Friday, April 12, 2013
John Leopold, former Anne Arundel County executive, left jail Friday after serving a 30-day sentence for misconduct.
John Leopold, the former Anne Arundel County executive found guilty on two counts of criminal misconduct in January, was released Friday after serving a 30-day jail sentence. Leopold will continue to serve 30 days on house arrest, according to his sentencing. After starting his political career 43 years ago as a state representative in Hawaii, the 70-year-old faces his first time out of elected office since 1995, according to Maryland State Archives. Patch wants to know what readers think Leopold should do next. Vote in our poll. Editor's note: The poll has been published to all eight Patch websites in Anne Arundel County.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Cordle will reportedly lead an Evaluation Committee charged with reviewing individuals and agencies within Anne Arundel County government.
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Monday, February 25
Former Annapolis alderman David Cordle was named chief of staff on Monday by Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman as she starts to organize a new leadership team for her administration. The appointment is effective immediately. Neuman described the 55-year-old Cordle as a "true public servant" in a prepared statement that also detailed Cordle's experience as chief criminal investigator for the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office and in government. He served nine years as an Annapolis alderman. In addition, Cordle served three commands in the U.S. Army and lives in Annapolis with his wife, Michelle. Cordle will reportedly lead an Evaluation Committee charged with reviewing individuals and agencies within Anne Arundel County …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Here's a quick look back at the biggest Annapolis headlines of the week.
Laura Neuman Named Anne Arundel County Executive The chief executive officer of Howard County’s Economic Development Authority was sworn into office Friday in Annapolis. Annapolis Mapped by Income Using Census Data Check out the map to compare income levels in neighborhoods throughout Annapolis, and the rest of the country. Man Robs Convenience Store at Knifepoint Police said the incident occurred Tuesday afternoon on Forest Drive in Annapolis. 'Annapolis' Most Wanted' Man Turns Himself In Police were seeking the man in connection to a December 2012 double shooting. Naval Academy Does the 'Harlem Shake' Midshipmen from the Naval Academy's 13th Company created a dance-video to Baauer’s “Harlem Shake.” Annapolis High Athlete Featured in ‘…
Friday, February 22, 2013
Laura Neuman said she will make Anne Arundel County a leader in Maryland.
Anne Arundel's new county executive, Laura Neuman, was sworn into office on Friday morning at the county courthouse in the company of her family. Neuman recited the words that formalized her office, while standing next to her daughter, Avery, and son, Alex—who both beamed and waved for the cameras. After the ceremony, Neuman laid out a portion of her plans as executive. "We will be a leader in the state, and I look forward to meeting that effort. We will restore confidence in the executive branch of government in Anne Arundel County," she said. "I am truly honored to have this opportunity. Thank you." Neuman assumed the office of county executive almost exactly 12 hours after Thursday night's County Council meeting, where she received the …
The chief executive officer of Howard County’s Economic Development Authority will be sworn into office at 10 a.m. Friday in Annapolis.
UPDATE (11:45 a.m.)—Laura Neuman, who was selected to be the new county executive, was greeted with a rush of applause moments after she received a majority vote Thursday from the Anne Arundel County Council. Neuman, 46, is a native of Anne Arundel County and the CEO of the Howard County Economic Development Authority. She gave a rousing speech during her interview with council members on Thursday night, laying her whole life bare—her trials and successes in making her own way in the world. Neuman earned a master's in business administration without a high school diploma or undergraduate degree, worked at T. Rowe Price, and Hilton Hotels before earning a name for herself in Maryland. "It is truly an honor to serve," Neuman said after she …
Thursday, February 14, 2013
The Anne Arundel County Attorney received an opinion that the county's charter disqualifies council members from being appointed county executive.
In the wake of former County Executive John Leopold's resignation, two Anne Arundel County Council members expressed interest in a bid for the seat, but attorneys familiar with charter legislation say the county's charter makes the council members ineligible. After council members John Grasso (R–District 2) and Jerry Walker (R–District 7) expressed interest in putting their name in the running, County Attorney John Hodgson requested an opinion on behalf of the county from Rosenberg, Martin Greenberg LLP, as to whether they are eligible to be appointed to the office. Andrew H. Baida, an attorney for the law firm, cited several county and state rulings that suggest this section of the county charter makes current council members ineligible: …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Anne Arundel County Council is set to appoint the next executive on Feb. 21.
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Wednesday, February 13
Saturday, February 9, 2013
The public is invited to ask questions and speak with potential candidates on Thursday night at the library in Odenton.
The West County Republican Club will host a special meeting on Thursday to discuss the process of appointing a new county executive in Anne Arundel County. The event is open to the public and will start at 6 p.m. Thursday at the West County Library in Odenton. According to the club's Facebook page, the appointment process will be discussed and there may be an opportunity for candidates to "interact with the public and respond to Republican questions." The Capital reported attendees will include Sen. Ed Reilly (R-Crofton) as moderator; Kendel Ehrlich, wife of former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.; Del. Steve Schuh (R-Gibson Island) and 2012 U.S. Senate candidate Dan Bongino. In an email to Patch last week, Bongino said he was "strongly …
Monday, February 4, 2013
Those interested in the county executive job in Anne Arundel County must submit an application by Feb. 15.
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Monday, February 4
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Here's a quick look back at the biggest Annapolis headlines of the week.
Leopold Resigns, Acknowledges 'Serious Errors in Judgment' The Anne Arundel County Council no longer needs to vote on the removal of John Leopold from office after a judge found him guilty last week of two counts of misconduct. Report: Obama Will Visit Annapolis on Wednesday The president will be in Annapolis to meet with Democratic lawmakers, according to The Baltimore Sun. El Toro Bravo Seeking Expansion Downtown Restaurant owners intend to expand to the building adjacent to it, located at 44 West St. Papa John's To Supply 2,500 Pizzas to Naval Academy for Super Bowl Party The Annapolis restaurants prepared for the surge in business on Super Bowl Sunday as they will provide pizza, wings and more to midshipmen as well as local residents. …
Melody LaPier
12:21 am on Friday, April 19, 2013
He should pay back the $60,000 plus that the County paid out for his legal fees, lose his pension and pay back the money the officers were paid in regular pay and overtime while they were taking him to and from his sexual liaisons at the Annapolis Mall parking lot and everywhere else he and the other county employee were obliging themselves on the taxpayers dime. Why haven't we heard anything … more ›