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 (16)(Zoning)
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.
Fines for mobile food service vendors in the Historic District
Proposed fine of $1,000 per violation for vendors operating outside permitted special events.
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
Short-Term Rental Moratorium
Higher licensing fees could fund more enforcement staff, but the city hasn't yet costed out running the new lottery system.
Cottage Food Businesses as Home Occupations
No direct city cost; it removes a regulatory barrier for home food sellers.
Outdoor Dining Regulations Update (O-29-26)
Removes a permit cost for businesses; fine schedule R-32-26 pairs with the vendor bill.
Special Residential Parking District Number 5 changes
Charter preamble expansion (CA-3-26)
No fiscal impact — it's a statement of values, not spending.
Special exception process review
Uncertainty and drawn-out hearings raise costs for small businesses seeking special exceptions.
Publication of the City Charter and Code
Could modestly reduce publication costs by allowing electronic distribution.
Rooming House Fees (R-17-26)
New license fees would add revenue and costs are still being nailed down in the fiscal impact note.
Stadium accessory structures
Houseboats and house barges on city waters
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Thorp was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Zoning)
No votes found matching Zoning.