Mayoral Candidate Profile: David Cordle

By Zaina Adamu Republican mayoral candidate David Cordle doesnt sugar coat the issues that mean the most to him. When he announced his candidacy in February, he already knew what was ahead. He recognized the city of Annapolis needed some adjustment. We can expect a lot of change. Im going to make sure that we have a city manager that runs dayto-day operations. I want to make sure its not just someone who is qualified, but has experience. What Cordle is looking for in a city manager is what he himself has gained throughout the years. In 1984, he was named an Outstanding Young Annapolitian finalist by the Annapolis Jaycees, a volunteer and service organization based in Annapolis. He received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware. Shortly after, he joined the United States Army Reserve, where he became a Lieutenant Colonel for the 468th Transportation Detachment. His most recent position, one he has held for 20 years, is Chief Investigator for the States Attorneys Office. There he performs investigations ranging from check frauds to homicides. His straightforward right-winged spending philosophy is what Cordle will be building his campaign around, although he knows Annapolis deficit will not be easy to recover. I am going to go out and give my message based on my vision and goals for the city, he said. We need to change the way we do business. When asked if he was satisfied with the political state of Annapolis, he replied, Not at all. There are some

Papa Johns of the National Capitol Region, Baltimore Cooperatives raise $75,000 for USO-Metro

Mayoral Candidate Davis Cordle with his mother (left) and daugher Michelle (right) Courtesy Photo good, positive things that have been happening, but if you look at the overall management of the city, operations, transportation and the Market House there has been spending priorities that almost doubled the budget. On lighter terms, Cordle is keen on restoring Annapolis heritage by investing in Annapolis cultural health and focusing on rebuilding neglected infrastructure. As mayor of Annapolis, his plans will stretch beyond politics, partly due to his familys history in the city. His great grandfather was a Chesapeake Bay oysterman while his great grandmother served as a city clerk during the mid-1900s. I just love Annapolis, he says. I left for college but decided to come back to my hometown. He acknowledges his hometown is not what it used to be, but suggests the uphill battle will be well worth the fight. There are going to be some bumps along the way, but well just keep going forward and do the best we can.

Troops are served Papa John's pizza by USO-Metro's Mobile USO at Fort Myer, Virginia in honor of the Army's 234th birthday. Papa Johns provided over 225 pizzas and served more than 500 troops and Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall personnel. Courtesy Photo

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Fort Myer, Va. The National Capital Region and Baltimore Papa Johns Cooperatives presented a check for $75,000 to the USO of Metropolitan Washington to support USO-Metros services for troops and their families. Bill The Colonel Freitas, USA (Ret.) and President of the National Capital Region and Baltimore Papa Johns Cooperatives, presented Elaine Rogers, President of USO-Metro, with the check as a result of a three month Papas Pledge fundraising campaign. All 147 stores of the National Capital Region and Baltimore participated, donating $1 from every USO Special pizza sold between February and April, 2009 directly to USO-Metro. Colonel Bill Freitas served our nation in the U.S. Army and he continues to stand by those who serve our nation today, said Elaine Rogers, President of USO of Metropolitan Washington. USO-Metro is honored to be one of

the Colonels charities and were proud to announce that not only did this campaign surpass our expectations, it blew away our most successful restaurant fundraising campaign by 900 percent! COL Freitas added, It was not just Papa Johns that did this; it was our loyal customers who supported the troops by buying the USO Special Pizza 75,000 times. The check was presented at a pizza party in honor of the U.S. Armys 234th birthday. Papa Johns provided over 225 pizzas and served more than 500 troops and Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall personnel. At the event, COL Freitas and Papa Johns were honored with a U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute. The Freedom Team Salute program recognizes special supporters who have significantly contributed to supporting U.S. Army Soldiers and the Armys Mission.
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