County Economic Development CEO Applies to be Anne Arundel County Executive
Laura Neuman is one of 16 applicants for the newly open job.
Howard County's Economic Development Authority CEO, Laura Neuman, is one of 16 candidates who have submitted applications this month to become Anne Arundel County Executive. Neuman, a former entreprenuer and private sector CEO, has lived in Anne Arundel for over 20 years. She joined the Economic Development Authority in the spring of 2011. The county executive position became open after the former county executive, John Leopold, a Republican, resigned on Feb. 1 in the wake of being found guilty of misconduct in office. By law, the Anne Arundel County Council is charged with replacing Leopold with another Republican. Neuman is joined by other high-profile challengers for the post, including former Maryland first lady Kendel Ehrlich; Del. …
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