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Annapolis boat‑show organizers ask council to secure long-term CityDock leases; public hearing closes

5734518 · September 8, 2025
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Representatives of the Annapolis sail and powerboat shows and the Marine Trades Association urged the City Council to renew and extend leases for major boat shows at CityDock through 2036 (with optional renewals), saying long leases are necessary for planning and investment. The council closed the public hearing; no final vote was taken.

Representatives of the Marine Trades Association of Maryland and the Annapolis Boat Shows urged the council Tuesday to adopt long‑term lease renewals for major boat shows at City Dock, saying the events are vital to the local and regional marine economy.

John Stefanchek, executive director of the Marine Trades Association of Maryland, described the shows as among the largest of their kind and a major driver of local economic activity.…

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