Mitchell exploring a run for the General Assembly
While at the Board of Elections office this week in Annapolis pulling a file on Sen. Ulysses Currie, we ran into former Baltimore City Councilman Keiffer J. Mitchell.
He said he was there because he is “exploring” running for a state office – maybe a delegate in the 44th District, maybe take on Sen. Verna L. Jones, who was elected in Nov. 2002.
“I am walking in just to see what the process is,” Mitchell said. “I haven’t made a firm decision about what I’m going to do.”
Mitchell mounted a primary challenge against Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon in 2007, but lost overwhelmingly. His campaign message of cleaning up City Hall corruption did not appeal to voters at the time. But perhaps he’s betting that after Dixon’s indictment and resignation, voters in the 44th will take a fresh look.
Comments
I don't live in Baltimore anymore, but I'd vote for him. He's always been a pretty stand-up guy.
Posted by: Ealan | April 22, 2010 1:11 PM
I have always liked Keiffer and voted for him in the primary, but, Verna will be tough to beat. She is also a well liked rep.
Posted by: Sean Tully | April 22, 2010 1:14 PM
"Overwhelmingly"? Frankly, I think in the wake of the Dixon fiasco, there are a lot of people who had wished they had stood up against the status quo. His narrative going forward is very positive, and powerful- I think he'll be tough to beat in whatever race he chooses to enter.
Posted by: Samuel | April 22, 2010 4:21 PM
We need more people like Keiffer in city politics! Glad to hear he is considering another run for office. He would help put this city on the right track!
Posted by: Kms | April 24, 2010 1:15 PM
Right on Keifer!
The 44th could stand a little shakin up.
I would suggest you slow walk yourself
back into the political game.
To take on Senator Verna Jones, would
be a little silly. Especially since she is
not doing a bad job.
The weakness of the Senator is a weak
delegation. YES, one of these folks needs to be replaced. Senator Jones
could better service the 44th with a
stronger delegation crew.
Take your pick of whose the weak
delegate in the trio. But, definitely,
one needs to be retired
Posted by: bmoretruthful | April 27, 2010 5:09 PM
I only hope he switches parties and runs as a Republican. Now that would be an exciting race.
Posted by: Duane | April 28, 2010 1:49 PM