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Comment on Annapolis Mayoral Debate Lively But Long by Bill Kardash

Bill Kardash — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:14:11 +0000

Very good re-cap of the Mayoral Forum at MD Hall.

Two clarifications: (1) if the Council-Manager charter amendment is passed, as proposed, it does NOT require the “approval of the Mayor” to hire/fire the City Manager. It DOES require a simple majority (5-4) of ANY members of the City Council. The Mayor (or any four Council members) can “recommend” a review of the City Manager’s performance, but it still takes a simple majority to make the pass or reject the measure;
(2) unlike Cohen’s desire to “hire a professional” to serve as City Administator, Cordle and Fox support a much more stringent requirement for a City Manager: that individual MUST have an advanced degree in public or business administration or a related field AND a minimum of 8 years of experience in city management. This will ensure that a highly experienced and trained professional will be recruited and hired, rather than leave open the opportunity to appoint an individual who may be more “politically-connected” than professionally-qualified.

Comment on Annapolis Mayoral Debate Lively But Long by Miss The Mayoral Forum Last Night? | Eye On Annapolis

Miss The Mayoral Forum Last Night? | Eye On Annapolis — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:11:14 +0000

[...] Miss The Mayoral Forum Last Night? Eye Spy posted this in Uncategorized on October 23, 2009, at 12:11 pm If you missed the Mayoral Forum last night at Maryland Hall, here is an outstanding summary. [...]

Comment on And the Winner is…. by Charles Green

Charles Green — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:46:31 +0000

I just came from Zina Pierre’s press conference, where she announced that she was leaving the race, due to the stress of the campaign on her business and family, especially the media attention on her ailing parents. It’s a shame that she feels it necessary to drop out of the race, given the historic nature of her win, but I understand her decision. Even in small-town Annapolis, it seems, politics is not for the faint-hearted.

Comment on What’s Your Antique Worth? by Nadja Maril

Nadja Maril — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:31:53 +0000

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and verifying my initial assessment of age and approximate value. I’ll try to pass on the information to the original reader who sent me the photo!
NM

Comment on What’s Your Antique Worth? by Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:45:05 +0000

This tumbler that you have showing is made by Dugan Glass Co. ca. 1907 it is called Flourish or Cornflower valued at 45.00 to 55.00.

Comment on Get Ready to Vote Annapolis! by patrick

patrick — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:58:47 +0000

i can’t help thinking it’s awesome that there has been such long lines all over… people taking a greater interest in public issues is always a good thing

Comment on Annapolis and Politics by Ann

Ann — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:44:26 +0000

I have deliberately opened a conversation with a more vague “What do you think of this election” rather than, “Can you believe…” That way I can gauge the intensity of my response. I have found myself quickly embroiled if I am not guarded.

Comment on My Surprise Composting Crop by NM

NM — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:54:00 +0000

It’s all fun stuff.

Comment on My Surprise Composting Crop by Susie

Susie — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:56:56 +0000

I love composting. You realize that seeds from discarded vegetables are probably how the concept of planting crops began!

Comment on Annapolis or Marco Island? Which is Hotter? by Nadja Maril

Nadja Maril — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:48:45 +0000

Yes, there are many beautiful trees on the property and I did take a photo of the one you are referring to. I’ll have to post that up when I get the chance.