Nate Carper and Kevin Lynch welcome Zac Blanchard, the newly-elected city councilman for Baltimore’s 11th district, on the podcast. Blanchard, who has a background in military service and neighborhood economic development, narrowly won the primary election by 48 votes.

Blanchard discusses his campaign strategies; future plans for addressing key issues, such as abandoned properties; and his vision for education and public safety. The episode also touches on his stance on the Inner Harbor redevelopment, crime in Federal Hill, and improving recreational facilities. Blanchard additionally shares insights into his future day-to-day life as a councilman and his strategies for effective communication with constituents.

Blanchard’s first episode on the podcast as a candidate.

Traffic study for the proposed road charges in Harborplace Master Plan.