District 1: James B. Kraft

410-396-4821
410-347-0547 (fax)
Room 503, City Hall
James.Kraft@baltimorecity.gov

Committees: Chair, Judiciary and Legislative Investigations; Chair, Public Safety and Health; Vice Chair, Land Use and Transportation.

Born and raised in Baltimore City, Jim Kraft has fought for the community – as an activist, as a leader in the Democratic Party, and as a neighbor for over 25 years. A father of three and grandfather of three, he also understands the opportunities and challenges of supporting a family in the City.

In the past, Jim Kraft has dedicated himself to serving as:

Interim State Senator for the 46th Legislative District
Vice President and Treasurer of the Fells Prospect Community Association
Chairman of the 46th District Democratic Central Committee
President of the United Democratic Club of the 26th Ward
Vice-Chairman of Quo Vadis Democratic Club, Board of Governors
Member of St. Casimir Church
a member of the Executive Appointments Committee.

Councilman Kraft serves as the City Council representative to:

the Maryland Municipal League (MML), where he serves on the Legislative Committee;
the Baltimore City Commission on Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP);
Clean Air Partners; and
the National League of Cities Inclusive Communities Partnership.

He is also on the Board of Directors for:

the Greektown Community Development Corporation,
the Friends of Olmsted Parks and Landscapes, and
the Baltimore Regional Chapter of the US Green Building Council.

Councilman Kraft is a Baltimore City Democratic State Central Committee member for the 46th District and has been a member of the Maryland Democratic Party Executive Committee for over 25 years. He is also a proud member of his neighborhood association, the Patterson Park Neighborhood Association, and the Friends of Patterson Park. He has also served as an officer of the Fells Prospect Community Association.

Councilman Kraft is proud to serve the First District and the City of Baltimore and welcomes your feedback.