I ask the community for fresh ideas and practical solutions every chance I get. And just about everything we’ve accomplished during the first year of our administration has been backed by large numbers of engaged county residents. more

In September of this year, the county executive introduced Bill 68-19 to the council. This bill quickly became known as the “forest conservation bill.” It was the largest bill that this council has considered. more

Shopping local keeps your money circulating within our local towns and communities. These stores also employ thousands of Marylanders and represent the lifeblood of Maryland’s small business community. more

It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since I was sworn in as your sheriff, but I can assure you that the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office is moving forward to become more modern and efficient than ever before. more

The holiday season reminds us of the power of giving to others and the impact our service can have to make our community a better place to live. more

 The high school landscape today does not resemble what it did when I was going through in the early/mid ‘90s in Southern California. more

We’re closing in on the end of year one, and we’ve made good progress. more

Much rhetoric has been bandied about recently about presidential impeachment. more

I am not often motivated to respond to an article, but the one about the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company being turned down to improve their ability to serve the community really stuck in my craw! more

As we prepare for the upcoming legislative session, I thought it appropriate to return to my wheelhouse and take a deep dive into the essential nature of arts in education. more

Ten months into my term as sheriff, I am very happy with progress made in the sheriff’s office, and we continue to move the agency forward toward even greater success. more

Right here in Severna Park, we can do our part to restore clean water just by eating oysters. more

The year 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Victim-Witness Services division in the Office of the State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County. more

Anne Arundel County Public Schools officials currently are analyzing feedback from a recent survey to help them best determine the 2020/2021 school year calendar. As they analyze the results and … more

In 10 short months, we have seen council members introduce legislation regarding medical marijuana zoning, illegal immigrant screening, budget, taxes, workforce housing and fair housing. more

Building relationships, trust and safe places for students to freely express themselves is the most important part of every new school year. more

 Earleigh Heights Volunteer Firefighters provide a great service to Anne Arundel County. As a county resident, I would think the county would want to work with the volunteers, but instead it seems to make it as difficult as possible. more

On October 7, the Anne Arundel County Council will open the public hearing for Bill 68-19. more

“The Current War” had a star-studded cast and a fascinating storyline, yet this electrifying tale is reduced to something rather yawn-inducing, with slow pacing. more

With Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman as the county health officer and Kai Boggess-deBruin, Ph.D., as the new deputy chief administrative officer for health and human services, we are signaling a fundamental shift in how we approach wellness. more