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Nick J. Mosby
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Mosby in 2023
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| President of the Baltimore City Council | |
| In office December 10, 2020 – December 5, 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Brandon Scott |
| Succeeded by | Zeke Cohen |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 40th district |
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| In office January 31, 2017 – December 10, 2020 |
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| Appointed by | Larry Hogan |
| Preceded by | Barbara A. Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Marlon Amprey |
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Nicholas James Mosby
1978 (age 46–47) Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Residence | Reservoir Hill, Maryland |
| Education | Baltimore Polytechnic Institute |
| Alma mater | Tuskegee University |
| Occupation | Electrical engineer Politician |
Nicholas James Mosby (born in 1978) is an American politician. He served as the president of the Baltimore City Council from 2020 to 2024. Before that, he was a member of the city council from 2011 to 2016. He also served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 2017 to 2020, representing Baltimore City.
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About Nick Mosby's Early Life and Education
Mosby grew up in the Northwood neighborhood of Baltimore. He went to Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, a high school known for its strong academic programs. While there, he was active in the debate team and was even the student council president. Some classmates said he dreamed of becoming mayor even back then!
After high school, Mosby attended Tuskegee University. He earned a degree in electrical engineering in 2001. He also joined the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Later, he worked as an engineer and project manager for companies like Verizon and Baltimore Gas and Electric before starting his political career.
Nick Mosby's Political Journey
Starting in the Baltimore City Council
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Mosby first tried to join the Baltimore City Council in 2007 but didn't win. However, he didn't give up! In 2011, he ran again for a different district, District 7. This time, he won the primary election with 51% of the votes. He then won the general election with a large majority, becoming a city council member.
What Did He Do as a Council Member?
As a council member, Mosby worked on many important issues for Baltimore.
- Health and Fitness: In 2014, he started the "Get Fit with Councilman Mosby" Challenge. This program offered free fitness and cooking classes to people in the city. He also wanted to add warning labels to ads for sugary drinks to help children make healthier choices.
- Protecting the Environment: He supported a plan to charge a small fee for disposable plastic bags in stores. This was meant to help reduce litter and protect the environment.
- Helping People Find Jobs: Mosby was a big supporter of "Ban the Box" legislation. This law made it illegal for many employers in Baltimore to ask about a person's criminal history on job applications. The idea was to give people with past mistakes a better chance to get a job. He worked hard to get this law passed, even when some businesses were against it.
- Community Support During Difficult Times: In 2015, after the death of Freddie Gray, there were many protests in Baltimore. Mosby's district included the area where Freddie Gray lived. He was very visible during this time, working with community members to help bring peace. He also spoke about the need for more investment in neighborhoods that had been overlooked for many years. He believed that people in West Baltimore felt left out of the city's progress.
Running for Mayor
After his time on the city council, Mosby decided to run for mayor of Baltimore in 2016. He wanted to bring new ideas to the city, like making the city's Civilian Review Board (which looks into police actions) more independent. He also suggested helping people with past criminal records get their records cleared and find job training. He eventually dropped out of the race before the primary election.
Serving in the Maryland House of Delegates
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In 2017, Mosby was chosen to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates. This is part of the state government that makes laws for all of Maryland.
What Did He Do as a Delegate?
As a delegate, Mosby worked on laws that affected the whole state.
- Supporting Education: He supported laws to increase funding for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in Maryland. This was to help make up for past unfair treatment.
- Helping Homeowners: He worked to stop Baltimore City from putting liens (a legal claim) on homes and churches because of unpaid water bills.
- Ethics and Fairness: He sponsored bills to improve ethics, fight corruption, and make campaign finance rules fairer.
- Supporting Families: He supported changes to the child support system. These changes would make sure courts consider a parent's real income and situation before deciding how much child support they should pay.
Becoming Baltimore City Council President
In 2019, Mosby decided to run for the President of the Baltimore City Council. This is a very important role in the city government. He won the Democratic primary election and then easily won the general election in November 2020. He became the City Council President in December 2020.
As City Council President, Mosby led the city council's meetings and helped guide new laws. He ran for a second term in 2024 but was not re-elected.
Nick Mosby's Personal Life
In 2005, Nick Mosby married Marilyn James, who later became the State's Attorney for Baltimore City. They were often called a "power couple" in Maryland politics. They separated in 2023.
Mosby has faced some questions about his personal finances, which he has worked to resolve. He is a lifelong Catholic.
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Mosby in 2020
