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Today, a fiery crabbing accident sends two to the hospital, a record-breaking garden party, a bipartisan budget win, a big announcement from Pete Smith, and football plans you’ll want on your calendar—we’ve got the latest stories out of Anne Arundel County. Catch all that and more in today’s Daily News Brief!

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Ann Covington from CovingtonAlsina is here with the Monday Money Report!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X)

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Did you know that a bi-partisan commission has recommended non-partisan elections for the City of Annapolis for nearly 30 years? Did you realize that the increased assessments on property in Annapolis are causing your taxes to increase; yet allowing the City to claim they have not raised your taxes? Do you think that 7000 voters in the City of Annapolis should be allowed to participate in primary elections? Would you like to get a break on your tax bill? It's possible with two petitions that Annapolitans for a Better Community are circulating to allow the voters to answer those questions in the form of a ballot referendum in November.

We sit down with Bill Kardash, one of the founders to discuss it and open our eyes. We dive deep, but a key takeaway is that the petitions are NOT a vote for or against--they are merely asking "permission" to allow the voters to decide in November.

When looking at the non-partisan primary petition, in rough numbers there are 28,000 registered voters in the City with 14,000 registered Democrats, 7,000 registered Republicans, and 7,000 voters registered as unaffiliated or independent. In this election year, those 7,000 likely will have no say in who is elected Mayor of Annapolis (there are only two Democratic candidates and no Republicans, and currently unaffiliated voters are locked out of the primary).

The tax petition is a bit more complex, but there are three taxes paid on a property--State, County, and City. While the County has voted to cap the increases at a maximum of a 2% increase, the City has not and has been collecting 10% increases as the assessments go up. The tax rate is not increased, which is a political talking point despite the revenue going up. The best example is a product for $100 is sold and the tax rate is 10%-- you will pay $10 in taxes on that product. Now the same product is in demand and the price increases to $125, you will now pay $12.50 in taxes. The tax rate did not increase, the value of the product did. In plain numbers, if your home was worth $600,000 in 2024 and the triennial assessment (phased in over 3 years) brought the value of your home to $744,000, your County tax would increase from $4,516.56 to $4,699.03 (due to the cap). However, on top of the County taxes, you pay a City tax as well, and using the same assumptions, your taxes would increase from $4,781.89 to $5,490.72.

Both issues have nuances, but both issues deserve to be heard.

Have a listen!

LINKS:

• Annapolitans for a Better Community (ABC) - Website
• Petition for a Homestead Property Tax Credit/Cap
• Petition for a Charter change to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections

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A security slip-up at the Arundel Center, an airline exits BWI, a PR event with a powerful legacy, and a full weekend of art, music, rodeos, and Father’s Day fun in Annapolis. We’ve got the details, the questions, and even a few beers for Dad—on today’s Daily News Brief.

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And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with some animals from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Check out this week's Canines & Crosstreks!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.  

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Alderman DaJuan Gay’s legal troubles stack up, Eastport gears up for a rockin’ good time, ICE becomes a political football in the wake of a high-profile murder, and the Chesapeake Bay’s report card shows signs of strain. Get the full stories and more on today’s Daily News Brief.

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Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is here with your Maker Minutes!

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A local lawmaker arrested again, a body found near the Bay Bridge, a judge draws criticism from us in a high-profile child abuse case, and an Annapolis institution hits the big five-oh with oysters and old-school drinks. Catch all the details on today’s Daily News Brief.

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Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area!

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The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

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A controversial County Council vote on campaign financing, Sheetz is here wih free coffee and free Sheetz for a year, a community chorus that welcomes everyone from teens to centenarians joins the Naptown Philharmonic, and a star-studded arts season at Maryland Hall—you won’t want to miss what’s happening around Anne Arundel. Tune in for the full scoop on today’s DNB.

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The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

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Today, we're talking about Anne Arundel's new high-tech campaign against hate, a front-porch music festival you didn’t know you needed, the leadership grads changing the game in our county, and—spoiler alert—your sweat glands are about to go into overdrive this summer. Catch all that and more in today’s Daily News Brief!

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Ann Covington from CovingtonAlsina is here with the Monday Money Report!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X)

NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

If you found a dollar on the ground in the parking lot and wanted to do something good with it, I have a suggestion for you. Give the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County a call. Today, we chat with John Rodenhausen, the Director of Gift Planning, to talk about philanthropy. It is not just for the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and DuPonts. It is for the Smiths and Joneses, too! And you don't need a lot of money to make a huge difference in our community. We discuss what a community foundation actually is, why someone wants to work with them, why non-profits want to work with them, and how to get started.

More importantly, we discuss the needs right here in Anne Arundel County and how great it is. In fact, there is a new tri-annual study coming out this summer--put it on your summer reading list.

If you have ever asked yourself how you can make a difference in your community, here's your episode! Have a listen!

LINKS:

• Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (Website)
• Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (Facebook)
• Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (Instagram)
• Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (LinkedIn)

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A major arrest in an Annapolis homicide, a courtroom shakeup in a murder case, Jett Beres, the basist with Sister Hazel hops on the phone in advance of Bands in the Sand, and we’ve got the full scoop on what’s happening around town—from paper shredding to plein air painting to pit bulls on parade. You don’t want to miss this one. We break it all down in today's DNB—give it a listen!

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And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with some animals from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Check out this week's Canines & Crosstreks!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Not many bands make it 30+ years. Fewer still with the same five members. But here we are with Jett Beres, the bassist with Sister Hazel, who will be headlining Bands in the Sand on June 14th.

Jett hopped on the phone with us this afternoon to talk about the upcoming show, and we covered a lot of ground, notably the band's penchant for playing for a good cause like the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. In fact, their name comes from Sister Hazel, a nun who gave her blessing, provided they do good!

But how does a band stay together 30+ years with the same five members? How have they been able to release an album every two years? What are their Hazelnuts looking for when they come to a show? What should we look for on June 14th?

Find out all that and more, and eavesdrop on our conversation. Listen to the dumbest question I have ever asked. And if you are going to be at Bands in the Sand--Jett offers a warning about trying to jump up on the stage!

Have a listen!

LINKS:

• Sister Hazel (Website)
• Sister Hazel (Facebook)
• Sister Hazel (YouTube)
• Sister Hazel (Instagram)
• Sister Hazel (X)
• Sister Hazel Spotify)
• Bands in the Sand (Website)