Politics & Government

Sheila Dixon Is Running For Mayor Again

The formerly disgraced mayor announced her plan to seek office again; she's among nearly 20 candidates running for Baltimore's mayoral seat.

During her opening speech, former Mayor Sheila Dixon said she believes she has what it takes to manage the city and offered an apology.
During her opening speech, former Mayor Sheila Dixon said she believes she has what it takes to manage the city and offered an apology. (WJZ)

BALTIMORE, MD — Sheila Dixon officially announced Saturday morning that she is running for mayor again. The 65-year-old announced her run around 11 a.m. at the Ruth M. Kirk Recreation and Learning Center in the Franklin Square neighborhood of Baltimore.

“It took a lot for me to decide to get back into this race,” Dixon said. “For most people who know me, I don’t like politics; I love service.”

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