The Annapolis City Council held a special meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers. The primary purpose was to consider a proposed closed session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting was called to order at 5:02 PM by Acting Mayor Thorp, who led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call showed six members present and three absent (Mayor Littmann, Alderman Huntley, Alderman Schandelmeier).
And it would be it would be broadcast live. Tonight, tonight, tonight. And people came from all over. Good evening. Welcome to a special meeting of the Annapolis City Council on Thursday, May 21, 2026. We'll be called to order at five oh one PM. At this time, we will have a moment of silence. Thank you. At this time, will everyone willing and able please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance? Pledge of allegiance to the plan of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Madam City Clerk, will you please call the roll? Yes, sir. Mayor Littman. Alderman Huntley. Alderwoman O'Neill. Present. Alderman Smith Brown. Present. Alderwoman Alsip Johnson. Present. Alderman Shannelmeyer. Alder Alderwood Conte. Present. Alderman Savage. Present. Alderman Thorpe. Present. Mr. City Attorney, would you please present the next item on the agenda? The next item on the agenda is business and miscellaneous, beginning with ID one twenty-five twenty-six, a proposed closed session, pursuant to the annotated code of Maryland, General Provisions, Section Three Three O Five B One. Discussion topic, personnel matters. At this time, I would entertain a motion to move pursuant to annotated code of Maryland. Thank you, Alderwoman O'Neill. Do I have a second? Second. Second. Second. Uh Madam City Clerk, will you please call the roll? Yes, sir. Mayor Thorpe. Acting Mayor Thorpe. Alderwoman O'Neill. Alderman Smith Brown. Yes. I woman Alsip Johnson. Aye. Alderwoman Conte. Aye. Alderman Savage.