST

  • Keeping Annapolis on its toes

    This posting has absolutely nothing to do with Politics ... it is a wonderful story of an exceptional lady who I am very proud to know and have as a neighbor and friend on Fairfax Road. If you ever have the chance to meet or talk with Betty Huckenpoehler, your [...]
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    Posted: November 26, 2007, 8:45pm EST

  • A Visitor's Perspective

    In it's limited blogging, TA has made several postings about the rising crime, the need for Chief Johnson to fill the 22+ vacancies within the Annapolis Police Department (APD), and the lack of attention that our rising crime rate is getting from the Administration.

    If anyone has doubts about [...]
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    Posted: November 26, 2007, 3:04pm EST

  • Vitale seeking more than Ethics Commission Opinion

    I was going to leave this one alone, but since Councilwoman Vitale seems to be so intent on this, it is worthy of comment.

    In early October, Councilwoman Vitale filed a Disclosure of Apparent Conflict of Interest Statement concerning Bill 71-07, and requests an opinion from the County Ethics [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2007, 11:09am EST

  • Ward 2 Special Election

    As of the writing of this post, it appears to be a crowded race in Ward 2's Special Election to replace Mike Christman, who resigned last month.

    The candidates so far are as follows (in alphabetical order):

    • Karen Jennings -- Green Party
    • Fred Paone -- Republican
    • Debbie Rosen McKerrow -- [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2007, 5:58pm EST

  • City's 8th Homicide in 2007

    The Capital had a good Editorial today regarding the latest homicide in the City of Annapolis. Here is what they had to say, as well as TA's thoughts and comments:

    THE CITY lost another teenager to murder last week. Jerome Hughes, 18, was shot at point-blank range at [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2007, 5:11pm EST

  • Josh Cohen's Statement on Slots

    County Councilman Josh Cohen's legislative assistant, Gail Smith will be delivering the following statement today on Josh's behalf to a joint meeting of the Ways and Means and Budget and Taxation Committees.

    I wanted to share it ...

    November 2, 2007
    House Ways and Means Committee
    Senate Budget [...]

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    Posted: November 02, 2007, 11:05am EDT

  • Changing my Party Affiliation

    It's Official ...

    After much thought and consideration, I officially changed my Party Affiliation today with the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections from Democrat to Republican.

    This was a very tough decision, and one which I put a lot of time, thought and consideration into making. I [...]
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    Posted: October 31, 2007, 7:29pm EDT

  • Middle Initials -- To use or NOT to use??

    TA's friend at Annapolis Politics made a brief but interesting point recently about prominent people who use their middle initials ... Here is a brief exerpt of what they had to say:

    But more importantly, why the need to include the mayor's middle initial?
    It happens all [...]
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    Posted: October 25, 2007, 8:23am EDT

  • Alleged Sexual Assault at Naval Academy

    In Yesterday's Capital (Saturday, Ocotber 20th) on page A8 there was a small story about an alleged sexual assault at the Naval Academy. Not many details were provided except that no charges have been filed at this time, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is conducting an investigation, and that [...]
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    Posted: October 21, 2007, 12:00pm EDT

  • Democratic Presidential Candidates Forum in Annapolis; Wednesday, October 24th

    The District 30 Democratic Club presents a Presidential Candidates Surrogates' Forum on Wednesday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. Lou Davis of Maryland Public Television will be the Moderator for the event.

    Surrogates for the candidates:
    • Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler for Barack Obama
    • Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown for Hillary Clinton [...]
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    Posted: October 21, 2007, 7:21am EDT

  • Another shooting in Annapolis

    I received 2 press releases from the City's Police Activity e-mail list today about a shooting that occurred just after midnight last night on Captain's Circle in Ward 3. In what was described as an apparent drive-by shooting, the 21 year old victim was walking through Captain's Circle when he [...]
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    Posted: October 18, 2007, 9:07pm EDT

  • Alderman Christman ...

    On Tuesday, October 4th most if not all of the resident in Ward 2 received a letter from Alderman Mike Christman informing them of his intention to resign his position as Alderman. From the tone and content of his letter and the article in The Capital it seemed as [...]
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    Posted: October 18, 2007, 8:03pm EDT

  • Rumors regarding Alderman Christman, appear to be just that, Rumors …

    Over the past two months, there has been speculation as to whether there was going to be a third Special Election in the City of Annapolis this year. In January, we had one in Wards 4 and 8, and most recently, some thought it was all but certain that there [...]
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    Posted: September 10, 2007, 10:33pm EDT
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