Health & Fitness
Stokes Tells Supporters He Is Running For Mayor
After much speculation, it seems Councilman Stokes is making it official - he is running for mayor.
Baltimore City Councilman Carl Stokes (D-12) said on his Facebook page on Sunday that "I am campaigning for Mayor of the City of Baltimore".
Although he has previously discussed running, there has been no official announcement that he plans to give up his District 12 seat on the City Council for a mayoral run.
Stokes titled his open letter "A Mayor for Our Baltimore!"
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Stokes is holding a rally on Wednesday, May 18, at Terra Café, 101 East 25th Street (corner St. Paul & 25th Streets) from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Stokes has set up a campaign website.
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As of May 15, 2011, at 9 a.m., Stokes is not listed as having filed with the Maryland State Board of Elections.
Five Democratic Party candidates have already filed with the Maryland State Board of Elections to replace Stokes on the City Council.