We can make a difference.
I’ve always believed that coming together and working right here, in our local community, is where we can have the most impact.
My Commitments to You
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As your local representative, I will be committed to listening and engaging across the community. Throughout my public life, my door has always been ope,n and I'll continue to be actively engaged and available across the district to hear your concerns and generate solutions together.
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I will be an advocate for you in the County Council, the County Executive’s Office, and across all levels of government. I will put my knowledge, experience and networks to work for you.
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Throughout my public life I have fought for representation and equity, celebrated diversity, and worked to ensure everyone in our community feels safe and has a voice. I will continue to fight and work for these values, because I deeply believe that our diversity and shared humanity is our greatest strength.
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I will continue to reach out, build connections and work in partnership with residents, community groups, and government at all levels to achieve positive outcomes and solve problems. By working together across our district, our county and our state, we can tackle our challenges and create a vibrant future for our children.
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We cannot solve the challenges we face by thinking small. From our waterways and rising oceans, to schools, transportation, jobs and housing – we need to think outside the box to find, and fund, solutions that are sustainable to ensure our children have a strong and vibrant future here in Anne Arundel.
Vision
Gavin Buckley is an entrepreneur and businessman who served as the Mayor of Annapolis from 2017 to 2025. He has built a reputation for innovation, dynamic leadership, inspirational vision, and an ability to overcome obstacles to get things done.
Experience
Over three decades in business, Gavin has built partnerships with other business owners and community groups to initiate a number of successful, recurring events, including, “Dining Under the Stars,” the “Annapolis Fringe Festival,” and “First Sunday Arts Festival.” These efforts led to a gradual revitalization of West Street, now known as the Annapolis Arts District -- a thriving hub for new businesses, arts, and community events.
Gavin’s two terms as Mayor were defined by innovation and results. He introduced governance reform, diversified leadership, and implemented community-driven planning to address long-neglected issues such as flooding; revitalization of the downtown economy; a more sustainable approach to transit; and greater representation and inclusion for marginalized and underserved communities.
Results
The initiatives led by Gavin resulted in the highest bond ratings ever achieved by the City of Annapolis; a vibrant, community-built concept plan for a re-imagined, flood-proof City Dock; new parks and trail connections; a range of new, sustainable electric transit services; a new downtown parking garage built through an innovative P3 partnership; a transformation plan for public housing; a more transparent development process; and new programs and resources to combat substance abuse and gun violence and create opportunities for at-risk youth.
As Mayor Gavin also led through unprecedented challenges including the tragic mass shooting at the Capital Gazette, the Covid-19 pandemic, and a series of natural disasters, including a tornado and increasingly frequent flooding events. Throughout these challenges, he worked with the county, the state, and federal partners to source funding and secure services to bring relief to impacted residents and businesses.
“As Mayor, I learned how connected all parts of our community and region really are. We need each other and we need to work together to achieve lasting, sustainable solutions. That’s why I now want to work at the County level. I want to keep applying those skills for our region, strengthen our partnerships, and find sustainable solutions for our community so that our children can make a future right here in Anne Arundel.”
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