Together we can make a difference.
Please visit our Endorsements page to see the full list of those endorsing Gavin
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Congressman Jamie Raskin
“Gavin is an inspiring leader and a fearless fighter for his local community who has taken on challenges that have defeated others and won,” Rep. Raskin noted. “His vision and forceful advocacy to State and Federal partners was key to securing funding for the Annapolis City Dock Resilience Project. He has the kind of creative persistence that makes all the difference in public life. The people of Anne Arundel County and indeed all of us in our state, are lucky to have Gavin in our politics and fighting for us.”
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Governor Wes Moore
We have delivered enormous progress for the people of Maryland since taking office, but there is still more work to do. In order to continue record drops in violent crime, keep lowering costs for Maryland families, and make our schools even stronger I need a team that will push back and push forward to build a Maryland that leaves no one behind. Gavin Buckley is a leader who will help us finish the job. Together with Gavin, we will all work day and night to continue the progress we’ve seen in Anne Arundel County and throughout Maryland.”
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Lisa Rodvien, current District 6 Representative
Gavin’s record as Mayor of Annapolis reflects the leadership, determination, and vision needed to effectively represent District 6 on the Anne Arundel County Council. His work advancing the City Dock project is a prime example. He created numerous opportunities for public input, built broad community support, and persevered despite opposition. Today, the project is funded and underway, transforming a frequently flooded parking lot into a space worthy of one of the nation’s most historic and special cities.
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Chris Trumbauer
Former Council Member for District 6
Gavin is what we need on the County Council for District 6. We need someone who will fight for our environment, our green spaces, and our waterways. We need someone who will invest in our school system, in our neighborhoods, and in the vibrancy of our whole community. We know that's what Gavin will do because we’ve seen him do it before. We know he works hard and we know that he cares. We know he’s going to show up every day and fight for us and for our whole community, so that Anne Arundel County continues to be one of the best places to live for all of us.
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Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County
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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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