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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

Thank you! Looking forward to working towards a more sustainable urban environment for housing, transit, and businesses. Along with our actual environment because everything is land use!

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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 · 25/01/2025

I grew up in Maine so I had smoked meat access before proper pastrami. Love that it’s richer & the seasoning hits better to me!

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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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Alderman Brooks @aldermanbrooks.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

It’s an interesting way to phrase it but we cannot afford to be timid

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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

Maryland faces many challenges ahead; rapidly rising housing costs, small businesses in need of help, and shrinking opportunity for middle class families. As a Delegate I will fight to reverse those trends and to create Opportunity for All. #MDpolitics

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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

I REALLY don’t think enough people see the housing crisis as a big reason why we got shelled in 24. A state losing population due to housing costs should be a 5 alarm fire not a timid proposal slide whistle

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

We had a very ambitious bill last year that was watered down a bit but was still a good start. There will likely be more attempts this year and at least a statewide ADU bill

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

Unfortunately MONTANA had one of the best statewide interventions out there (which as a Dem ashames me!)

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

All zoning authority is given by the state, the state can mandate specific changes. Some states like California (ADUs & Builders Remedy) Montana (missing middle) & Oregon (quadplexes) have done so already!

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

Unfortunately I know a lot of NIMBY left. That one doesn’t fall neatly on the left right spectrum

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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

His dedication to others through military service, public office, and personal deeds always shown through in President Carter’s actions. We with his family peace and comfort.

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

President Carter attended the Naval Academy at the same time as my own grandfather, graduating with the class of ‘46, where he went on to make the institution, our city, and national proud.

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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

His team looked for solutions so that Ward 5 residents could keep their water service running. That dedication to keeping things moving in government is why “My Friend Ben” will always be one of the greats! Thank you Senator! #MDPolitics

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

When constituents were getting water bills delivered late due to cuts in the postal service, Senator Cardin personally took my call asking for help.

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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

Thanks to the folks from public works who helped coordinate with the Saltare’s HOA’s emergency plumber to come up with a repair plan and salt the area to prevent freezing. Repairs will be done in the morning with equipment arrives.

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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.