Harry Huntley

Harry Huntley (Democratic Party) is a member of the Annapolis City Council in Maryland, representing Ward 1. He assumed office on September 9, 2024. His current term ends on December 1, 2025.

Huntley (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Annapolis City Council to represent Ward 1 in Maryland. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on September 16, 2025.^[source]

Huntley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2025

General election

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The primary will occur on September 16, 2025. The general election will occur on November 4, 2025. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.

General election for Annapolis City Council Ward 1

Thomas Krieck is running in the general election for Annapolis City Council Ward 1 on November 4, 2025.

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Annapolis City Council Ward 1

Incumbent Harry Huntley, Ben Bramsen, Ron Gunzburger, Kathleen McDermott, and Genevieve Torri are running in the Democratic primary for Annapolis City Council Ward 1 on September 16, 2025.

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		Ben Bramsen
		Ron Gunzburger
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		Genevieve Torri

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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

Harry Huntley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Huntley's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

In my day job, I’m an expert in agriculture policy, who’s worked everywhere from a small urban farm to a three-Michelin star restaurant to the US Senate Agriculture Committee.

On the city council over the past year, I think of myself as a policymaker, not a politician. But more importantly, I’m the kind of legislator who “makes it happen.” Some days that means simply picking up trash off our sidewalks, other days it means fighting to double funding for fixing sidewalks (which I did), and on some really long days it’s about bringing together the residents, businesses, and different factions of city government to hash out complex legislation, like making it easier for the city to clear snow from sidewalks. Through long days and late nights, I go out and meet residents where they are, listen to the problems they face, and sculpt innovative, cost-effective solutions that make real improvements in the real lives of very real people.

I learned how to do that growing up right here in Maryland with a family that’s always valued leaving the world better than you found it. And you can tell that I live out that creed every day by looking at the long list of community leaders–from Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth to Mayor Gavin Buckley–who are supporting my campaign.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Building community that's welcoming and joyful: We must make it easier for people who love Annapolis to invest in Annapolis—including their homes, small businesses, and neighborhoods–by cutting red tape. You shouldn’t have to beg the city for a permit. This will lower prices while making our neighborhoods more fun and friendly. And we need to protect and expand outdoor dining. I’m working almost every day to fix our broken transportation systems so parking is easy, biking is safe, and walking is fun. We need to get Hillman Garage working as easily as the other three. Short-term rentals are an existential threat to our communities. That’s why I’ve introduced commonsense legislation to cap the percentage of short term rentals on any block.
Optimizing government for trust and results: It’s got to start with elections. I have championed election reforms by introducing legislation that would switch the city to ranked choice voting and provide more transparency in our campaign finance system. I’m constantly collaborating with department heads–using my professional expertise in procurement law–to make our contracts more efficient to save you money. During my time as chair of the Finance Committee, I’ve been convinced that we must implement outcomes-based budgeting to better tie resources to results and make the most of every taxpayer dollar. That’s why I’m the only candidate with a plan to actually lower our tax rate–not just give handouts to the people who are already doing well
Focusing on local issues: I take pride in helping constituents through challenges big and small and in keeping everyone informed about city government via my biweekly newsletter. Legislatively and in the budget, I care about the “little things” that matter most to residents, like fixing sidewalks, maintaining parks, and simplifying parking. When it comes to the big things, like safety, we need more lighting, eyes on the street, and partnerships to solve more crimes. I believe the City Dock project should be about unpaving paradise and preserving it for posterity. And I’ll use my background in getting environmentally-positive projects done quickly and cost-effectively to ensure we “make it happen.”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’ve been an environmentalist my whole life. In third grade, my friends and I started an organization to collect signatures to get the Red Knot bird listed as an endangered species. I studied agriculture because I know that a more sustainable food system is one of the most important opportunities to protect our planet. Our city on the Bay can be a model for municipalities striving to be sustainable. What we see time and again is that the most environmentally-positive cities are those with strong public transit, access to good jobs and amenities, and affordable housing located near those jobs. We should also increase our tree canopy and solar capacity by making them easier for residents. And of course, we must address increased flooding.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

I say a lot that local government determines where you’re born, how you live, and when you die. These are quite literally true. City government’s zoning decides where a hospital is built. The city council’s policies are responsible for whether you can bike to work and whether you can enjoy dinner outside after. And when auto accidents and gun violence are the leading cause of juvenile death, city government has an enormous role in determining how safe our residents are, whether that's road design or police leadership.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

As a legislator, I try to model my work after Congresswoman and former State Senator Elfreth. I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with her numerous times in my day job, and she always knows how to get the right people in the room and ensure they come out with something productive. Plus, her constituent services are top notch. I’m proud to have her support in this campaign.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Listening. Leaders don’t have to have the exact same life experience as everyone in their community. They simply can’t. But they must go out of their way to seek residents’ opinions and worries to genuinely hear them out and develop policies that reflect that without the ego of believing they know best. Listening can make all the difference.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

You’ve got to tangibly improve people’s lives. Local government is where the rubber meets the road. If there’s a problem in the neighborhood, I hear about it; I might even get a knock on my door about it. So, I make a point of focusing not just on big issues like City Dock but on the “little” ones that have a real impact on people’s lives, from sidewalks to parking.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was selling organic veggies at the local farmers’ market. I loved it because there was such a sense of community, and we knew we were improving the health of our customers and the environment.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I've been endorsed by the following elected officials: Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth, State Senator Shaneka Henson, State Delegate Dana Jones, State Delegate Dylan Behler, County Executive Steuart Pittman, County Councilwoman Lisa Rodvien, School Board Representative Joanna Tobin, Mayor Gavin Buckley, mayoral candidate Jared Littmann, and former State Senator John Astle. I have also been endorsed by the Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County. I'm especially proud of my many endorsements from local businesses and neighbors, many of which you can see on my website.

Candidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable?

A resident once told me that as short term rentals have taken over her block “the sound of children’s laughter has been replaced with the sound of roller bags.”

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Doubled funding for sidewalk repair and dedicated half a million dollars a year specifically to fixing brick sidewalks.

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