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Opinion
Published
10/26/09
Change is coming to the Annapolis City Council. There are three open seats: Dave Cordle, R-Ward 5, is running for mayor; Julie Stankivic, R-Ward 6, didn't seek re-election; and Sam Shropshire, D-Ward 7, ran for mayor and lost in the primary. Find Us On Facebook
City Council members attend to constituent complaints and are the voice of the ward in government. Because there has been general disappointment with city government, it is critical for voters to select aldermen who have a chance to bring change. Uncontested elections will return incumbents to the council in three wards: Dick Israel in Ward 1, Fred Paone in Ward 2 and Sheila Finlayson...
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Something doesn't add up - 2009-10-26 15:44:02
"Republican Rock Toews has campaigned on a platform of fiscal restraint and strikes us as very capable. But with a group of new aldermen joining the council, it is important to keep veterans of proven ability."
Incumbents Israel, Paone and Finlayson are running unopposed, but the Capital endorsed Arnett because they think the Council needs "veterans of proven ability". Interesting.
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