Ward 8 Alderman· 2025-12-01 to 2029-12-01 month-level start: December 2025 per swearing-in Dec 1 2025 (campaign release jaredforannapolis.com; city directory annapolis.gov/m/directory lists incumbent); month-level end: December 2029 per 4-year term (MD Manual 2025); charter Art. II unread; earlier continuous service not researched
Frank Thorp
City of Annapolis
About
Frank Thorp's campaign focuses heavily on improving local government efficiency by speeding up city permit processes and implementing smarter fiscal management through a better city budget. His platform emphasizes practical, business-friendly reforms for the residents of Annapolis Ward 8.
Campaign promises (2)
- developmentFrank Thorp campaigned on streamlining and accelerating the city permit process.
- taxesFrank Thorp pledged to advocate for a smarter, more efficient city budget.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 4:10
- Avg per meeting
- 0:23
- Segments
- 81
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Top issues during term (20)
Denied posthumous citation for activist Phil Ateto
FY 2027 Position Classifications and Pay Plan
$759,000 of capital reserve used to backfill; $221,100 more from PW contingency accounts — no new taxes.
O-17-26: Right to park in front of residential driveways
Fewer $200+ driveway-parking tickets for residents, plus a new fine-waiver process through the transportation director.
Rooming houses in private homes (O-11-26)
Saves the city money since no new licensing or inspection regime is created, and gives residents a low-cost housing option.
Short-term rental enforcement and fines
Fines could reach $5,000 per violation, versus a current $1,000 first-offense fine.
Electric-Hybrid Ferry Proposal
Unknown until RFP responses return; early operating deficits are possible and could be offset by charters, events, or the mobility fund.
Collective bargaining agreements for FY2027–2028
Covers the cost of negotiated union raises using existing reserve and pay-go sources — no new money raised.
Expanding the Board of Supervisors of Elections
No direct fiscal impact flagged, though a larger board means more people administering city elections.
Annapolis Main Street Program management transition
City budget already includes funding to record and stream task force meetings; the program drives seasonal placemaking spending downtown.
FY 2027 City Budget, Appropriations, and Property Tax Levy
Capital spending for FY27 will be set by this process — the totals weren't detailed at the meeting.
Tenant Eviction Notice Requirements
Fines are revenue-positive, though enforcement staffing time was questioned.
Fines for tenant eviction process violations
Fines for violations would be set in the FY2027 schedule accompanying the ordinance.
Overhaul of the Art in Public Places program
Governs how the art fund, including dedicated hotel tax revenue, is spent.
Fines for mobile food service vendors in the Historic District
Proposed fine of $1,000 per violation for vendors operating outside permitted special events.
Resilience Authority membership and director appointment changes
The authority has brought more than $80 million in outside funding to city and county resilience projects.
Fee Waivers for City-Supported Special Events (R-8-26)
This waiver alone is about $7,000 — roughly 15 cents per resident — and total annual waivers may exceed $100,000.
Economic Development Update
No direct city expenditure; potential future local hiring could expand the tax base.
Zoning Unlocked Phase 2
No direct cost tonight, but rezoning could reshape downtown property values, development pressure, and city revenue.
O-12-26: Remove Forbes Street and Monterey Avenue from Parking District No. 5
Parking reform work group — Phase 1 recommendations
Parking revenue and enforcement practices are under review; expanded employee discounts could reduce garage revenue.
Decisions during term (367)
Recorded while Thorp was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent calendar (SA-6-27, AP-39-26, AP-40-26, AP-41-26)
SA-5-27 FEMA Grant for the Annapolis Fire Department
SA-7-27 Port Security Grant for Harbor Security
SA-8-27 Use of Surplus Funds for Capital Projects
FT-3-27 Fund Transfer for Cost-of-Living Increases
O-24-26 Clearing Sidewalks of Snow, Sleet, and Ice (first reader)
O-31-26 Snow Emergency Phases and Procedures (first reader)
R-30-26 and R-44-26 Snow-Clearing Fees and Fines (first readers)
R-46-26 FY27 Pay Plan Revision for Cost-of-Living Adjustment (first reader)
CA-2-26 Expanding the Board of Supervisors of Elections (adopted)
CA-3-26 Expanding the Preamble of the City Charter (adopted)
O-11-26 Allowing Long-Term Room Rentals in Private Homes (adopted)
O-12-26 Removing Streets from Special Residential Parking District No. 5 (adopted)
O-17-26 Right to Park in Front of Residential Private Driveways (adopted as amended)
O-21-26 Resilience Authority Membership and Director Appointment Changes (adopted as amended)
O-25-26 Mobile Food Service Vendors — Historic District Special Events (adopted)
R-17-26 Fees Related to O-11-26 (withdrawn)
R-32-26 Fines Related to O-25-26 (adopted)
R-34-26 Annapolis Main Street Advisory Task Force (adopted as amended)
R-39-26 Fee Waiver — Budweiser Clydesdales Meet and Greet (adopted)
Voting record (59)
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