Double Standard Regarding Shropshire?

Written by Jesse Barron from on December 15th, 2009 | 33 Comments

The Observer at Eye on Annapolis chimed in on December 4th asking if readers thought justice was served in the Shropshire midshipman case.  I was the only person to weigh in and did so with the opinion of thinking it was a witch hunt.
I stand by my comments and now just eleven days later have found [...]

Annapolis Alderman & Mayoral Candidate Charged with Sex Offense & Assault

Written by Jesse Barron from on May 20th, 2009 | 12 Comments

Samuel Shropshire, alderman for Annapolis’ ward 7 and a mayoral candidate, was charged last night with grabbing the crotch of a 21-year-old man in his car.
He has been charged with misdemeanor assault and a fourth-degree sex offense.
He has been released on his own recognizance and will be holding a press conference at city council chambers.
The [...]

Annapolis News

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 19th, 2009 | 81 Comments

Mayor Moyer, with full support of the city council, has introduced a resolution that would allow for eminent domain to reclaim Annapolis Market House for the benefit of the city (and citizens).
Other legislation introduced includes:

Making the spraying of grafitti a misdemeanor.
Grant temporary parking permits to medical caregivers providing services to residents located in restricted parking [...]

Failed Contracts Resolution?

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 14th, 2009 | 38 Comments

The city is getting $5 million from J.G. Garcete Construction Co. of Bladensburg, who did a shoddy job renovating the Annapolis Police Department building on Taylor Avenue.  The city is also going to pursue two subcontractors.
Also, the city claims they are closer to resolving the Market House issue.  The city hopes to reclaim Market House [...]

Annapolis Closings on 3/2/09

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 2nd, 2009 | 20 Comments

I’m a little late to the party on posting closings.  I’m having my own lazy snow day.  I set the alarm and slept through it.  That never happens anymore and it was a nice change of pace.
I did have a few days of insomnia last week — it was horrible — perhaps I am recovering [...]

Annapolis City Council Meeting Recap

Written by Jesse Barron from on February 24th, 2009 | 9 Comments

Last night the Annapolis City Council granted Light House homeless shelter with more than $100,000 in breaks so that they can construct a new $4 million building.  The city council voted to waive $123,550 in permit and connection fees.  Although some were hoping they would, the city council did not waive the Capital Facility Assessment [...]

Cordle Announces Candidacy for Annapolis Mayor

Written by Jesse Barron from on February 16th, 2009 | 11 Comments

Dave Cordle – Courtesy of The Capital
Ward 5 Alderman Dave Cordle has entered the race for Annapolis Mayor.  He is the first Republican to do so.
“This time has been long in coming. It’s going to be a long road. It’s going to be a fun road too,” Cordle told the nearly two-dozen friends and family [...]

Same Organizer to Continue Annapolis Boat Show

Written by Jesse Barron from on January 26th, 2009 | 2 Comments

Although the Annapolis city council was provided with a better lease offer than the one they’ve had, United States Yacht Shows, Inc. (USYS) will continue to organize the Annapolis Boat Show through 2014.
The city council reviewed a better offer from City Dock Productions LLC (CDP).  Even though CDP’s offer was potentially worth hundreds of thousands [...]