Annapolis Capital Punishment

I attended The Republican Breakfast to listen to mayoral candidate Frank Flyntz. I even had to spend the $8! I think it is safe these flyntz did not light a fire under the group that came to listen. Besides that, after weeks and repeated attempts to get him to respond and then actually agree to attend Sip N' Blog, which would have made him the last of all nine mayoral candidates, he backed out, saying it would not be to his benefit. Every other candidate would disagree I am sure. One of the more telling incidents yesterday was when I asked him why his brochure failed to provide his treasurer's name and he matter-of-factly said, "I forgot. Next question." One of the more active party members sitting with me said how he reminded Flyntz of the need to do that months ago. See what I wrote about this candidate before at hes-in-like-flyntz .

Alone among all the mayoral candidates not currently siting on city council, Trudy McFall has maintained a consistent and visible presence at city council hearings and especially with the budget process, which of course just passed. McFall provides comments on the budget in a news release at www.trudymcfall.com

Reminders about events today:

Today's Sip N' Blog will feature Ward Seven Candidate Ian Pfeiffer. We will meet at The Market House....standing room only...get your reservation..just kidding. Vaccaro's Bakery, the only remaining food vendor there, will be open and serving. See you there 8-9 am....come on foot or by bike...or bus. You may wish to bring a chair. Come prepared to sign the city manager petition.

Ward Six hopeful Greg Stiverson's fund-raiser at the Eastport Fire Station from 5 to 7 pm. Tickets for $50 each or $75 per couple. Visit wwww.stiversonforward6.com.

Reception in honor of DELEGATE RON GEORGE, 6:00- 9:00p.m, with special guest Governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.: George Reception

Mayoral Candidate Sam Shropshire will have a Ward 8 community fund-raiser from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m at Squisito’s Pizza 1007A Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 Come meet Sam and join in this discussion about your community. There will be free pizza for all! (Drinks are at your expense.) This is designed to be a fund raiser for the candidate and to give everyone a chance to talk to Sam, share ideas and ask questions. (We assume this has not been canceled)

And coming up:

Mayoral candidate Wayne Taylor will be having a fund-raiser aboard The Cabaret II on Sunday May 31, 2009. Boarding begins at 12:30, boat leaves at 12:50 pm and returns at 4 pm from Annapolis City Dock. Light refreshments & cash bar. For reservations call 410.505.5886.

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