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Alderman Sam Shropshire has started a support group to assist unemployed Annapolitans. “Job losses are increasing in Anne Arundel County and Annapolis at an alarming rate due to the national financial crisis. We are organizing to help individuals and families in need," said Shropshire.

The group will begin meeting in City Council Chambers, Wednesday, April 8th, at 6:00 PM.. The group will meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month as a source of encouragement for men, women and families facing job losses.

Shropshire sent this out as a news release as an alderman and said not a word about him being a mayoral candidate or his campaign. I believe he is sincere in his desire to assist the growing numbers of unemployed in our city but he is likely to get grief about this for "politicking" and for using City Council Chambers. Shropshire has always taken a strong interest in the needs and concerns of everyday people, so this move is not surprising, yet he should expect some criticism.

I don't really care what his other motives may or may not be as long as he addresses this serious issue. The only question is how does he see city government as being able to help? Shropshire has often taken on issues beyond the realm of city council, but what is more pressing locally than unemployment? I can think of one way the city can hep--get the Market House open--and soon! I'm afraid that may be beyond his ability now as alderman and maybe even beyond the ability of the next mayor, whether it's Shropshire or not.


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