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Quick facts for kids Nick J. Mosby
Mosby in 2023
President of the Baltimore City Council
In office December 10, 2020 – December 5, 2024
Preceded by	Brandon Scott
Succeeded by	Zeke Cohen
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 40th district
In office January 31, 2017 – December 10, 2020
Appointed by	Larry Hogan
Preceded by	Barbara A. Robinson
Succeeded by	Marlon Amprey
Personal details
Born	Nicholas James Mosby 1978 (age 46–47) Baltimore, Maryland
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Marilyn Mosby ​ ​ (m. 2005; separated 2023)​
Residence	Reservoir Hill, Maryland
Education	Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Alma mater	Tuskegee University
Occupation	Electrical engineer Politician

Nicholas James Mosby (born 1978) is an American politician from Baltimore, Maryland. He served as the president of the Baltimore City Council from 2020 to 2024.

Before becoming council president, Mosby was a member of the city council from 2011 to 2016. In 2017, he was appointed to the Maryland House of Delegates, where he represented Baltimore's 40th District. He was elected as Baltimore City Council president in 2020. Mosby ran for the same position again in 2024 but was defeated in the Democratic primary election by Zeke Cohen.

Early Life and Education

Nick Mosby was born in the Northwood neighborhood of Baltimore. He went to Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, a high school where he was on the debate team and was the student council president. Even in high school, his friends said he wanted to be mayor one day.

After high school, Mosby attended Tuskegee University. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering in 2001. He joined the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Before starting his political career, Mosby worked as an engineer for companies like Verizon and Baltimore Gas and Electric.

Political Career

Mosby's career in politics has included serving on the Baltimore City Council, in the Maryland state government, and as the City Council President.

First Term on the Baltimore City Council

Mosby in 2012 with Governor Martin O'Malley (left) and City Councilor Brandon Scott (right)

Mosby first ran for a seat on the Baltimore City Council in 2007 but was not successful. He ran again in 2011 for the 7th district seat and won. His victory over the current council member, Belinda Conaway, was seen as a surprise by many in the city.

During his time on the council, Mosby worked on many different issues. He supported Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake on some budget decisions. He also proposed a new commission to help oversee how the city checks its own spending.

Key Issues and Legislation

Mosby in 2020

Mosby focused on improving life for people in Baltimore. In 2014, he started a "Get Fit with Councilman Mosby" program to give people free access to fitness and healthy cooking classes. He also tried to pass a law that would require warning labels on sugary drink ads to help children make healthier choices.

One of his most important achievements was the "Ban the Box" law. This law stopped private companies from asking about a person's criminal history on job applications. The goal was to give people who had been in trouble in the past a fair chance at getting a job. Baltimore became one of many cities and states with this type of law.

Community and Development

Mosby was involved in decisions about new construction in the city. He wanted to make sure that new housing projects also included affordable homes for low-income families. He also supported community projects like urban farms, which he saw as a way to create jobs and positive activities for young people.

Following the death of Freddie Gray and the protests in Baltimore in 2015, Mosby was a visible leader in the community. He called for calm and pointed out that the city needed to invest more in neighborhoods like West Baltimore. He worked with community members to help end the unrest and supported programs to reduce violence.

Running for Mayor

In 2015, after the citywide unrest, Mosby decided to run for mayor of Baltimore. During his campaign, he proposed ideas like creating a task force to help people with job training and making the city's school board partially elected.

He also called for cutting property taxes and making the city government more modern. A week before the election, Mosby dropped out of the race and supported another candidate, Catherine E. Pugh, who went on to win.

Maryland House of Delegates

In 2017, Mosby was appointed to fill a vacant seat in the Maryland House of Delegates. As a state delegate, he worked on laws for all of Maryland. He focused on issues like lead paint removal, property values, and school funding.

He sponsored a bill to help people affected by gambling addiction and another to research the effects of Maryland's gun laws. He also worked to get more funding for Maryland's historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Baltimore City Council President

Mosby (right) in 2023 with Governor Wes Moore

In December 2019, Mosby announced he was running for President of the Baltimore City Council. He was seen as a top candidate from the beginning. He won the Democratic primary election in June 2020 and then easily won the general election in November.

As City Council President, he was one of the most powerful leaders in Baltimore's city government. He ran for a second term in 2024 but lost the primary election to Zeke Cohen.

After the City Council

In February 2025, Governor Wes Moore appointed Mosby to the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Commission.

Personal Life

In 2005, Mosby married Marilyn Mosby, who later became the top prosecutor for Baltimore City. They were often called a "power couple" in Maryland politics. They filed for divorce in July 2023.

Mosby is a lifelong Catholic.

Electoral History