The Mayor
Elected at-largeTB
⭐ Mayor of Annapolis
Tanya Buckley
Independent · Term: 2025 – 2029 · 1st term
Mayor Buckley took office in January 2026 after a career as a small-business owner in West Annapolis and four years of service on the Annapolis Maritime Advisory Board. Her priorities include affordable housing, climate resilience for the City Dock, and modernizing how the city delivers services to residents.
Office
410-263-7997
Email
mayor@annapolis.gov
Office Hours
Wed 4–6 PM (walk-in)
City Council
8 ward-elected membersMD
WARD 1
Marcus Davis
Democrat · Term: 2025–2029 · 2nd term
Represents: Historic District, Murray Hill, Downtown, City Dock area
Phone
410-263-7944
Email
m.davis@annapolis.gov
Committee assignments
Chair · Public Safety
Finance
Historic
14
Bills sponsored
98%
Attendance
3
Years served
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WARD 2
⭐ Vice-Mayor
Rachel Brooks
Democrat · Term: 2025–2029 · 3rd term
Represents: Eastport, Bay Ridge, Tucker Street, Harness Creek
Phone
410-263-7945
Email
r.brooks@annapolis.gov
Committee assignments
Chair · Finance
Public Works
Maritime
28
Bills sponsored
96%
Attendance
9
Years served
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WARD 3
Lydia Henson
Democrat · Term: 2025–2029 · 1st term
Represents: Parole, West Annapolis, Wardour, Annapolis Roads
Phone
410-263-7946
Email
l.henson@annapolis.gov
Committee assignments
Chair · Environmental
Planning
Housing
9
Bills sponsored
100%
Attendance
1
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WARD 4
Kenji Chen
Democrat · Term: 2025–2029 · 2nd term
Represents: Hillsmere, Bay Hills, Forest Drive corridor (north)
Phone
410-263-7947
Email
k.chen@annapolis.gov
Committee assignments
Chair · Transportation
Public Safety
Tech & Innov.
12
Bills sponsored
94%
Attendance
5
Years served
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WARD 5
James Whitaker
Republican · Term: 2025–2029 · 2nd term
Represents: Admiral Heights, Heritage Harbour, Annapolis Cove
Phone
410-263-7948
Email
j.whitaker@annapolis.gov
Committee assignments
Finance
Housing
Public Works
7
Bills sponsored
92%
Attendance
5
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WARD 6
Patricia Rodriguez
Democrat · Term: 2025–2029 · 1st term
Represents: Clay Street, Pleasant Street, Old Fourth Ward, Spa Creek (north)
Phone
410-263-7949
Email
p.rodriguez@annapolis.gov
Committee assignments
Chair · Housing
Community Svcs
Recreation
11
Bills sponsored
100%
Attendance
1
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WARD 7
Andrew Thompson
Republican · Term: 2025–2029 · 1st term
Represents: Forest Drive corridor (south), Quiet Waters area, Riva Road
Phone
410-263-7950
Email
a.thompson@annapolis.gov
Committee assignments
Planning
Transportation
Ethics
5
Bills sponsored
90%
Attendance
1
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WARD 8
Diane Foster
Democrat · Term: 2025–2029 · 3rd term
Represents: Germantown, Homewood, Newtowne 20, Robinwood
Phone
410-263-7951
Email
d.foster@annapolis.gov
Committee assignments
Chair · Community Svcs
Environmental
Recreation
22
Bills sponsored
98%
Attendance
9
Years served
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Council meeting schedule
Upcoming sessions · Open to publicNext 5 scheduled meetings
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27MayAgenda & packet →City Council Regular Meeting
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10JunSign up to speak →FY27 Budget Public Hearing
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17JunAgenda →City Council Work Session
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24JunPreview →City Council Regular Meeting · FY27 Budget Adoption
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08JulAgenda →City Council Regular Meeting
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