Mayor Town Hall - Ward 5 - March 3, 2026

The City of Annapolis held a Mayor's Town Hall for Ward 5 on March 3, 2026, featuring introductions from the mayor, alderman, and various city department directors. Key topics included the mayor's first 100 days, budget preparations, and major city projects such as the City Dock engineering project and ongoing lawsuits. Directors from departments including Public Works, IT, Recreation and Parks, Resilience and Sustainability, Police, Transportation and Parking, and Fire Services provided overviews of their roles and initiatives. Significant discussions focused on infrastructure challenges like road maintenance, traffic congestion near schools, snow removal operations, and public safety. The meeting also addressed procurement and contracting aspects related to parking services and sustainability projects, including electric vehicle infrastructure and green roofs. Residents raised concerns about traffic management, road ownership, lighting, and communication with city officials. The city emphasized the importance of resident reporting for maintenance issues and highlighted ongoing efforts to improve service delivery and community engagement. The town hall concluded with an invitation for one-on-one discussions with city directors to address additional questions.