Alderman Littmann Becomes First Candidate in City Election

Ward 5 Alderman Jared Littmann has announced his intent to campaign as an incumbent for his seat in the 2013 Annapolis city election.

Littmann, who owns the K&B True Value hardware store on Forest Drive, took over the Ward 5 seat in January for former Alderman Mathew Silverman, who resigned on Nov. 30. 

Reached by phone Tuesday, Littmann said he feels he's over the learning curve of life as an alderman, and wants to continue serving his ward for a full term in office.

"I found that I've been able to balance my full-time job and be available to my kids, coach their teams, be home in time for bedtime stories ... and still do a good job as alderman," Littmann said. "I think some of that initial crush has weaned off a little bit. I can kind of foresee that if I'm reelected, that part of the job would be easier."

In a press release issued Monday evening—on Earth Day—Littmann said he hopes to contribute to helping the local environment.

“Earth Day is a reminder that we are not bystanders to the impacts we cause to our environment. Similarly, I feel that this is my opportunity to not be a bystander, but rather to contribute to and help improve our wonderful city,” Littmann said.

Littmann is the first alderman to toss his hat into the city election race, four months before the deadline for filing papers for the position. Election Day for the city is Nov. 5.