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After heated debate, Annapolis council approves deputy chief of staff position
Summary
The City Council approved O4125 to add a deputy chief of staff after extended debate over job description, departmental authority and oversight. A motion to postpone failed (3‑yes, 4‑no, 1‑abstention); an amendment to add reporting and limits was defeated. The ordinance passed on final reading by roll call.
After more than an hour of debate, the City Council approved ordinance O4125, which adds a deputy chief of staff to the mayor’s exempt classification. Mayor Jared Littman and the mayor’s chief of staff argued the position is needed to restore capacity and prevent burnout; supporters said additional senior staff would improve responsiveness to residents and coordination across departments.
Alderman Savage, Alderman O'Neil and others raised concerns about the absence of an up‑front job description, the compensation band for the proposed role, separation‑of‑duties questions…
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