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In a historic moment for the city of Baltimore, Mayor Brandon Scott has secured a second term, making him the first mayor in two decades to be reelected, CBS News reports. Scott’s victory marks a significant milestone in a political landscape where incumbents often struggle to retain office in Charm City.
Scott was first elected in 2020, previously serving as the Baltimore City Council President from 2019 to 2020 and representing District 2 in the city council from 2011 to 2019. His ascent through Baltimore’s political ranks has been relatively smooth, and his second term comes after a difficult one that saw him balancing issues of increasing gun violence, ongoing calls for police reform, and the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Scott promises to focus on reducing crime in Baltimore, investing in youth communities, solving the vacant housing crisis, and growing the city’s economy.
“I am deeply humbled and grateful to the residents of Baltimore for granting me the opportunity to continue serving them as Mayor of Baltimore. As we have said from the beginning of this race — the work is not done, and this victory is a mandate to double down on our efforts to keep building Baltimore’s renaissance and make our city into the best version of itself,” Scott said.
He defeated candidate Shannon Wright, becoming the first mayor to win reelection in the city since 2004. In his victory remarks, Scott acknowledged the work ahead and the need for ongoing reform. With the city’s future potential undeniable, Scott’s reelection is a testament to his resilience and the confidence many Baltimore natives continue to place in his vision for a better future.
“Together, we will continue the progress on improving public safety the right way, tackling the issue of vacant housing, investing in our young people and modernizing city government to serve all Baltimoreans. Let’s get back to work building a more equitable Charm City,” said Scott.
Cover photo: Mayor Brandon Scott Makes History as the First Mayor to Be Reelected in Baltimore in Two Decades/Photo credit: Associated Press