Mary Pat Clarke, the first woman to be elected City Council President, died Sunday morning.
Baltimore City leaders, including the Mayor, have posted statements remembering the trailblazer on social media.
Maryland lost a legend in Mary Pat Clarke. She was a champion for Baltimore throughout her accomplished public service career, staying active and unrivaled in her consistent commitment to city residents. Our hearts and thoughts are with Mary Pat’s family. pic.twitter.com/UnaiFWWfor
— Lt. Governor Aruna Miller (@LtGovMiller) November 11, 2024
Tonight @DawnFlytheMoore and I join Baltimoreans in celebrating the life and the light of Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke, who served our beloved city with vision, compassion, and dedication.
— Wes Moore (@iamwesmoore) November 11, 2024
As the first woman to be City Council President, she broke barriers and we are better…
Today Baltimore has lost one of the greatest public servants of our time, Mary Pat Clarke. My family and I extend our sincerest condolences to her family. Read my full statement on her passing here: https://t.co/MyCeiuRQdB pic.twitter.com/Ll3b4vUbZM
— Odette Ramos (@odetteramos) November 10, 2024
Mary Pat Clarke passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by family after a brief illness.
— Brandon M. Scott (@MayorBMScott) November 10, 2024
She was a trailblazer, fighter, and impeccable public servant.
Her deep care for all things Baltimore, especially its people, is why I called her Council President for Life. pic.twitter.com/dWLw1bOTH6
"Baltimore is a better place because she lived here and dedicated her life to serving all of us, and for that, we as a city are eternally grateful," says Mayor Brandon Scott.
Mary Pat Clarke defined what it means to be a public servant in Baltimore. Her decades of selfless service to our city yielded incredible results for children, workers and families. She was an uncompromising moral voice.
— Zeke Cohen (@Zeke_Cohen) November 10, 2024
On a personal note: Mary Pat was a wonderful friend and… pic.twitter.com/qPk2BHW59W
It is with a heavy heart that I reflect on the passing of Council President Mary Pat Clarke. When I joined the Council, she welcomed me with open arms, offering mentorship and guidance— pic.twitter.com/ssONQw1OAw
— Isaac Yitzy Schleifer (@CouncilmanYitzy) November 10, 2024
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley issued this statement:
“Our hearts are extremely heavy with the passing of Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke. She was not only a great public servant, but a friend and mentor. This is a terrible lost to our City. Her unwavering commitment to the citizens of Baltimore was unmatched and she will be greatly missed. I send my deepest condolences to her husband Joe and their family.”
She served on the City Council in various capacities for nearly 30 years.
The City named a new playground in her honor just three months ago.
She was 83 years old and leaves behind four children and 10 grandchildren.
