That’s why our work in Anne Arundel is so hard for others to replicate, and that’s why it’s hard to manage. But it’s worth the effort. We will figure it out.
To read the full Weekly Letter, visit aacounty.org/county-executive/steuart-pittman/pittmans-pen/weekly-letter.
Policing and mental health treatment don’t naturally align. Their goals, their strategies, and their governing policies come from different places.
a collaboration between Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency and Anne Arundel County Police, while mitigating risk to our clinicians, our officers, and our residents.
One of the problems I was focused on last week has been the topic of three meetings this week - how to maintain the magic of our globally celebrated Crisis Intervention Team,
we’ll need a mass movement across the country to achieve that goal - but it delivers good progress, and it fulfills my promise to leave a house in good order for my successor.
There’s still a bit of math being done in the budget office, but we’re close. It’s not going to be a budget that fulfills my dream of economic justice for all -
I did a lot of writing on the road, thanks to the need for my twin boys to accumulate driving miles on their learners permits, but all of that writing was the first draft of my budget speech, the one that I present in the County Council Chambers on May 1.
I was in New Orleans, attempting to combine a family excursion, a DNC Meeting, and working with my staff through solutions to a couple of very complex county puzzles that need to be solved.
A quote excerpt from Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman's weekly letter #166 titled "Writing, Solving Puzzles, the Saltworks Sign, and a Rally at People's Park."
Weekly Letter #166 - Writing, Solving Puzzles, the Saltworks Sign, and a Rally at People’s Park
I apologize. For the second time since I started these letters three and a half years ago, I didn’t deliver last week.
I invite you to join us for my Budget Address on Friday, May 1 at 11:00 a.m. in the County Council Chambers at the Arundel Center (44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401).
If you can't attend in person, the Budget Address will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
An invitation from Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman to his FY27 Budget Address on Friday, May 1, at 11 am.
We are just a few weeks away from May 1, the day I will present my proposed FY27 budget to the County Council.
This history must never be forgotten. As we remember those lost, we recommit ourselves to fighting hate and antisemitism with love, and continuing to organize for change.
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann and his wife, Marlene, pose for a photo at Congregation Kol Shalom.
Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller speaks at Congregation Kol Shalom.
An Executive Proclamation issued by Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman recognizing April 12 - 19, 2025, as Days of Remembrance.
Tuesday night, I attended the Yom HaShoah Holocaust Memorial service at Congregation Kol Shalom in Annapolis to honor the millions of Jews targeted and murdered by the Nazi regime.
Every year our 911 Operators answer thousands of calls requesting assistance, and are vital in relaying information during emergencies. Thank you to our 911 Operators for always being there to answer when help is needed, and keeping our communities safe.
This #ThankYouThursday and Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, I want to thank the invaluable 911 Operators at Anne Arundel County Fire Department and Anne Arundel County Police Department.
I encourage you to explore our newest protected lands at the Saltworks Natural Area soon. Be on the look out for additional information and directions in the near future.
This land will provide critical environmental protections for the forests and waterways, and also provide residents with new opportunities through the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks including shared use trails and passive park space for wildlife observation.
After the county announced the acquisition of 47 acres of forested land in the Saltworks Creek watershed earlier this week, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth joined me to remove the “No Trespassing” sign at the property’s entrance.
You can find the latest episode of Pittman and Friends wherever you find your podcasts, or by visiting AACounty.Org/PittmanAndFriends.
If you care about healthy aging, caregiver support, senior resources in Anne Arundel County, or simply want to know where to start, this conversation points the way. Subscribe, share this with someone who could use it, and leave a review with the one service you wish more people knew about.
Then we move into the services many residents don’t realize exist, including evidence-based health promotion programs like diabetes prevention and fall prevention, plus nutrition sites that provide hot meals across the county.
We chat about the county’s senior activity centers and what “free membership” really gets you across all locations: fitness rooms, classes, lifelong learning, social connection, and warm spaces that fight loneliness.
We unpack what the department does for older adults, people with disabilities, family caregivers, and veterans, and why planning early helps you stay independent longer.
On the latest episode of the Pittman and Friends podcast, I sit down with Karrisa Kelly, Director of the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities.
They serve both our animals and residents with compassion, caring for animals in need and keeping our communities safe.
If you’re looking for a new pet to adopt or foster, or just want to learn more about Animal Services, you can visit aacounty.org/animal-services.
A photo collage including 7 Anne Arundel County Animal Services Officers in honor of National Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week.
In honor of National Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week, I want to thank our fantastic team at Anne Arundel County Animal Services.
As part of our county’s “30 by 30” commitment to protect 30% of county land by 2030, this purchase serves as a permanent natural buffer to ensure the long-term protection of local ecosystems.
To learn more about the acquisition, visit www.aacounty.org/county-execu....
I want to thank the Earl family for their generosity that helped make this possible, along with all of our federal, state, and local partners for working together to save this land and protect the vital Severn River watershed.
and offering new opportunities for residents to get outdoors and enjoy nature with passive park space for wildlife observation, personal recreation, and shared use paths.
The addition of these two parcels to our county network results in a 277-acre block of protected forested land, providing critical environmental protections to our forests and local waterways,
