J.D. Merrill, a former special assistant to the chief of staff in Baltimore City Public Schools and former city schools teacher, today launched a campaign for the State Senate in District 41.
Stretching along the outer edges of northern Baltimore to West Baltimore, the 41st is currently represented in by state Sen. Nathaniel Oaks, who is under federal indictment for taking bribes in exchange for official business. Merrill is the only candidate to file in the district thus far.
In an introduction video, Merrill points to the surging homicide rate and a “$130 million budget gap” for schools as a call for new leadership. On Twitter this afternoon, he positioned himself as a champion for education funding in light of the recent headlines about heating in city schools.
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