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 (13)(Business Jobs)
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.
Economic Development Update
No direct city expenditure; potential future local hiring could expand the tax base.
Food trucks at Historic District special events
New vendor activity and event foot traffic downtown, with permits issued by staff instead of the council.
Child care provider access and expansion barriers
$40,000 was accepted in the FY 2027 budget for a child care director and teacher at a new site.
Itinerant merchant sales for Naptown Flea market
Unknown; related fees and fiscal impact were attached but not available.
Downtown Business Rules
City Branding and Logo Concepts
Phase one is largely no-cost or within existing budgets; later phases (FY28–FY29) will require new budget allocations for vehicles, signage, and facilities.
Street Cafe Fees (R-16-26)
Changes what downtown restaurants pay for outdoor dining permits.
Sidewalk signs and downtown food vendors
Removes a permit cost for businesses; fine schedule R-32-26 pairs with the vendor bill.
Fall 2026 Boat Show Nonprofit Vendors
Maritime Apprenticeship Program
A $50,000 city grant funded the program's first year, and a matching amount is being pushed for the next budget.
Blackwood — new maritime district business
Itinerant Merchant Sales in the Historic District for 2026 Special Events
No dollar figure was stated, but vendor activity can affect downtown sales and event revenue.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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