ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND

MUNICIPALITIES

ANNAPOLIS

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Transportation Department

State Capital of Maryland, County Seat of Anne Arundel County (formerly Anne Arundel Town)
Incorporated 1708 (Chapter 7, Acts of 1708)

Charter & Code

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Named in 1695 for Princess Anne (1665-1714), who became heiress apparent in December 1694 upon the death of her sister, Queen Mary II of England, Scotland, and Ireland. As Queen Anne, she ascended the throne in 1702 following the death of Mary's husband, King William III. In 1707, England and Scotland united and Anne became Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, which she ruled until her death. .

Population

1990 census: 33,195

2000 census: 35,838

2010 census: 38,394

2020 census: 40,812

Reports

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms (Nov.):
Gavin L. Buckley (D), Mayor
Eleanor M. (Elly) Tierney (D), Ward 1
Karma O’Neill (D), Ward 2
Rhonda Pindell Charles (D), Ward 3
Sheila M. Finlayson (D), Ward 4
Brooks Schandelmeier (D), Ward 5
DaJuan Gay (D), Ward 6
Robert R. Savidge (D), Ward 7
Ross H. Arnett III (D), Ward 8
Terms expire 2025.

[photo, City Hall, 160 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, Maryland]

Meetings: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. (except Aug.; in election years, no meeting in Nov.)
3rd Thursday, 3:00 p.m. (work sessions)

Council Minutes

City Hall, 160 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-7997; fax: (410) 216-9284
web: www.annapolis.gov/

City Hall, 160 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, Maryland, March 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

www.annapolis.gov/1335/Audit-Committee

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent:
Ross H. Arnett III, Chair
Rhonda Pindell Charles; Eleanor M. (Elly) Tierney.

Meetings: 3rd Monday, 8:00 a.m.

ECONOMIC MATTERS COMMITTEE
web: www.annapolis.gov/787/Economic-Matters-Committee

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent:
Brooks Schandelmeier, Chair (chosen by Committee)
DaJuan Gay; Robert R. Savidge.

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS COMMITTEE
web: www.annapolis.gov/791/Environmental-Matters-Committee

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent:
Robert R. Savidge, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Ross H. Arnett III; Sheila M. Finlayson.

Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 3:00 p.m.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
web: www.annapolis.gov/793/Finance-Committee

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent:
Eleanor M. (Elly) Tierney, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Sheila M. Finlayson; Karma O’Neill.

Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

HOUSING & HUMAN WELFARE COMMITTEE
web: www.annapolis.gov/795/Housing-Human-Welfare-Committee

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent:
DaJuan Gay, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Brooks Schandelmeier; Eleanor M. (Elly) Tierney.

Meetings: 3rd Monday, 6:30 p.m.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
web: www.annapolis.gov/786/Public-Safety-Committee

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent:
Rhonda Pindell Charles, Chair (chosen by Committee)
DaJuan Gay; Karma O’Neill.

Meetings: 1st Monday, 4:00 p.m.

RULES & CITY GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
web: www.annapolis.gov/792/Rules-City-Government-Committee

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent:
Sheila M. Finlayson, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Ross H. Arnett III; Brooks Schandelmeier.

Meetings: 1st Friday, 3:00 p.m.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
web: www.annapolis.gov/794/Transportation-Committee

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent:
Karma O’Neill, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Rhonda Pindell Charles; Robert R. Savidge.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.

MAYOR'S OFFICE
(410) 263-7997; fax: (410) 216-9284
e-mail: mayorbuckley@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/371/Mayors-Office

www.annapolis.gov/1735/Civilian-Review-Board---Advisory-Panel

CHIEF OF STAFF
Susy S. Smith, Chief of Staff (410) 263-7997; fax: (410) 263-9284
e-mail: sssmith@annapolis.gov

African-American Community Services Specialist

aoajayi@annapolis.gov

Community Relations Specialist & Senior Adviser

wfrowel@annapolis.gov

Hispanic Community Services Specialist

lgutierrez@annapolis.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Mitchelle W. Stephenson, Communications Officer (410) 263-1183; fax: (410) 263-9284
e-mail: mwstephenson@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/373/Office-of-Communications

OFFICE OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Hilary Roggio Raftovich, Officer & Ombudsman (410) 263-7997
e-mail: constituentservices@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/1354/Constituent-Services

ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent:
Michael D. Mallinoff, City Manager (410) 263-7939; fax: (410) 216-9284
e-mail: mmallinoff@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/375/City-Manager

City Hall, 160 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, Maryland, September 2008. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Deputy City Manager for Resilience & Sustainability

jsguild@annapolis.gov

www.annapolis.gov/395/Resilience-and-Sustainability

www.annapolis.gov/530/Annapolis-Conservancy-Board

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 5-year terms
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 5:30 p.m. (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
web: www.annapolis.gov/617/Environmental-Commission

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Raycine M. Hodo, Environmental Programs Coordinator (410) 260-2200, ext. 7887; e-mail: rmhodo@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/399/Sustainable-Annapolis

Lyn Farrell, Assistant City Manager 410-263-7997; fax: 410-216-9284; e-mail: lfarrow@annapolis.gov

www.annapolis.gov/566/Commission-on-Aging

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: last Thursday, 11:00 a.m.

EDUCATION COMMISSION
web: www.annapolis.gov/572/Education-Commission

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: monthly, 6:00 p.m.

HERITAGE COMMISSION
web: www.annapolis.gov/1380/Heritage-Commission

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent
Meetings: as needed

Manager

cityjobs@annapolis.gov

www.annapolis.gov/218/Human-Resources

www.annapolis.gov/675/Civil-Service-Board

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: as needed

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
web: www.annapolis.gov/1386/Human-Relations-Commission

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m.

PUBLIC SAFETY DISABILITY RETIREMENT BOARD
web: www.annapolis.gov/1391/Public-Safety-Disability-Retirement-Boar

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: as needed

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Brian R. Paquin, Manager (410) 263-7945; fax: (410) 260-2201
161 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401
e-mail: brpaquin@annapolis.gov, mit@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/241/Information-Technology

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent:
Kevin J. Simmons, Director (410) 216-9167; fax: (410) 216-9189
199 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401
e-mail: kjsimmons@annapolis.gov, oem@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/260/Office-of-Emergency-Management

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Jodee D. Dickinson, Director (410) 263-7952
e-mail:

jddickinson@annapolis.gov

www.annapolis.gov/152/Finance

www.annapolis.gov/590/Financial-Advisory-Commission

City Hall, 160 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, Maryland, March 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 4-year terms

Meetings:

POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT PLAN COMMISSION
web: www.annapolis.gov/1389/Police-and-Fire-Retirement-Plan-Commissi

Appointed to 3-year terms
Meetings: bimonthly, 8:30 a.m.

RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
web: www.annapolis.gov/1400/Risk-Management-Committee

Meetings: as needed

CENTRAL PURCHASING OFFICE
Brian D. Snyder, Procurement Officer (410) 263-7944
e-mail: bids@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/150/Central-Purchasing-Office

FIRE DEPARTMENT
Douglas M. Remaley, Chief (410) 263-7975
1790 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401
e-mail: afdinfo@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/190/Fire

Caroll H. Spriggs II, Deputy Chief (410) 263-7975
e-mail: afdinfo@annapolis.gov

www.annapolis.gov/332/Operations

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES & SAFETY
Robert Christian, Battalion Chief (410) 263-7975
e-mail: afd_safety-BC@annapolis.gov

ems35@annapolis.gov

www.annapolis.gov/355/Emergency-Medical-Services

RECRUITING DIVISION
Lt. Raymond M. McRae, Jr. (443) 924-4494; e-mail: afdrecruiting@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/302/Recruiting

TRAINING DIVISION
Capt. Wayne Fretterd (410) 263-1015; e-mail: afdtraining@annapolis.gov
620 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401
web: www.annapolis.gov/335/Training-Division

SPECIAL OPERATIONS
Philip Morris, Battalion Chief (410) 263-7975
e-mail: afd_BCSpecOps@annapolis.gov

fmo@annapolis.gov

www.annapolis.gov/329/Fire-Marshal

www.annapolis.gov/366/Fire-Explosive-Services-Unit

PUBLIC EDUCATION DIVISION
(410) 260-2202; e-mail: afdpubed@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/313/Public-Education-Division

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
(410) 260-3415; e-mail: afd-pio@annapolis.gov

SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
web: www.annapolis.gov/259/Special-Operations

OFFICE OF LAW
Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent:
D. Michael Lyles, Esq., City Attorney & Director of Office of Law (410) 263-7954, ext. 6; fax: (410) 263-3916
e-mail: dmlyles@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/378/Office-of-Law

www.annapolis.gov/582/Ethics-Commission

OFFICE OF CITY CLERK
Appointed by Mayor:
Regina C. Watkins-Eldridge, City Clerk (410) 263-7942, ext. 2
e-mail: cityclerk@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/408/Office-of-the-City-Clerk

Deputy City Clerk & Board Liaison

depcityclerk@annapolis.gov

www.annapolis.gov/521/Alcoholic-Beverage-Control-Board

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS
web: www.annapolis.gov/650/Board-of-Supervisors-of-Elections

Appointed by City Council to 4-year terms
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

Teekia Green, City Council Associate (410) 263-7942; e-mail: tlgreen@annapolis.gov

PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
Christopher N. Jakubiak, Director (410) 260-2200, ext. 7792; fax: (410) 263-9158
145 Gorman St., 3rd floor, Annapolis, MD 21401
e-mail: cnjakubiak@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/398/Planning-Zoning

Chief

tcw@annapolis.gov

www.annapolis.gov/916/Community-Development-Division

www.annapolis.gov/1385/Affordable-Housing-Community-Equity-Deve

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

HOMELESSNESS & HOMELESS PREVENTION
web: www.annapolis.gov/919/Homelessness-Homeless-Prevention

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING DIVISION
Eric Leshinsky, Chief (410) 260-2200; fax: (410) 263-9158
e-mail: ejleshinsky@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/939/Comprehensive-Planning

Comprehensive Planner

ekborchers@annapolis.gov

CURRENT PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
E. Thomas Smith, Chief (410) 260-2200, ext. 7797; fax: (410) 263-9158
e-mail: ets@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/928/Current-Planning-Development-Review

www.annapolis.gov/1388/Planning-Commission

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 5-year terms
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

PORT WARDENS
web: www.annapolis.gov/1390/Port-Wardens

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

BOARD OF [ZONING] APPEALS
web: www.annapolis.gov/640/Board-of-Appeals

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Cynthia Gudenius, Planner, Land Use & Development (410) 260-2200, ext. 7886; e-mail: cjgudenius@annapolis.gov
Jacquelyn Rouse, Planning Administrator (410) 260-2200, ext. 7794; e-mail: jrouse@annapolis.gov
Kevin C. Scott, Senior Land Use & Development Planner (410) 260-2200, ext. 7795; e-mail: kcscott@annapolis.gov

URBAN FORESTRY
Brian A. Adams, Urban Forester (410) 260-2200, ext. 7718; fax: (410) 263-9158; e-mail: baadams@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/1292/Urban-Forestry

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Stephen M. Rice, Manager (410) 260-2200, ext. 7770; fax: (410) 263-9158
e-mail: smrice@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/598/Economic-Development

www.annapolis.gov/1652/Small-Business-Recovery-Task-Force

Appointed by City Council:
Richard L. Franyo, Co-Chair
Stephen M. Rice, Co-Chair

Final Report, July 1, 2020

MARITIME ADVISORY BOARD
web: www.annapolis.gov/1387/Maritime-Advisory-Board

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 4-year terms
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Hope Stewart, Small & Minority Business Enterprise Liaison (410) 260-2200, ext. 7787; fax: (410) 263-9158
e-mail: hstewart@annapolis.gov

HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION
John J. Tower, Chief (410) 260-2200, ext. 7790
e-mail: jjtower@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/876/Historic-Preservation-Division

www.annapolis.gov/1381/Historic-Preservation-Commission

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. (except Aug., Nov., Dec.) (public hearing)
4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m. (except Aug., Nov., Dec.) (administrative meeting)

LICENSES & PERMITS DIVISION
John C. Menassa, Chief of Code Enforcement (410) 260-2200, ext. 7808; fax: (410) 263-9158
e-mail: jmenassa@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/923/Licenses-Permits

www.annapolis.gov/664/Building-Board-of-Appeals

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 5-year terms
Meetings: as needed

LeKita Windley, Permit Administrator (410) 260-2200 ext 7746
e-mail: lnwindley@annapolis.gov

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Edward C. Jackson, Chief (410) 268-9000; fax: (410) 268-9472
199 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401
e-mail: ecjackson@annapolis.gov, police@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/413/Police

Patrol Supervisor

amiguez@annapolis.gov

www.annapolis.gov/1344/Chiefs-Advisory-Team

SAFE STATIONS PROGRAM

RECRUITING
John Murphy 410-268-9000
e-mail: jhmurphy@annapolis.gov, policerecruiting@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/484/Career-Opportunities

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Lt. Dave A. Miguez (410) 268-9000
e-mail: damiguez@annapolis.gov

Accreditation Manager

mdennis@annapolis.gov

www.annapolis.gov/423/Accreditation-Process

RECORDS
Kathleen J. Buchanan, Records Supervisor (410) 268-9000
e-mail: kjbuchanan@annapolis.gov

COMMUNITY SERVICES
Lt. Kevin C. Krauss (410) 268-9000
e-mail: kckrauss@annapolis.gov

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
Lt. Michael D. McDonald (410) 268-9000
e-mail: mdmcdonald@annapolis.gov

OPERATIONS DIVISION
Capt. Mark Seidel, Commander (410) 268-9000
e-mail: mseidel@annapolis.gov

SPEED & RED LIGHT CAMERAS

SPECIAL OPERATIONS
Acting Lt. Christian R. Tucker (410) 268-9000
e-mail: crtucker@annapolis.gov

PATROL DIVISION
Capt. Justin Klinedinst, Commander (410) 268-9000
e-mail: jklinedinst@annapolis.gov

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS DIVISION

bdella@annapolis.gov

www.annapolis.gov/901/Complaint-or-Compliment

[photo, Street light, Church Circle, Annapolis, Maryland]

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
David A. Jarrell, Director (410) 263-7949, (410) 224-2140 (emergency, 24-hour); fax: (410) 263-3322
145 Gorman St., Annapolis, MD 21401
e-mail:

dajarrell@annapolis.gov

pubworks@annapolis.gov

www.annapolis.gov/618/Public-Works

Chief Engineer

Street light, Church Circle, Annapolis, Maryland, July 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Manager

REFUSE, RECYCLING, & YARD TRIM
Vernon Brooks, Supervisor, Solid Waste Refuse (410) 263-7949

STREETS, TRAFFIC CONTROL & GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
Robert Couchenour, Superintendent (410) 263-7967
935 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD 21401

UTILITIES, WATER & SEWER
J. Michael Bunker, Superintendent (410) 263-7970
209 Chinquapin Round Road, Suite 300, Annapolis, MD 21401

WATER PLANT
James Bovis, Superintendent (443) 336-5818

RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT
Archie J. Trader III, Director (410) 263-7958; fax: (410) 626-9731
Pip Moyer Recreation Center, 273 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis, MD 21403
e-mail: atrader@annapolis.gov, recpark@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/189/Recreation-Parks

www.annapolis.gov/678/Art-in-Public-Places-Commission

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: last Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
web: www.annapolis.gov/1393/Recreation-Advisory-Board

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

[photo, Sailboats, Back Creek, Annapolis, Maryland]

Appointed by Director of Recreation & Parks with City Manager consent:

Harbormaster

brbellis@annapolis.gov

harbormaster@annapolis.gov

www.annapolis.gov/165/Harbormaster

RECREATION DIVISION
Kathryn A. (Katy) Owings, Chief (410) 263-7958; fax: (410) 626-9731
e-mail: kaowings@annapolis.gov

Sailboats, Back Creek, Annapolis, Maryland, October 2008. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Chief

rodillard@annapolis.gov

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Markus G. Moore, Director (410) 263-7964; fax: (410) 263-4508
308 Chinquapin Round Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
e-mail: mgmoore@annapolis.gov
e-mail: transit@annapolis.gov
web: www.annapolis.gov/159/Transportation

www.annapolis.gov/1401/Transportation-Board

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m.

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