When Baltimore city council president, Brandon Scott decided to run for mayor, the news was received with pride and now weeks later; the 36 year old democrat has won the election making him the youngest elected Baltimore mayor in over a century.
His historic win comes after the controversial resignation of former Mayor Catherine Pugh, who stepped down last year; after a book scandal that garnered harsh criticism. Previously, the city’s youngest mayor was Democrat Martin O’Malley, according to the Baltimore Sun; who was three months older than Scott when he was elected back in 1999.
“Baltimore, our city has voted for a new way forward. I stand before you tonight, a son of Baltimore and the next mayor of our great city. I am proud, energized, and humbled by your belief in me and what we can accomplish together,” Brandon Scott said, according to WBAL-TV 11 News, on Tuesday night.
“Putting Baltimore on the right track, like setting a new and better course for America, will not happen overnight; and it won’t happen in one year, but it will happen with hard work and smart decisions. If we put aside our differences, we will move forward as a city united. Join me in uniting our city so that we can do the hard work to chart a better course for Baltimore. I’m ready to get to work, I know you are, too.” Scott continued.