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William Donald Schaefer is a Democratic politician who served in public office for 50 years at both the state and local level in Maryland. He was mayor of Baltimore from 1971 to 1987, the 58th governor of Maryland from 1987 to 1995, and the comptroller of Maryland from 1999 to 2007. Schaefer was defeated in his reelection bid for comptroller by Peter Franchot, a state delegate, in the Democratic primary on Sept. 12, 2006. During his tenure, Schaefer won praise for his "do-it-now" approach. He tended to details such as fixing potholes and launched major development initiatives, including the transformation of Baltimore's Inner Harbor and the construction of Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T...
William Donald Schaefer is a Democratic politician who served in public office for 50 years at both the state and local level in Maryland. He was mayor of Baltimore from 1971 to 1987, the 58th governor of Maryland from 1987 to 1995, and the comptroller of Maryland from 1999 to 2007. Schaefer was defeated in his reelection bid for comptroller by Peter Franchot, a state delegate, in the Democratic primary on Sept. 12, 2006. During his tenure, Schaefer won praise for his "do-it-now" approach. He tended to details such as fixing potholes and launched major development initiatives, including the transformation of Baltimore's Inner Harbor and the construction of Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium. Schaefer's other notable achievements include reform of the state's higher education system and construction of a light rail line through Baltimore. Schaefer received his early education in Baltimore's public schools, and later graduated from Baltimore City College in 1939. Schaefer received a J.D. degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1942. Schaefer won a seat on the Baltimore City Council in 1955 campaigning on his concern for city planning and housing issues. He represented the 5th District. Schaefer had a long-time companion in Hilda Mae Snoops, who was his official hostess in the governor's mansion. Snoops died in 1999 at age 74.
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Judge acts to put jury at ease
As the trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon drew to a close last week, Judge Dennis M. Sweeney descended from his courtroom dais and spoke to jurors at their own level, rather than from on high. His positioning for the reading of jury instructions was...Tags: Trials, Colleges and Universities, Lawyers, Judges, Laws
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Schaefer deserves a statue and more
My family, wife Bobbie along with daughters Lisa and Kim, spent many wonderful years in Baltimore. As a deejay I was privileged to host and emcee many events featuring William Donald Schaefer. He was known as "The Donald" before Trump owned a hairbrush!...Tags: Baltimore Inner Harbor
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Schaefer deserves statue
As a longtime observer of William Donald Schaefer, I was pleased to see him in attendance at the unveiling of the statue in his honor at the Inner Harbor ("Fitting finale," Nov. 3). Don Schaefer epitomizes what is right about public service. He worked...Tags: Civil and Public Service, Government
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Mayor Schaefer kept it clean during dirty times
The irony is 7-foot-2 and made of bronze: A statue of William Donald Schaefer goes up along the Inner Harbor promenade just a week or so before the current mayor of Baltimore goes on trial, accused of stealing gift cards intended for the needy. What a...Tags: Corrupt Practices, Trials, Executive Branch, Marvin Mandel, Lawyers
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Impressions of court: Dixon's 4-inch heels, sense of inevitability
After watching Mayor Sheila Dixon stand for four hours straight at the judge's bench, next to the mostly male lawyers prosecuting her and those defending her, I thought of that famous line about Ginger Rogers. The one about how she did everything her...Tags: Trials, Ginger Rogers, Lawyers, Criminals, Sheila Dixon
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CEG to act quickly on EDF deal
Constellation Energy Group and its nuclear joint venture partner, Electricite de France, announced Monday that they will move quickly to close their $4.5 billion nuclear joint venture, though the deal leaves some unanswered questions. Among them: when...Tags: Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., Society, Executive Branch, Credit and Debt, Ratings
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Of course, Schaefer would speak
Baltimore Sun reporterWait a minute, where in the ceremony program did it say Schaefer speaks? No where, but no matter. William Donald Schaefer was going to speak. He was going to slowly get up to the lectern and speak to the crowd of more than 1,000 at the Inner Harbor on...Tags: Executive Branch, Hands, Colleges and Universities, Government, National Aquarium Baltimore
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Compounding failure
Just as the Baltimore Fire Department failed Racheal M. Wilson in life, now it has failed her in death. A dispute between the city and the U.S. Justice Department over little more than paperwork could cause her two children to be denied the nearly $300,...Tags: Fires, Family, Sheila Dixon, Murder, Regional Authority
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City College is naming auditorium after Schaefer
City College is holding a ceremony today to formally name the school auditorium after William Donald Schaefer, the former mayor and governor and a 1939 graduate, according to the school's alumni association. Schaefer is being recognized for his public...Tags: Sheila Dixon, Colleges and Universities, Regional Authority
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What's better than a carousel?
Baltimore's vintage Inner Harbor Carousel could be replaced by a pirate-themed theater, a miniature golf course, a traveling Ripley's Believe or Not exhibit or a Ferris wheel.
It also might give way to a new carousel, with figures shaped like anything...Tags: Public Officials, Government, Fort McHenry, National Aquarium Baltimore, Family
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Meat lobby sinks teeth into local issue
The "Meatless Monday" program in Baltimore City school cafeterias has the meat industry madder than a factory-farmed hen. A spokeswoman for the American Meat Institute warned on CNN this week that students aren't getting enough protein. The Animal...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Retirement, CNN, Local Elections
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