Cohen Says No Action on Kirby Residency Situation

Annapolis Mayor Josh Cohen told The Capital he does not plan to pursue any action against Alderman Kenneth Kirby in regard to questions about his residency.

Questions of whether Kirby violated the city charter's rules concerning residency requirements for aldermen surfaced in January. Last week the city attorney provided the mayor and council with , but did not recommend any action.

Cohen told The Capital Kirby "clearly meets the legal requirements for maintaining his domicile in Ward 6."

Kirby's residency in Ward 6 came into question after  said they found him in public housing during a raid involving suspected drug activity. Police said he was not doing anything illegal. The unit was not his listed permanent address.