Zeke Cohen

“You’re going to be asking people to choose between food and water." Many who provided testimony noted that the increases are coming at the same time as rate supply increases on Baltimore Gas and Electric services.

Zeke Cohen first joined the City Council in 2016, representing District 1.

He promised a city council dedicated to public safety, justice, and improved city services.

Council member Zeke Cohen joins Midday to share his priorities as the next City Council President.

His coalition of supporters say Baltimore’s likely next City Council President is not a politician, but a change agent.

“If you choose me, you’re choosing a son of Baltimore who can deliver legislatively,” said Nick Mosby in his quest to secure a second term as city council president.

Shannon Sneed is running for City Council President again, facing off against Councilman Zeke Cohen and incumbent Nick Mosby in a tightly contested Democratic primary.

The sophomore councilman is ready for a promotion. He hopes voters elect him to Council President, the city’s second highest elected position.

With the race in a three-way tie, the candidates for Baltimore City Council President join Midday to make their case and debate the the region's pressing issues.

We go On the Record with Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen, running citywide to be Council president. How would he boost hiring first responders, inspectors and other safety workers? How does holding youth accountable fit with trauma-informed care?