Endorsements
Organizations
“It’s time Baltimore had a visionary leader who lives and breathes the city, and knows it like the back of his hand; someone who will work tirelessly to improve it and who isn’t afraid to upset the apple cart if it’s for the greater good. That’s why we endorse Brandon Scott to be the next mayor of Baltimore.”
— The Baltimore Sun Editorial Board
“As frontline healthcare workers, we are proud to endorse candidates who will fight for a healthy and equitable Baltimore City. With Brandon Scott we can start to build a Baltimore where everyone can enjoy high-quality healthcare, great public schools, decent housing in safe communities, and good union jobs.”
— Lisa Brown, Executive Vice President of the Maryland/DC Division of 1199SEIU
"UFCW’s members work in a range of industries, with the majority working in retail food, meatpacking and poultry, food processing and manufacturing, and retail stores — and most are considered essential during this COVID-19 public health crisis. Throughout this crisis—and time and time again—Brandon has supported our members. He stood by us during our most recent negotiations and he truly understands the needs of our members."
— Jessica Hack, Political & Legislative Director of UFCW Local 27.
“We believe, now more than ever, Baltimore needs a forward-thinking mayor who understands the severity and urgency of building healthy environments and just communities.”
—Rich Norling, Sierra Club Maryland Chapter
“Brandon has articulated a thoughtful and strong plan to take on Baltimore’s public corruption and crime issues. His strategy leverages the city’s capital investment power to create meaningful employment for communities where it’s most needed by using agreements that ensure local residents get hired, trained, and paid working on major infrastructure projects.”
— Dave Allison, Baltimore/Washington Laborers’ District Council
1199 SEIU
32BJ SEIU
500 SEIU
Amalgamated Transit Union
Baltimore Teachers Union
Baltimore Women United
Bikemore
Building Trades
Clean Water Action
Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 51
Jews United for Justice Campaign Fund
Latin Opinion Baltimore
Maryland Working Families
Mid-Atlantic Laborers International Union of North America
Our Revolution Maryland
People for the American Way's Next Up Victory Fund
Progressive Maryland
Sierra Club Maryland Chapter
Sunrise Movement Baltimore
The Baltimore Sun
UNITE HERE! Local 7
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 27
State Officials
“I am supporting Brandon Scott because of the work he has done with police redistricting and accountability, along with the work he constantly does with our youth in Baltimore City Schools. He has my full support in charting a path for A New Way Forward for Baltimore City. I know that Brandon will be innovative, creative, and he will put the talent around him to ensure our city is successful."
— Senator Cory McCray
“He is a son of Baltimore. He is passionate, forward looking, and has an aggressive agenda to make Baltimore a great City. I believe he will surround himself with talented people and reach out to others who are now seeking the Mayor’s office to harness their talents, too. Isn’t this just what we need? We have had a series of terrible ethical and criminal missteps among City leaders. We deserve better, and Brandon Scott is a good and honorable man."
— Delegate Maggie McIntosh
“Making real change and creating economic and housing opportunity in Baltimore will take a leader with a track record of rolling up his sleeves and getting things done, while never settling for the way things are just because that’s how things have been done. Brandon Scott has consistently shown he can bring people together, speak to all of Baltimore, and deliver results that have impact."
— Delegate Sandy Rosenberg
Local Officials
"Brandon has been a champion for good government policy. He led the charge with the equity fund and the fair election fund. He wants to change the structure of our government to ensure it represents the values and needs of everyday Baltimore City residents. And that's exactly why I'm endorsing him for Mayor."
— Councilman Kris Burnett, 8th District
"Brandon’s energy and talent for building coalitions that cross over lines of race, class, and generations is exactly what is needed to transform Baltimore.
I know that he will work tirelessly to move our city forward.”
— Councilman Edward Reisinger, 10th District
Zeke Cohen, 1st District
Danielle McCray, 2nd District
Ryan Dorsey, 3rd District
Yitzy Schleifer, 5th District
Kristerfer Burnett, 8th District
Ed Reisinger, 10th District
Shannon Sneed, 13th District
Community Leaders
"Even before the pandemic, our city has been in crisis. It will take bold and collaborative leadership to rebuild Baltimore. Brandon Scott is the only candidate in this race who has shown the ability to bring together leaders from the community, businesses, nonprofits, and government to work on solutions."
— Charly Carter, Community Organizer
"Since I first met Brandon when he was in my class as a freshman at MERVO, I knew he was destined for great things. He represents the best of what Baltimore is and can be. His integrity, energy, and passion to make Baltimore better for generations to come make him exactly the leader Baltimore needs."
— Laura Byrd, City Community Leader
“Council President Scott is a homegrown, down-to-earth guy with intellect and drive. His support of youth, broad understanding of complex issues, good moral compass and commitment to the city and its people, is what Baltimore needs and truly deserves."
— Kate Scherr-Adams, Northeast Community Leader
“I have seen firsthand Brandon’s commitment to our young people in the way he helped expand recreation opportunities in my community. As a leader, he worked hard to open the rec centers on Saturdays for the first time in decades."
— Shantell Thigpen, Community Leader
Alan-Michael Carter, Yale Heights Faith Leader
Alicia Wilson, Northeast Community Leader
Amber Taylor, Community Leader
Andy Dahl, Artist/Filmmaker/Organizer
Andy Flacks, Federal Hill Community Leader
Ashiah Parker, West Baltimore Community Leader
Barbara Shea, Chair Emeritus, Casey Trees
Betty Robinson, Community Organizer and Former CRB Member
Carly Wais, Founder and Member, Quercifolia Collective
Casey Jenkins, Baltimore Business Owner
Chanel Young, Cedonia Community Organizer
Charly Carter, Community Organizer
Chet Brown, Baltimore Business Owner
Chris Palazzi, Locust Point Community Leader
Claudia Diamond, Roland Park Community Leader
Darryl Tarver, Mt. Washington Community Leader
Dave Werkmeister, Patterson Park Community Leader
Derek Butler, East Rosemount Community Leader
Dick Manekin, Baltimore Business Owner
Ed Hatcher, Environmental Community Leader
Elanor Spokes, Mt. Washington Community Leader
Erick A. Oribio, CEO-Publisher, Latin Opinion Bilingual Media Platform
Erricka Bridgeford, Community Activist and Peacemaker
Eze Jackson, Creative and Political Organizer
Giovanni Marcantoni, Baltimore Business Owner
Graham Coreil-Allen, Auchentoroly Terrace/Mondawmin Public Artist
Harriet Smith, Waverly Neighborhood Pandemic Response Network Volunteer
Iya Dammons, Trans Community Activist
James Lee, Caton Ave Community Leader
Jason Filippou, Community Advocate and Organizer
Jed Weeks, Remington Community Leader
Jess Douglas, Archivist
Jim Shea, Chairman Emeritus, Venable LLP
Jodie Zisow-McClean, Hamilton Hills Community Leader
Joe Francaviglia, Statewide Education Leader
John Fowler, Hamilton Hills Community Leader
Joshua Clark Davis, Assistant Professor, University of Baltimore
Julianne Tarver, Mt. Washington Community Leader
Kate Scherr-Adams, Northeast Community Leader
Kathleen Kelleher, Community Leader
Keenen Geeter, Community Organizer
Kevin Cleary, Retired Director of Preparedness, Mayor's Office of Emergency Management
Laura Byrd, City Community Leader
Lillie Stewart, Roland Park Community Leader
Lisa Portee, Hamilton Hills Community Leader
Liz Cornish, Charles Village Community Leader
Lucia Islas, Latino Community Leader
Malcolm Heflin, Lead Organizer, Progressive Maryland
Mark Caplan, Baltimore Business Owner
Mark Edelson, Patterson Park Community Leader
Maxi Adelstein, Owner, Gratitude Garden Company
Michael Hillard, Harbel Community Leader
Miriam Badillo, Latino Community Leader
Mishy Leiblum, Administrative Coordinator, UNITE-HERE Local 7
Monalisa Diallo, Local Activist and Educator
Munir Bahar, Community Activist and Organizer
Nancy Blackwell, Non-Profit Director
Nick Sheridan, Harwood Community Leader
Nithin Paul, Family and Preventative Med Doctor
Patrick Daniels, Baltimore City Educator
Pete Moody, Gardenville Community Leader
Phil Croskey, CEO, MD Energy Advisors
Phong Le, Remington Community Leader
Qunis Taylor, North Harford Resident
Ralph Tyler, Former Baltimore City Solicitor
Rashad Singletary, Baltimore Faith Community Leader
Rianna Eckel, Local Activist
Richard DeShay Elliott, Political Science PhD Candidate, JHU
Rita Crews, Belair Edison Community Leader
Robin Weiss, Public Health Advocate
Rochelle Lachance, North Harford Rd Community Leader
Rochelle McBride, Madison-Eastend Community Leader
Ryan Turner, Youth Advocate and Non-Profit Leader
Sarah Fouts, Assistant Professor, UMBC
Scott Goldman, Fells Prospect Community Leader
Scott Tucker, Druid Hill Business Owner
Sergio España, Local Activist
Shamoyia Gardiner, Community Leader
Shantell Thigpen, Community Leader
Theo Rodgers, Baltimore Business Owner
Tré Murphy, Community Organizer
Vanessa Lubiner, Waverly Resident
Wanda Goodman, Popular Grove Resident
Will Brown, Gardenville Community Leader
Wynette Downer, Cedonia Community Leader
Yona Gorelick, Baltimore Resident
Zoë Reznick Gewanter, Media Artist and Youth Educator
Leaders From Across the Country
Alonzo T. Washington - Delegate, Maryland General Assembly
Alphonso Amos - Former City Councilmember, Port Huron, MI
Amanda L. Sargent - School Board Trustee, DeSoto, TX
Andrea Barefield - Mayor Pro Tem (District 1), Waco, TX
Ashley Vanorny - Councilmember (District 5), Cedar Rapids, IA
Athena Salman - State Representative & House Democratic Whip, Arizona House of Representatives
Dr. Brian Rowland - Mayor Pro Tem, Prairie View, TX
Channel Powe - President of the Governing Board, Phoenix, AZ
Chantia Lewis - Alderwoman, Milwaukee, WI
Christopher A. Johnson - County Legislator, Westchester, NY
Colin Byrd - Mayor, Greenbelt, MD
David Bowen - State Representative, Milwaukee, WI
Derrick Perry - President of Council, Norristown, PA
Dr. Dorcey L. Applyrs - Chief City Auditor, Albany, NY
Evetty Satterfield, MSW - School Board Member (District 1), Knox County, TN
Hakim Jones - Councilman, Norristown, PA
Kevin L. Carter - First Vice President, Board of Education, Pittsburgh, PA
Jameesha Harris - Alderwoman (Ward 2), New Bern, NC
Jane Kim - Member, Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, CA
Jewell Jones - State Representative, Michigan House of Representatives
Jon Hoadley - State Representative, Kalamazoo, MI
Jonathon D. Randle - Mayor-Pro Tem, City Council, Prairie View, TX
Korin L. Kirk - School Board Member, Binghamton, NY
Lea Webb - Former City Councilmember, Binghamton NY
Marcelia Nicholson - Chairwoman, Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors (District 5), Milwaukee, WI
Marita Garrett - Mayor, Wilkinsburg, PA
Melvin Carter - Mayor, Saint Paul, MN
Nicole A. Brown - City Councilwoman, Ypsilanti, MI
Paula Phillips - School Board Director, Milwaukee, WI
Pious Ali - City Councilor (At-Large), Portland, ME
Spencer Thibodeau - City Council (District 2), Portland, ME
Stephanie N. Morales - Commonwealth's Attorney, Portsmouth, VA
Svante Myrick - Mayor, Ithaca, NY
Virgil Watkins Jr. - County Commissioner (District 8), Macon-Bibb County, GA
Dr. Wes Bellamy - Former Vice-Mayor, Charlottesville, VA