John R. Leopold

John Robinson Leopold (born February 4, 1943, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American politician who served as Anne Arundel County Executive from 2006 to 2013. As a Republican, he served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for 18 years. In 2013, he was found guilty of misconduct resulting in a jail sentence and fine, and he was suspended from office. He resigned on February 1, 2013 and was succeeded by Laura Neuman, after a vote by the Anne Arundel County Council.

Quotes

• Anne Arundel County has become the world’s epicenter of military intelligence and defense-related information technology.
  • Hometown Annapolis - County Executive Leopold's FY08 Budget Address

• A budget must be more than a ledger sheet. It should have a heart and serve as a blueprint for a better quality of life for all residents.
  • Hometown Annapolis - County Executive Leopold's FY08 Budget Address

• My obligation is to focus on the priorities of classroom instruction, parental involvement and student safety, targeting student performance and eliminating unnecessary administrative costs.
  • Hometown Annapolis - County Executive Leopold's FY08 Budget Address