Mayor Littmann Addresses Former Annapolis Police Chief’s Removal at Caucus of African American Leaders Meeting
Mayor Jared Littmann addressed the recent removal of former Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson at a meeting held by the Caucus of African American Leaders last night, speaking to about 150 attendees on the leadership transition and the city’s path forward. According to a statement issued by Carl Snowden, Convener for Caucus of African American Leaders, Littmann terminated Michael Lyles, the former City Attorney, and Chief Jackson, both African Americans within his first 100 days in office. “During Black History Month, we wanted to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. To have the second Black chief of police fired on the second day of Black History Month is a poignant reminder that the struggle continues,” Snowden said. Several meeting attendees spoke passionately to the mayor about his decision to remove former Chief Ed Jackson, raising concerns about departmental direction, accountability, and efforts to strengthen trust between law enforcement and the comm...
