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)(Parks Rec)
Overhaul of the Art in Public Places program
Governs how the art fund, including dedicated hotel tax revenue, is spent.
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.
Truxton Park master plan priority
Annapolis Arts District
Parks maintenance staffing
Converting the two positions to full-time would cost $34,000.
Paddlecraft Rack Pilot Extended
The resolution lowers the paddlecraft rack fee, slightly reducing city revenue from the program.
Carr's Beach Concept Review
Chesapeake Children's Museum Project Delay
Adaptive Tennis Grant for Recreation and Parks
No city cost — a $3,000 grant offsetting existing recreation expenses.
Stanton Center Recreation Center operations and hours
Stanton Center's budget drops from a projected $780,000 to $605,000 — more than 20% — while the committee wants increased use.
Lifeguard staffing and pool operations
Alderman Thorp asked for a cost estimate to open Harbor House pool seven days a week; no figure was provided yet.
Recreation and Parks FY 2027 budget
Rec & Parks costs city taxpayers about $4.3 million net, roughly 2.15% of the city's total budget.
Non-resident fees for parks and boat ramps
Could raise new revenue; amount unquantified.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Thorp was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.