POLL: Best Candidate in 2014 County Executive Race

A few potential candidates have expressed interest in the 2014 race for Anne Arundel county executive, according to reports.

What's Inside County Executive's $1.3B Budget?

The 2014 budget includes a 3 percent raise for county employees—the first since 2010.

Schuh To Make County Executive Bid Official

The two-term Republican state delegate plans to announce his 2014 campaign on May 2.

County Exec Looks to Future With Student Art Contest

Artwork from elementary students will adorn the Arundel Center's reception area in April.

Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman will honor the artwork of elementary school students in an exhibit of their work in the Arundel Center on Tuesday. “This artwork will delight and also inspire us to look to the future,” Neuman said. “As part of our fresh start for Anne Arundel County, we need to highlight all of the great things going on in our community. We will also use this opportunity to announce future contests.” Anne Arundel County Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Maxwell, members of the Board of Education and members of the County Council will join the county executive for a special reception on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the County Council's chambers. All of the students who created artwork have been invited to the …

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Applicants Wanted for Anne Arundel Planning Advisory Board

A background in finance or planning is preferred.

County Executive Neuman Takes Oath of Office

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 …

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What's Closed on Presidents Day in Annapolis?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools and senior centers are closed Feb. 18, but trash and recycling curbside collection will occur on a normal schedule.

Here's a list of what is open and closed on Monday in Anne Arundel County and the city of Annapolis. CLOSED OPEN (or operating on a regular schedule) According to the AccuWeather forecast for this weekend, there could be some scattered flurries on Sunday but Monday's forecast is mostly sunny with a high of 38 degrees.

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Voters Set to Approve All Anne Arundel County Charter Amendments

Some charter amendments sailed through the polls with a 90 percent approval vote, with the lowest being 61 percent.

Anne Arundel County voters are set to ratify 15 county charter amendments by a landslide, according to early results. All of the county's charter amendments were set to pass as of 10 p.m. Tuesday night—some with as much as 91 percent approval, and as low as 61 percent approval. But the results so far have left no room for middle ground on the issues. Among the charter changes are removing authority from the county executive's veto rights, giving the council the authority to remove a councilman or executive convicted of a felony, and setting the month of August as a legislative recess for the seven-member council. A few of the tighter races are yet to be determined, but Anne Arundel County residents can rest tonight on pretty solid ground …

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Ken

9:47 am on Thursday, November 8, 2012

@Tom: I've no plans on leaving and am fortunate to be in a state where logical thinkers outnumber delusional thinkers. It's entertaining to watch message boards and forums with people boasting of "successful" petition drives for a referendum and I'm sure you'll disagree, but the results reflect progess in a civil society.   more ›

Ballot Homework: 15 County Charter Changes You Will Help Decide

Some of these items resolve long-standing disputes on the County Council, while others fix newer problems.

When Anne Arundel County voters arrive at the polls, they'll not only be voting on the DREAM Act and same-sex marriage, but also deciding the fate of 15 Anne Arundel County charter amendments—ranging from how convicted county councilmen should be treated to enacting an August recess for the Council. In an attempt to make these 15 items more digestible once you arrive at the polls, I will disassemble the legalese into a more understandable language, and explain context when necessary. Some of these items resolve long-standing disputes on the County Council, while others fix newer problems. Question A—Gives county departments more time to file their budgets. It also moves the start of the 60-day window for budget deliberation by the County …

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