I am thrilled to announce that early results released from the city indicate we have won the Annapolis mayoral election with 73% of the vote! The city issued a press release  after receiving the count of mail-in ballots returned via drop box and USPS. I received 4,291 in-person votes and 2,021 mail-in votes for a total of 6,312. My opponent Bob O'Shea received 1,798 in-person votes and 507 mail-in votes for a total of 2,305. One final round of counting will take place on Wedn

Fresh blood is coming to political leadership in Annapolis. In less than a week, Naptown’s voters will elect new faces for mayor and at least four of the eight seats on the City Council. It should be a transformative election for the state capital, which faces consequential decisions about City Dock and making downtown more resilient, as well as the city’s future as a place to live, a tourist hotspot and home to the U.S. Naval Academy. For the mayor’s race, current Mayor Gavi

I'm proud to have the endorsement of Dave McCarthy, president of the Michael Busch District 30 Democratic Club. He has been an effective political leader in Annapolis and a strong voice in the Democratic Party. Below is a snippet of his opinion letter in Eye On Annapolis. " At a time when our national politics is so divisive and prone to grid lock, Annapolitans have an opportunity on November 4th to counter the chaos and elect a mayor focused on results. From the moment you

With days to go b efore the Annapolis city elections, candidates fo r mayor and alderman in Wards 1, 2 and 3 participated in a forum Tuesday where some appeared open to considering merging city and county service and others promoted their ideas for how to quicken the permitting process. The Nov. 4 election will determine the direction of the city as two-term Mayor Gavin Buckley ends his eighth year in office and half of the current council is not running for reelection. The m

"To run a great city, you have to get your own house in order first, and that’s exactly where I’ll start."

David Jarrell has spent years serving Annapolis as our former City Manager and Director of Public Works. I'm honored to have his endorsement, and confidence.

Jared Littmann, the Democratic nominee for Mayor of Annapolis, has announced that his campaign just received the endorsement of Maryland Governor Wes Moore. “I’m proud to endorse Jared Littmann for Mayor of Annapolis,” said Moore. “Jared’s long record of public service and local leadership makes him the right choice to lead our capital city, and I look forward to working with him to make Annapolis even better.” Littmann previously secured the backing of state Comptroller Broo

Sustainability and the environment affect us all. Whether it's flooding, pollution, or natural resources, residents deserve a clean and sustainable home. I want future generations to be able to enjoy the Chesapeake Bay without worrying about environmental concerns that maritime experts have been fighting against for years. The environment is one of my top priorities. Throughout every stage of my life, I’ve remained committed to the environment - from studying environmental e

Gary Jobson is a world-renowned sailor, TV commentator, film producer, author and lecturer on the sport of sailing.

Annapolis mayoral candidates Jared Littmann and Robert O’Shea both stressed the importance of diversity in the community during an LGBTQ+ issues forum Tuesday, but they differed on solutions to address concerns such as sports participation and executive orders. The event was the first mayoral forum in city history focusing entirely on LGBTQ+ issues, according to its organizer, Carl Snowden of the Caucus of African American Leaders. Democrat Littmann, a former alderman and cur

Every parent wants their child to be safe at school. I appreciate anyone raising this important issue. Bob O'Shea is missing that...

Annapolis hardware store owner Jared Littmann defeated longtime Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles in the Democratic primary election  to...

Mayor candidate Jared Littmann leads competitor Rhonda Pindell Charles in the in-person election day vote count in Tuesday’s Annapolis...

David Jarrell has spent years serving Annapolis as our former City Manager and Director of Public Works. I'm honored to have his endorsement, and confidence.

The Capital Gazzette published a recent article about the latest finance reports. " Littmann, who launched his campaign in January 2024,...

Like most kids, I dreamed about “what I’ll be when I grow up.” Me, I longed to play major league baseball. As a teenager, I imagined...

The Patch published my candidate questionnaire, where I answered top concerns from Annapolis voters. The issues cover resiliency, public...

Eye on Annapolis published the Sierra Club's endorsements for Mayoral and Aldermanic Races. I'm honored to have earned their endorsement...

Leaders of Annapolis safety believe that I'm the right choice to lead our city. Learn more from the letter they wrote to Eye on Annapolis.

The Capital Gazette published an article about the Historic Annapolis Forum. "Littmann said he wants to hold focus groups and networking...