Mayor Scott at Essence Festival | Annapolis News

Baltimore’s Mayor Brandon Scott is hitting the road to New Orleans for the massive Essence Festival — the nation’s premier Black culture and music event — where he’ll lead a panel on movement building and legal advocacy. The trip, costing taxpayers over $7,000 for the mayor and three staff, isn’t just a vacation — it’s part of his ongoing national strategy to spotlight Baltimore’s gun violence solutions. It’s his second year at the festival, reinforcing his commitment to using high-profile platforms to drive change while the city grapples with its own challenges. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6234c1c8c1c039fe