Wendell Hill-Freeman
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Wendell Hill-Freeman (Democratic Party) ran for election for Mayor of Baltimore in Maryland. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 14, 2024.
Hill-Freeman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Wendell Hill-Freeman was born in Baltimore, Maryland. His career experience includes working as an attorney and small business owner.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Mayoral election in Baltimore, Maryland (2024)
General election
General election for Mayor of Baltimore
Incumbent Brandon Scott defeated Shannon Wright in the general election for Mayor of Baltimore on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Brandon Scott (D) | 82.2 | 130,805 | |
| Shannon Wright (R) | 17.8 | 28,408 | ||
| Total votes: 159,213 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Chukwuemeka Egwu (Unaffiliated)
- Timothy Sewell (Unaffiliated)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mayor of Baltimore
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Baltimore on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Brandon Scott | 52.8 | 48,806 | |
| Sheila Dixon | 38.9 | 35,947 | ||
| Thiru Vignarajah (Unofficially withdrew) | 3.7 | 3,379 | ||
| Bob Wallace | 3.1 | 2,823 | ||
| Wendy Bozel | 0.4 | 338 | ||
| Kevin P. Harris | 0.3 | 248 | ||
| Yolanda Pulley | 0.3 | 238 | ||
| Wayne Baker | 0.2 | 210 | ||
| Joseph Scott | 0.1 | 115 | ||
| Keith Scott | 0.1 | 108 | ||
| Wendell Hill-Freeman | 0.1 | 98 | ||
| Yasaun Young (Unofficially withdrew) | 0.1 | 92 | ||
| Texas Brown | 0.1 | 60 | ||
| Total votes: 92,462 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Mayor of Baltimore
Shannon Wright defeated Michael Moore and Donald Scoggins in the Republican primary for Mayor of Baltimore on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shannon Wright | 40.1 | 1,468 | |
| Michael Moore | 35.6 | 1,304 | ||
| Donald Scoggins | 24.2 | 887 | ||
| Total votes: 3,659 | ||||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Wendell Hill-Freeman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hill-Freeman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My name is Wendell Hill Freeman born and raised in Baltimore City. God Fearing Man, High School Graduate 2012, Small Business Owner of ABM Marketing Group in Baltimore City, Father of two Kids Tristan (7) and Zaniya Hill- Freeman (1)
- My First Top Priority When I’m Elected Mayor is Updating Our Educational System to a 21st Century Education by Bringing Trade, Financial Literacy, Drivers Education, entrepreneurship Training. Also Fire the CEO of Public City Schools and replace her with someone who will do the job effectively and efficiently. Also replacing members of the school board and doing bi weekly meetings with the school board and getting our education system to #1 in the country. In order to get kids in school we must Guarantee there safety First no matter what the education curriculum is if we can’t promise safe schools we can never move our schools where we need to be.
- My second priority will be to end the poverty in the city of Baltimore. Poverty brings Crime once we end the poverty crisis and invest into our people Crime Will go down, Our City Economy will drive because we are investing into the people who make our city function we have the power and the people to build our city the way we want it to be but in order for us to move forward we have to end poverty and give people the opportunities we deserve as American citizens. Giving our young people opportunities to be apart of the development in our city while giving them the training. Giving our residents affordable housing and lower taxes on their homes. Getting incarcerated individuals before they get released job training and skill training.
- My Third Priority is ending the corruption in our city Government And Police Department. In order for us to do that we must do a clean sweep of every department get rid of the crooks who benefit of the decline of our city and replace them with people who are passionate about being servants to our residents. Also as mayor in my first 90 days we will be doing a audit of the city’s spending over the past 50 years and anybody that has been part of any corruption will be held accountable I don’t care if it was before I was alive I don’t negotiate with criminals.
Updating our school curriculum, Ending the food derserts. Building trust in communities.
I look up to Martin Luther King Jr. I look up to him because he didn’t see color only people, the way that he wanted everyone to have equal rights and live the same no matter color is what has driven me into public office. Our people have been put in the back for to long now it’s time to put us first.
Integrity, Honesty, Transparency, Accountability, Leadership
Integrity, Honesty, Accountability, Trustworthy, God Fearing, Leader.
The key responsibilities are Managing City Services and make sure they are serving our residents on time, Serving the communities of Baltimore & Listening to the residents because we know what is Need to make our communities safer and livable. Be able to strengthen our economy and bring new business in without raising taxes, Being Accountable for your actions and commitments you make to the residents you serve.
The legacy that I wanna leave behind is to inspire the next generation of leaders that no matter what obstacles you get hit with in life they are only temporary and that you can accomplish great things it starts with your mindset and work ethic. As a person who wasn’t even supposed to be here I know that God has a calling over my life and he does for everyone follow your purpose and whatever you want will follow.
My First Job was a sales job and it turned into my career. I’ve been in direct marketing since i graduated High School in 2012 now I’m the CEO of my own Direct Marketing Company based out of Baltimore City.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad. It taught me about financial independence.
Dealing with the lost of My Blood Mother and the woman who raised me.
It’s means that as the mayor the success or failure of our city is on me.
I believe the ideal relationship between the Mayor and City Council is Partnership & Responsibility to make sure that our residents are met where they are. We are here to do what’s in the best interest of the residents that we serve so if our relationship is 100% our city will move at 1000%.
I love that there is no city in the world like Baltimore. As a Young Man who has traveled and lived in different cities across the country there is nothing like my city from The Food, our lingo, Our Music, and most importantly how I know we can do better is my favorite part. Baltimore is the greatest city in the world we need fresh leadership to move our city in the right direction and I’m your man I’ve been threw everything in Baltimore City and know with Baltimore trust in me we will move our city forward together.
Our biggest challenge over the next decade will be staying where we are or going backwards in time and we can’t afford that. This election is the most crucial Election in my lifetime because this will determine our Cities Future for the next 5-10 years. We need a Mayor who will put our people first and will be in the trenches everyday doing the work to create a new story in Baltimore History.
The relationship between city and state government is so crucial in the development of a city’s economy, Crime Fight, and Quality of Life. Baltimore is the largest city in MD and if we don’t strive then the whole state doesn’t either. I believe that we have to listen to each other and Always do what’s in the best interest of the residents we serve.
I believe the ideal relationship between city and federal government is crucial especially in every day quality of life issues that we face daily.
I believe the ideal relationship between The mayor office and law enforcement is all about accountability and transparency with each other and the citizens we serve. Everyday we need to work together to build community trust, lower the crime rate and have more officer- community engagement officers.
My views on financial transparency & government accountability is that both are very important to me. As Mayor citizens will be involved in decisions in there neighborhoods and how their tax money is being spent on a daily basis. I’m all about putting the residents best interests at all times!
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 8, 2024
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