In November 2002, the voters of Baltimore City approved a new structure for Baltimore City Council representation of citizen interests. Since 1922, the Council consisted of 18 council members, with three members elected from each of six districts. The restructured Council now
has 14 council members, each elected from a single-member district. The Council President will continue to be elected by voters citywide.

In November 2003 Council President Dixon set up a Baltimore City Council Transition Commission made up of representatives in the fields of business, law, politics and academia. The commissioners proposed changes in the City Charter and various ordinances and rules that must be made to accommodate the new council structure. They also considered steps to make the City Council a more efficient and effective legislative body.

The commissioners solicited comment from city agencies and the public throughout this process. They submitted an interim report in March 2004, and their final report was submitted to the council and made public in November 2004. The Transition Commission's recommendations will serve as guidelines for the newly-elected City Council.

Members

• Zelig Robinson, Chair
• George A. Nilson, Vice Chair
• Tony Ambridge
• Victor Bonaparte
• Karen M. Footner
• Vera Hall
• Lenneal J. Henderson
• Jody Landers
• Kim Nunnally
• Ronald L. Schultz
• Michael Seipp
• Stuart O. Simms
• Joseph L. Smith
• Otho M. Thompson

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