“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.”

— John R. Leopold

Hometown Annapolis - County Executive Leopold's FY08 Budget Address http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2007/05_02-02/TOP

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