20071007 Annapolis Alderman Joe Sacks has passed away

20071007 Annapolis Alderman Joe Sacks has passed away

Annapolis Alderman Joe Sacks has passed away

October 10^th, 2007

Hat Tip: Capital Punishment from Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Many thanks go out to Capital Punishment for calling to our attention the sad news that Annapolis Alderman Joe Sacks passed away – and thank you for your kind words about Joe:

“As an Alderman, he knew the issues and tried to be fair and reasonable. He was funny and smart; some might say a bit "curmudgeonly" but in a nice way.

“He served his city, his constituents and his community. He made a difference.”

I could not agree more.

When I was first elected to the Westminster Common Council in 1999 and became involved in the Maryland Municipal League, Alderman Sachs was one of the first elected officials I met. He was very kind, knowledgeable – and had a great sense of humor. He always went out of his way to answer my questions.

He was an elected official who got involved in government for all the correct reasons. That sort of elected official is unfortunately an anomaly these days. He will be greatly missed.

The capital Gazette carried the sad news on October 9^th, 2007: “Former Alderman Sachs dies,” by E. B. Furgurson III and Nicole Young.

Former Alderman Sachs dies

October 9^th, 2007

Remembered as champion of the arts who helped found Maryland Hall

Joseph Sachs, a former Annapolis alderman, protector of the city's heritage, champion of the arts and a founder of Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, died Sunday of lung disease. He was 73.

He was remembered as a vigorous supporter of the city's cultural life and a taskmaster as chairman of the Finance Committee on the City Council, where he served twice, once as a short-term fill-in and one full term representing Ward 4 from 1997 to 2001.

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Early in his career he moved from Baltimore to work for Gov. Spiro T. Agnew as an assistant appointments officer. Before that he was general manager of the old Baltimore Bullets, precursor to today's Washington Wizards.

Later he sold cars at Mercedes Benz of Annapolis in Eastport.

Mr. Sachs was born Feb. 26, 1934 in Baltimore, and received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Maryland College Park in 1955.

He was on the board of Temple Beth Shalom in Arnold.

Surviving are his wife, Jacqueline Rubin Sachs, whom he married in 1979; one son, Rich Glabman of Dallas; two daughters, Deborah Love of Annapolis and Sheri Stracener of Austin, Texas; and seven grandchildren. He was the son of the late Bernard and Rose Lapides Sachs.

A celebration of his life will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Read the entire article here: Former Alderman Sachs dies

And thanks again to the Capital Punishment. Paul Foer’s work with this blog ought to be on everyone’s must read list for all things about the Annapolis opera…

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