Bowie is solid despite rough year

Despite economic downturns, foreclosure epidemics and looming corporate layoffs, Bowie's piggy banks are safe and sound. The city has a track record of good financial planning and a stable tax base to thank for its balanced budget and money in the bank, said Mayor G. Frederick Robinson at his annual State of the City address.

More than 40 business leaders and city employees gathered Tuesday morning to hear the address at the Bowie Golf and County Club. Robinson touted the sound fiscal management of City Manager David Deutsch and Finance Director Rob Patrick for keeping the city afloat while other municipalities, counties and states face fiscal shortfalls.