Baltimore City Leaders Host Annual 'Baltimore Night' in Annapolis

Event brings city and state officials together to discuss legislative priorities and partnership

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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City and state elected officials, city agencies, and residents gathered for the annual 'Baltimore Night' event in Annapolis on Thursday. The event, hosted by Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, provided an opportunity for Baltimore's state delegation and city leaders to discuss legislative priorities and the ongoing partnership between the city and state.

Why it matters

The annual 'Baltimore Night' event allows city and state leaders to directly engage with constituents, showcase their collaborative efforts, and highlight key legislative issues impacting Baltimore. In a challenging budget year, the event underscores the importance of the city-state relationship and unified efforts to address affordability, economic growth, and public safety concerns.

The details

At the event, Mayor Scott, Baltimore City Councilmembers, and state legislators discussed several legislative priorities, including bills related to vehicle registration, transportation funding, and community violence intervention programs. State Senate President Bill Ferguson also emphasized the focus on affordability and economic growth, despite 'federal chaos'.

  • The annual 'Baltimore Night' event took place on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
  • The Maryland General Assembly is currently in its 90-day legislative session.

The players

Brandon Scott

The Mayor of Baltimore City.

Bill Ferguson

The President of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 46.

Luke Clippinger

A Democratic delegate representing Baltimore City's 46th District in the Maryland General Assembly.

Robbyn Lewis

A Democratic delegate representing Baltimore City's 46th District in the Maryland General Assembly.

Mark Edelson

A Democratic delegate representing Baltimore City's 46th District in the Maryland General Assembly.

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What they’re saying

“To have our residents come to Annapolis (and) be able to talk with their legislators during the session, for us to talk about the things that we're working on together, especially in a tough budget year like this.”

— Brandon Scott, Mayor of Baltimore City

“Every year we try to have an event to bring people from Baltimore to Annapolis to really see the work that we're doing. I think our priorities are absolutely pretty clear. Number one is affordability; we've got to make it easier to live in the city of Baltimore and the state of Maryland, and make it cheaper. We also have to find a way to grow. We have to, despite all the federal chaos, we've got to grow our economy.”

— Bill Ferguson, President, Maryland State Senate

“Just the other day, we were out fighting back against some, what we consider to be incursion by Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) on the peninsula, making sure that Baltimoreans are not being overcharged by BGE. We're here with my mayor, Brandon Scott, who has been leading the fight to reduce violence in our city to historic lows. Our state's attorney, all of us working together for the betterment of Baltimore.”

— Zeke Cohen, President, Baltimore City Council

What’s next

The Maryland General Assembly will continue its 90-day legislative session, with city and state leaders working to advance their shared priorities for Baltimore.

The takeaway

The annual 'Baltimore Night' event demonstrates the strong partnership and collaborative efforts between Baltimore City and Maryland state leaders, as they work together to address key issues impacting the city and its residents, including affordability, economic growth, and public safety.