About Rob

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About Rob Savidge

Rob Savidge has proudly called Annapolis home for over 25 years, sharing his life with his wife Becca and son Whit. His journey began with a deep love for the Chesapeake Bay, cultivated during his studies in Environmental Studies at Washington College on the Eastern Shore. With a minor in Business Management, Rob's academic foundation laid the groundwork for his lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship and community advocacy.

Rob's professional career has been a testament to his dedication to sustainability and ecological restoration. Starting with the Chesapeake Bay Program, he supported efforts to restore this vital ecosystem. His expertise expanded through years in private consulting as an Environmental Scientist, Ecological Restoration Scientist, and Sustainability Specialist. Transitioning to local government, Rob served as the Sustainability Coordinator and Environmental Compliance Inspector for the City of Annapolis, where he authored the City's Climate Action Plan and reviewed development projects. Currently, he works for Anne Arundel County as a Project Manager Engineer for stormwater management projects, overseeing a multi-million-dollar budget.

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As the Alderman for Ward 7, Rob has been a leader in fostering connected communities and sustainable development. He has advocated for policies that enhance freedom of mobility, prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety, and reduce reliance on car-dependent infrastructure. Rob's efforts include promoting projects like safe routes to transit, green infrastructure, and urban planning initiatives that build resilience in the face of climate change.

Rob’s leadership is rooted in inclusivity and collaboration, bringing together residents, local organizations, and policymakers to achieve shared goals. His vision for Annapolis revolves around creating vibrant neighborhoods where people of all ages can live, work, and play in harmony with their environment. Rob is dedicated to continuing his work in service of a stronger, more sustainable future for Ward 7 and beyond.

 

 

 

 

 

  • From the blog

    Public hearings Monday on forests, art, and driveway parking

    We have a full City Council meeting this Monday, July 13, at 7 PM, and a Council work session Thursday afternoon. A few things I want on your radar before then.

    Three ordinances are up for public hearing Monday, and I hope you will weigh in. One is mine: O-16-26 updates our Forest Conservation code to conform with the new state law while keeping the stronger standards Annapolis already had. I wrote up where things stand, including my amendments and what changed in committee, on my blog. The other two are O-14-26, the Mayor's restructuring of the Art in Public Places Commission, where I expect to offer amendments, and O-17-26, which would end the practice of ticketing people for parking in front of their own driveways. That one came straight from constituent complaints, including from Ward 7, and I am signing on as a co-sponsor.

    We also open Monday by awarding the first Arnett-Finlayson scholarships. The outgoing Council authorized these, and I am glad to see them finally come to fruition for these students.

    Two more updates many of you have been waiting for: we finally have target dates for the speed cameras in the Edgewood Road corridor, and the search for our next Police Chief is underway, with a community survey and two sessions this week where you can help shape what we look for. Details on both below, along with good news on the Spa Road cleanup and the County's plan to fix the Water Reclamation Facility odors, at the end.

    Stay healthy and safe,

    Rob

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    The Forest Conservation Ordinance: What Changed Since I Last Wrote

    When I last wrote about the ordinance I introduced to update Annapolis's forest conservation code, I flagged a gap I was worried about and told you I was working on a companion measure to close it. We have since gotten an answer on that gap, and the ordinance has moved through two committees. Here is where things stand.

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