County and State Officials Contact Information
The 5 officials listed below have direct influence over the proposed water tower project. Contacting them directly is one of the most effective ways to make your voice heard.
Director, Department of Public Works
Karen Henry
Director, Department of Public Works
Heritage Office Complex
2662 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 222-7500
Email: pwhenr00@aacounty.org
District 6 Councilmember – Vice Chair
Lisa D. B. Rodvien
District 6 Councilmember – Vice Chair
44 Calvert Street, 1st Floor
Annapolis, MD 21401
Email: lisa.rodvien@aacounty.org
County Executive – Anne Arundel County
Steuart L. Pittman
County Executive – Anne Arundel County
44 Calvert St., Annapolis, MD 21404
Phone: (410) 222-1821
Email: spittman@aacounty.org
State Representative I
Senator Dawn Gile, Esq.
Democrat, District 33, Anne Arundel County
Miller Senate Office Building, 3 East Wing
11 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 841-3568
Email: dawn.gile@senate.state.md.us
State Representative II
Stuart Michael Schmidt, Jr.
Republican, District 33, Anne Arundel County
Lowe House Office Building, Room 157
6 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 841-3110
Email: stuart.schmidt@house.state.md.us
Tips for Effective Communication
When contacting officials, keep these tips in mind:
Be respectful and professional – Officials are more likely to respond positively to courteous communication.
Be concise – Clearly state your concerns and requests without unnecessary length.
Personalize your message – While using our templates, add your own personal story about how the tower would affect you.
Follow up – If you don’t receive a response within two weeks, send a polite follow-up email.
Share responses – If you receive a substantive response, please share it with the coalition at stopthetowerannapolis@gmail.com so we can track official positions.
Attend meetings – If an official invites you to a meeting or hearing, make every effort to attend and inform us.
