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Greenip retiring after 15 years in office

Capital Gazette Communications
Published 04/22/09

State Sen. Janet Greenip confirmed yesterday that she plans to resign to spend more time with her family, inciting a flurry of activity among Republicans wanting to take over her seat for the one year left in her term.

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"The word's gotten around that I'm retiring it (the seat)," Greenip said, reluctantly verifying the rampant rumors that she will retire.

"I will be announcing it in about three weeks or a month," she said, but she declined to disclose her reasons for waiting a month to retire or to offer any insight into whom she wants to replace her.

Greenip, R-Crofton, has represented District...

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So long... - 2009-04-24 22:59:03

and farewell.

Maybe we will finally have a senator who will actually pay attention during committee hearings instead of playing solitaire. Yes Janet...we saw you on your laptop time and again ignoring the citizens who came to testify in front of your committee, choosing instead to play solitaire.

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Greenip Suggestions - 2009-04-22 18:37:22

There is a very opinionated post regarding her replacement at www.eyeonannapolis.net and it discourages Tony McCOnkey for what appear to be some VERY valid reasons!

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Good riddance - 2009-04-22 11:57:54

Janet Greenip is an ineffective public leader. Unresponsive to constituents, and added no value to the public discourse.

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Greenip retirement - 2009-04-22 11:56:14

I certainly hope her replacement is a friend of the Chesapeake. Sen. Greenip has voted against virtually every meaningful environmental proposal.

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