Annapolis Capital Punishment

From Alderman Ross Arnett:

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 the issue of liability for sidewalks and the Director of Public Works to discuss the number of sidewalks in disrepair and the approximate time and dollar cost to fix those walks. The Council will then discuss the legislation passed last October and consider any amendments to that legislation. The public may attend and, in my view, offer input.

At 7 PM the Public Safety Committee will receive a full briefing from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) on the crime and policing study they conducted earlier this year for the City. ICMA will present their findings and their preliminary recommendations. Chief Pristoop will also be making comments. Public questions and input will be sought.

Following this briefing and pending any further input from the Chief or the Council, ICMA will prepare and deliver to the City its final report. That report will be made available immediately to the public.

I hope that you will be able to attend both important meetings.

Tomorrow I will be sending you my usual blast email on the 14 July Council Meeting to be held in Council Chambers at 7:30 PM

Ross

CP NOTES: I asked Ross about his statement, "The public may attend and, in my view, offer input." Ross said that, "The Mayor takes the position that residents can attend but not participate in workshops. There are no such rules and I disagree with that approach. I will ask for time for input from those who attend."

I think we should take Ross's lead and offer input if we feel so inclined. If the mayor can cite an ordinance, ruling or case law that would prevent citizens from providing input at this meeting, let her do so.