Candidate Spotlight: Harry Huntley (W1 Alderman)
We encourage every voter to listen to these conversations. They’re raw, honest, and a chance to hear directly from the people who want to represent you. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your own decision based on what you hear—not just what you see on a mailer or a yard sign.
September 8 Newsletter
If you’re on Facebook or Instagram, you’ve probably seen, well, a lot of stuff. Hopefully that includes our campaign’s first video ad. It discusses a few of the “little things” that we’ve made happen over the past year to make residents’ lives easier and safer. Check it out!
Sierra Club Maryland Endorses Candidates in Annapolis Mayoral and Aldermanic Races
According to Sierra Club Maryland, the endorsements reflect a commitment to supporting leaders who prioritize equity, justice, and inclusion while advancing policies that safeguard natural resources.
Ward 1, mayoral candidates show divides at Annapolis forum
“Someone who says city government isn’t working for people, but we can make it work. … That’s what I am.”
How will the Annapolis elections turn out? Follow the money.
“93% of funds are from Maryland and 0% are from Florida,” Alderman Harry Huntley texted. “We had a total of 213 donations.”
Your Late-August Newsletter
Our campaign has the support of educators and legislators, neighbors and laborers, but the endorsement we got on Friday really warmed my heart: the Sierra Club. Protecting and restoring our environment—especially our creeks and Bay—is one of my great passions, and it will always be a priority as your representative.
Ward One Alderman Harry Huntley’s Campaign Posts Strong First Quarter Financial Showing, Collects Over $30k in Donations
The campaign for Ward 1 Alderman Harry Huntley recently announced receiving donations totaling more than $31,000 during a successful fundraising period.
Only half of Annapolis’ short-term rentals are licensed by city, report says
“We need to stem the bleeding on these most oversaturated blocks right now,” Huntley said. “Those should be neighborhoods. Those should be communities. Those should be places where you can know your neighbors.”
Effort to introduce ranked choice voting in Annapolis promises fairer elections
“This is the single most important reform we can make to bring unaffiliated voters more into the political process,” Huntley said. “I believe this is not only good for Annapolis but one of the most important things we can do to save American democracy.”
Annapolis alderman candidates face off in crowded forum
Huntley said his priority is cutting through red tape and getting the project (city dock) done. He […] argued the most important part of the project is that it be a space the community can enjoy.
Your Mid-August Newsletter
It’s a bright, sunny morning, whether you’re checking out Corvettes on West Street or going to see an ABBA concert in Selbyville, Delaware. (We did the latter.)
Special Update: State Delegation Endorses Harry
Harry M Huntley, Ward One Alderman, announced that Annapolis’ full delegation in the State House has endorsed his bid for reelection.
Did you get your ballot application?
On Tuesday, the city clerk’s office mailed out applications to get a mail-in ballot to all registered voters in the city. I got mine yesterday; maybe you’ll get yours today.
Annapolis eyes zoning change to increase building heights downtown
Alderman Harry Huntley, who represents Ward 1 where the proposed zoning change would take place, is also opposed to increasing the height limit.
“It makes city code more complicated at a time we should make it simpler,” Huntley said. “It’s only for a relatively small area when we should be trying to make improvements across the city.”
Annapolis Ward 1 race gets crowded with five competitors
Huntley said he is focused on improvements to Annapolis, as opposed to criticizing existing projects — namely, City Dock […]
July 27, 2025 Newsletter
It’s the dog days of summer! And Hobie is loving it. Now’s the time of year to be on the boat, swimming at the beach, or just sitting on a shady porch drinking something icy cold.
Skyline of Annapolis's waterfront could be reshaped with proposed ordinance
"I think a lot of residents want to preserve the integrity of our historic district, and they just feel like it's a matter of fairness -- making sure everybody plays by the same rules," Huntley said.
July 13, 2025 Newsletter
After a great long weekend, I’ve exchanged the dry extreme heat of Rome for the muggy, less-extreme heat of Annapolis. The wine’s not quite as good around here, but the people are even better.
Airbnbs are taking over historic Annapolis streets. One Alderman wants to rein them in.
“It’s not the existence of short-term rentals, it’s feeling like they’re taking over a neighborhood so much that we don’t have neighborhoods,” Huntley said. “Short-term rentals can be part of our community, but they can’t be all of our community or we won’t have a community.”
