LOCAL · MD · 1971-1987
William Donald Schaefer
Mayor of Baltimore · Democrat · Maryland
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16-year tenure; later MD Gov 1987-1995
Background
William Donald Schaefer (1921–2011) was Baltimore Mayor 1971-1987 + MD Governor 1987-1995 + MD Comptroller 1999-2007. "Do it now" mayoral style; oversaw the Inner Harbor revival + Camden Yards' construction. Remained a Dem despite increasingly Reagan-aligned conservative views; endorsed George W. Bush 2000. Comptroller years marked by intemperate remarks — most notoriously calling AIDS-prevention efforts "a fraud" 2008. Died April 18 2011.
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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