By AFRO Staff
There’s an open seat on the Baltimore City Council for District 8 after Kristerfer A. Burnett announced he will not be running for re-election. Del. Bilal Ali amongst the five candidates that are looking to fill the position.
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Previously, he served in the Maryland legislature as a delegate for District 41. The former delegate served from February 2017 to January 2019. He was appointed to fill a vacancy and then defeated for election in the 2018 Democratic primary.With previous experience serving on the State Central Democratic Committee, he is promising to use his connections from over the years to provide resources to the residents of District 8 and beyond if elected to City Council.
The veteran politician is focused on public safety, education, community development and housing security for elders. Ali shared with the AFRO that ensuring our youth are learning at their appropriate grade levels is something he’s looking to prioritize due to the long term effects that can occur when children are behind in school.
His commitment to Baltimore City has been seen through the work he’s previously done and his desire to continue this work is undeniably clear. For this reason, the AFRO endorses Del. Bilal Ali for Baltimore City Council in District 8.
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