Baltimore Leaders Host Annual 'Baltimore Night' in Annapolis

City and state officials gather 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 in Annapolis at the Miller Senate Office Building on Thursday. The event was hosted by Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and featured Maryland State Senate President Bill Ferguson, as well as several Baltimore City Councilmembers. The leaders discussed legislative priorities around issues like transportation funding, violence reduction, and working with state representatives.

Why it matters

The annual Baltimore Night in Annapolis event provides an opportunity for city and state leaders to come together, discuss shared priorities, and strengthen the partnership between Baltimore and the state government. With a tough budget year ahead, this event allows officials to advocate for the city's needs and ensure Baltimore's voice is heard in the state legislature.

The details

The event featured city and state elected officials, including Mayor Brandon Scott, Maryland State Senate President Bill Ferguson, and several Baltimore City Councilmembers. They discussed legislative priorities such as a bill addressing Virginia license plates, transportation funding, violence reduction strategies, and working with the state government on issues impacting Baltimore. City leaders emphasized the importance of this event in bringing residents to Annapolis to engage directly with their state representatives.

  • The annual Baltimore Night in Annapolis event took place on Thursday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Brandon Scott

The mayor of Baltimore who hosted the event alongside state legislators.

Bill Ferguson

The Maryland State Senate President who attended the event.

Luke Clippinger

A Baltimore City delegate representing the 46th District.

Robbyn Lewis

A Baltimore City delegate representing the 46th District.

Mark Edelson

A Baltimore City delegate representing the 46th District.

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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 (wbal.com)

“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. We've got to protect against a lawless Trump administration that has been out of control and has had Marylanders and Baltimoreans in the crosshairs.”

— Bill Ferguson, Maryland State Senate President (wbal.com)

“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. That's what this is all about. That's why we want to come down here, make our presence felt, and just make sure folks know that we are going to stand together.”

— Zeke Cohen, Baltimore City Council President (wbal.com)

The takeaway

The annual Baltimore Night in Annapolis event demonstrates the strong partnership between Baltimore city and state leaders, as they work together to advocate for the city's needs and priorities in the state legislature. This bipartisan collaboration is crucial for addressing key issues like affordability, economic growth, and public safety in Baltimore.