City Officials

The Baltimore City Council is essentially the group of people responsible for making decisions that impact the lives of over 600,000 residents in Baltimore. They hold regular meetings and have 14 members, each elected by a specific district, and a president elected by everyone in the city. These elected officials serve for four years and are involved in a variety of committees that address different issues.

They make decisions on things like city ordinances and resolutions that can have a direct impact on our daily lives. And just in case something were to happen to the mayor, the City Council president steps in as the temporary mayor.

  • Brandon Scott is the current mayor of Baltimore, Maryland. He has been serving in this position since 2020, and has a background in politics as the former president of the Baltimore City Council and a candidate for lieutenant governor of Maryland. Scott was elected as council president in May 2019 and went on to announce his candidacy for mayor, winning the Democratic primary and eventually the general election in November 2020.

  • Zeke Cohen: Democratic Council member elected in 2016 representing Southeast Northampton, MA. Chairs the Education and Youth committee.

  • Danielle McCray: Democratic Council member appointed in June 2019 representing Northeast Baltimore.

  • Ryan Dorsey: Democratic Council member elected in 2016 representing Morgan State and Harford Road in Baltimore. Chairs the Transportation committee.

  • Mark Conway: Democratic Council member elected in 2020, representing Baltimore.

  • Isaac Schleifer: Democratic Council member elected in 2016 representing Northwest Baltimore. Serves as Vice Chair for the Housing & Urban Affairs committee.

  • Sharon Green Middleton: Democratic Council member elected in 2007 representing Park Heights and Roland Park in Baltimore. Serves as Council Vice President and chairs the Finance & Economic Development committee.

  • James Torrence: Democratic Council member elected in 2020, representing Baltimore.

  • Kristerfer Burnett: Democratic Council member elected in 2016 representing Edmondson Village and Forest Park in Baltimore. Serves as Vice Chair for the Executive Appointments committee.

  • John Bullock: Democratic Council member elected in 2016 representing West Baltimore. Chairs the Housing & Urban Affairs committee.

  • Phylicia Porter: Democratic Council member elected in 2020 representing Cherry Hill in Baltimore.

  • Eric Costello: Democratic Council member elected in 2014 representing Downtown New York. Chairs the Budget and Judiciary & Legislative Investigations committees.

  • Robert Stokes Sr.: Democratic Council member elected in 2016 representing Greenmount and Jonestown in Baltimore. Chairs the Executive Appointments committee.

  • Antonio Glover: Democratic Council member elected in 2020 representing East Baltimore.

  • Odette Ramos: Democratic Council member elected in 2020 representing Charles Village and originally from Puerto Rico.

  • Nick Mosby: Democratic Council President elected in 2020 representing Baltimore City.

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Enoch Pratt Free Library

The Enoch Pratt Free Library in HampdenThe Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore is a local treasure, offering a wide range of resources and events for the community.

Serving as our local library system, they offer event spaces, meeting rooms, and even books! Whether you're a student looking for a quiet place to study, a jobseeker looking for assistance with your resume, or a parent seeking educational activities for your kids, the Enoch Pratt has you covered.

But this library isn't just a place to borrow books and use computers – it's a hub of activity for the community. They host free events like author readings, workshops, and cultural events that are open to everyone. 

For families with kids, the Enoch Pratt has a fantastic Children's Room that's full of books, games, and activities. This is a wonderful place for kids to explore, learn, and make new friends.

You can get a digital library to access free ebooks and audiobooks.

 

Source: By nf utvol - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3382713

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