We've been writing about this issue since we started publishing two years ago and it has gained momentum and it all comes to a head on Monday night. The vote seems to be 4-4-1 which means that Alderman Fred Paone of the Second Ward (West Annapolis, Wardour, Admiral Heights, Homewood, Clay Street) will be the decisive factor--at least until a full-scale referendum kicks in. That is the likely next step if the vote fails, and it will mean a lot of work and effort to take place fairly quickly. In such a case, the vote will come in the fall at the same time as the election for mayor.
So here is my pitch. If you believe we need professional city management--and two separate polls at this blog have shown 80% favor this, tell Alderman Paone. Send him an email or call him, but it's his vote that will make the difference. Think about it--he was not even an alderman a year or so ago and here he is the crucial swing vote--and he seems to be relishing his role because he has not made his sentiments public. If you live in his ward, please let him know how you feel. If you don't live in his ward, let him know who is your alderman and PLEASE call your alderman regardless--but especially if your alderman is Classie Hoyle, Sheila Finlayson, or Dave Cordle. I would not bother calling the mayor--unless you just want to get in a fight. She has done everything in her power (yes power that we have given her AND power that she misuses and does not deserve to fight this amendment).Yeah, maybe you should call her. And call Sam, Julie, Ross and Dick and thank them and encourage them!!! Do it today.To see the ward map, click here at wardmap .
| Two | Alderman Frederick M. Paone (R) | 47 Williams Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 | 443-223-8769 (c) 410-267-7604 (h) | |
and the rest....
| Mayor | Ellen O. Moyer (D) | 35 Eastern Avenue P.O. Box 3172 Annapolis, MD 21403 EOMoyer@annapolis.gov | 410-269-6828 (h) 410-263-7997 (w) | |
| One | Alderman Richard E. Israel (D) | 61 Shaw Street Annapolis, MD 21401 aldisrael@annapolis.gov | 410-263-5607 (day) | |
| Three | Alderwoman Classie Gillis Hoyle (D) | 2089 Forest Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 aldhoyle@annapolis.gov | 443-949-7755 (day) | |
| Four | Alderwoman Sheila M. Finlayson (D) | 131 Brightwater Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 aldfinlayson@annapolis.gov | 410-626-0071 (day) | |
| Five | Alderman David H. Cordle, Sr. (R) | 421 Fox Hollow Lane Annapolis, MD 21403 aldcordle@annapolis.gov | 410-267-9600 (day) | |
| Six | Alderman Julie Stankivic (R) | 906 Primrose Road # 204 Annapolis, MD 21403 aldstankivic@annapolis.gov | 443-370-5465 (day) 410-268-2710 (h) | |
| Seven | Alderman Samuel Shropshire (D) | 9 Silverwood Circle #3 Annapolis, MD 21403 aldshropshire@annapolis.gov | 410-570-7053 (day) | |
| Eight | Alderman Ross H. Arnett, III (D) | 529 Sixth Street Annapolis, MD 21403 aldarnett@annapolis.gov | 410-295-7531 (day) 410-295-9743 (h) |
And finally, if it does go to referendum, we'll need your help! Stay tuned.....please send my regards to Fred when you call him. He is a good and thoughtful public servant and while he may not appreciate that I am encouraging you to call him--well, just consider that why else would he be keeping his intended vote a secret????
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