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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Was glad to join so many folks for the opening night of Maryland Hall’s “Act 3” Capital Campaign! This will be a truly world class facility our capital city can be proud of!

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Was glad to join so many folks for the opening night of Maryland Hall’s “Act 3” Capital Campaign! This will be a truly world class facility our capital city can be proud of!

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

What a wonderful St Patrick’s Day parade in #annapolis! And of course I needed to start it with some green ice cream!

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Folks, I’m excited to share I filed to reelection for Ward 5 Alderman this morning! We’ve Had some great successes, rental assistance, expanding childcare opportunities, & economic development innovation. But there’s more work to do. Let’s get it done! #MDPolitics

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

I am honored to have recieved the endorsements of Councilwoman Lisa Rodvien and the Annapolis Professional Firefighters Local 1926 for Delegate! Thank you both, your faith means the world! If you want to join them in supporting me you can do so here! #MdPolitics www.annearundeldems.com/general-4

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Thank you to the Almost 7:30 Friday Morning Democratic Breakfast Club for inviting me to speak this morning! I enjoyed sharing how Maryland can tackle our housing crisis, bring down child care costs, and create jobs so we can make this Maryland’s decade! #mdpolitcs

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

We heard COUNTLESS bullshit coverage that Biden was ignoring North Carolina when the administration was doing everything in it's power to help. Trump openly does it, crickets. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

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Trump suggests FEMA’s future is in doubt: ‘It gets in the way’

The new president doesn’t appear interested in overhauling or reforming FEMA, only in eliminating the agency altogether.

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

On Martin Luther King Day it’s important to not just remember the man, his message, and his work; but to carry on that legacy and remove inequalities, to remove barriers, to remove injustice and build a better world where more people can thrive. Happy Martin Luther King Day everyone

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Chelsea Cristene Bock @chelseacristene.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I am so proud of my husband for serving Annapolis and now potentially serving our state as a Delegate. His deep empathy and sense of justice are what drew me to him years ago and what I continue to admire about him. Brooks is someone who runs for office for the right reason: to help others.

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MTF @mastodfow.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Happy to share this announcement and my enthusiastic support of @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social to fill the vacant house seat in Maryland's District 30A. Brooks represents the next generation of thoughtful and effective leadership who has a genuine desire to make #Maryland a better place for all. #D30

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Folks, I am excited to announce that yesterday I submitted my paperwork to fill the vacant position for House of Delegates in District 30A. #MDPolitics

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

*sighs in need for state intervention*

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Hungry? Come get a pre snow day meal at the Smash Up Burgers Truck in Clocktower Place!

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Governor Wes Moore @govwesmoore.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

I have declared a State of Preparedness in advance of the elevated winter storm threat from Sunday, January 5 through Monday, January 6. Maryland, avoid travel if possible, follow local forecasts, and stay prepared for winter storm hazards.

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Governor Moore Declares State of Preparedness Ahead of Winter Storm - Press Releases - News - Office of Governor Wes Moore

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Few things are as pretty as Annapolis in the snow! But be sure to drive a little slower tonight and bundle up! Travel times are not at this moment significantly impacted but road conditions are wet and a little slippery.

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

We are wishing the Carter family peace today after the passing of President Jimmy Carter yesterday.

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays from our family to yours. May your day be warm, joyous, and full of kindness.

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Go Navy beat Army! You boys make your Institution, Annapolis, and our country proud!

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

I was honored to join other leader in Anne Arundel County to honor @senatorcardin this morning. Senator Cardin’s leadership and service in Washington and Maryland have always been an inspiration. #mdpolitics

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Chelsea Cristene Bock @chelseacristene.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

The full time faculty at my institution have unionzed!!! They join the adjunct faculty, who unionized last year. Solidarity forever!

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union power is people power is written in white on a black background

Alt: union power is people power is written in white on a black background

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Melissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

"With housing, demand is largely invisible, while supply is not just visible—it appears to be all around us. This makes the reality that demand is greater than supply counterintuitive."

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Why Housing Breaks People's Brains: A Visual Guide

Housing shortages are uniquely counterintuitive. These images show why.

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

A little cold (lot of cold) weather couldn’t stop a great first Midnight Madness! Downtown Annapolis was bustling with shoppers tonight. Great to see so many folks enjoying our city #annapolis

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Jesse Rabinowitz @jesserbnwtz.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

1 in 5 people spend all of the income in rent. All of it. 100%. This is why more people have nowhere to live but outside, not because people choose to be homeless or because cities don't have enough laws or police to punish homeless folks. Data via new @Redfin report.

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Chelsea Cristene Bock @chelseacristene.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I'm sorry but as a relatively new (coming up on three years) townhome owner I simply cannot imagine turning around and making it a personal goal to keep other people from owning townhomes too.

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Introducing SNOWPATHS! With winter here comes winter weather. Curious about how realtime road conditions? The City Of Annapolis is pleased to announce SnowPaths, providing real-time GPS tracking of winter road maintenance during snow and ice events. Accessible online at www.annapolis.gov/snowpaths

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Being an Alderman is interesting because sometimes you’re in a three hour meeting about land use and other times you’re getting an 8:30 pm call about a broken water line in 35 degree weather.

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Max Dubler 🏳️‍🌈 @maxdubler.com · 02/12/2024

Salesperson: and as you can see, the jacket has this wonderful red lining Me, an urban planner, eyes narrowing: it has WHAT

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

May I present NIMBY Rudy! He HATES new housing and bike lanes, and wants to drive everywhere and park for freee! #YIMBY #housingcrisis #mobility

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YIMBYLAND @yimbyland.com · 25/11/2024

Cities have no business doing non-city things.

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Dgar @dgar.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

My friend and I often laugh at how competitive we are. But I laugh more.

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Let's have an arc on zoning. Darth Vader, head in his hands: Go over this for me one more time. Why can't we just put the coffee shop next to the barracks? Low-level Imperial Bureaucrat, sweating: My Lord, it would ruin the character of the hallway!

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I’m proud to support my good friend @danajonesmaryland.bsky.social! When assistance has been needed for road repairs, bus service funding, or securing a grant for a constituent’s home repair, Dana has been quick to respond and efficient in finding solutions.

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Dana S @danaschallheim.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

You have my full support, friend!!

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Oh man I have actual followers here now who might be looking for hot takes…um…build more housing!

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Michael Druker 🇨🇦 @mdruker.app · 18/11/2024

The reason people are driving and not taking transit is the transit service quality — particularly frequency. If you want to get people shifting to transit, the highest leverage spending is on making the service better

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 09/10/2024

I was honored to be invited to speak on behalf of the the City of Annapolis today to celebrate the 187th anniversary of the United States Naval Academy.

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 27/09/2024

Hey folks! We hope you can join us at the Hispanic Heritage Festival tomorrow at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center at Truxtun Park! Food, Games, Music, and maybe a certain Alderman/Acting Mayor getting in the Lucha Libre ring! Come join us!

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2024

It was an honor to join leaders like @sarahformaryland and @hmhuntley for the ribbon cutting of the new Annapolis Fire Department Memorial Park! Thank you to the @iaff_1926 for the invitation!

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Chelsea Cristene Bock @chelseacristene.bsky.social · 08/09/2024

As always, the most helpful research assistant

A cat rubs her gums on a research methods textbook.

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Jay Kuo @nycjayjay.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

The right-wing attack dogs have filed to sink their teeth into Gov. Tim Walz, despite several different attempts. What is it that bugs them so much about him, to the point where they’d rather go after him than Kamala Harris? I explore this in my piece today, link in the replies.

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 07/08/2024

It was an honor to join the Justice Coalition for their dinner celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act!

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 21/07/2024

Dusting off this picture of Vice President Kamala Harris speaking on housing affordability. So cool to be at an event and see our next President speak

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Chelsea Cristene Bock @chelseacristene.bsky.social · 16/07/2024

This is Lucy. She is very good at her job of cat. Please congratulate her on her promotion to Capital C Cat.

A grey and white cat poses for a picture on the couch.

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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 12/07/2024

The Expanding Daycare Act, which allows daycare facilities to be opened in all commercial districts, was given a favorable recommendation from our Planning Commission. Now onto public comment, council hearings, and final vote!

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