Andrew Bradshaw
Andrew Tyler Bradshaw | |
|---|---|
| 20th Mayor of the City of Cambridge | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Victoria Jackson-Stanley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 30, 1989 Cambridge, Maryland USA |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania State University (B.A.) |
| Profession | Businessperson |
| Website | bradshawforcambridge |
Andrew Tyler Bradshaw (born July 30, 1989) is an American politician who currently serves as Mayor of the City of Cambridge, Maryland. He is the first Republican to hold the office of Mayor[1] of Cambridge, Maryland. He is also the youngest Mayor in Cambridge's history.[2]
Background[edit]
Bradshaw was born and grew up in the Cambridge area. He was raised by his grandparents, Roy Linwood and Faye [neé Adkins] Bradshaw, and his uncle, Roy Chaplin Bradshaw. His parents suffered from addiction throughout his youth..[3] Bradshaw attended the Pennsylvania State University, earning degrees in Political Science, History, and Law & Society. He graduated with a 3.91 GPA, earning magna cum laude honors, and being named Phi Beta Kappa.[4] Bradshaw is a volunteer firefighter with Cambridge's Rescue Fire Company, where he has been a top-ten responding member.[5] Bradshaw fathers two sons Kaison Jay William Messier and Andrew Tyler Bradshaw Jr. and a daughter Kodi Brynleigh Bradshaw with his current wife Vanessa Bradshaw (Matthews) (whom he married on April 6, 2020).
Election[edit]
On October 17, 2020, in a non-partisan election Bradshaw and incumbent Mayor Victoria Jackson-Stanley had the two highest vote tallies, moving on to a December 1 runoff election. Bradshaw received 819 votes, Jackson-Stanley 1197 votes, Ward 3 Commissioner LaShon Foster 568 votes and Robert Larimer finished last with 363 votes.[6] Under Cambridge local election laws, a candidate must receive fifty percent of the vote to win, forcing the December 1 runoff. On December 1, 2020, voters chose Bradshaw over the three-term incumbent Jackson-Stanley by a 1,643 to 1,219 margin, capturing 57.41% of the vote.[7]
Electoral history[edit]
| Date | Election | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor, City of Cambridge | ||||
| October 17, 2020 | General | Victoria Jackson-Stanley | 1,197 | 40.62 |
| Andrew Bradshaw | 819 | 27.79 | ||
| La-Shon Banks Foster | 568 | 19.27 | ||
| Robert Larimer | 363 | 12.32 | ||
| December 1, 2020 | Runoff | Andrew Bradshaw | 1,643 | 57.41 |
| Victoria Jackson-Stanley | 1,219 | 42.59 | ||
Actions as Mayor of Cambridge[edit]
Public Safety[edit]
One of Bradshaw's first actions as Mayor was introduction of a property tax credit for members of Cambridge Police Department and Rescue Fire Company who reside within the corporate limits of Cambridge. The tax credit is designed as a recruiting and retention tool for the departments.[8] Bradshaw also made raises for police a central issue within the budget process. Finally, Bradshaw has made upgrading and replacement of obsolete fire apparatus one of the key expenditures for American Rescue Plan funds, bringing equipment to date and introducing a capital replacement program moving forward.
Bradshaw witnessed an assault-in-progress early during his term, intervening and bringing the assault to an end. He has become an advocate for community action to bring violent crime to an end.[9]
Cambridge Waterfront Development Incorporated[edit]
Bradshaw has been active in providing guidance for Cambridge Waterfront Development Incorporated (CWDI), an instrumentality of the City of Cambridge and Dorchester County formed to aid and direct the redevelopment of approximately forty acres along the Choptank River. The Mayor of Cambridge serves as sole member of the nonprofit corporation. Since taking office, Bradshaw has negotiated the transfer of approximately ten acres along the waterfront to CWDI, while ensuring a public RFP will guide the development. Additionally, Bradshaw negotiated other safeguards and requirements to ensure public engagement and input during the development process, while also introducing additional ethics and conflict of interest reporting requirements.[10]
Commercial and Residential Development[edit]
Since Bradshaw became Mayor, several commercial and residential development projects have entered various stages of completion. Four restaurants have opened or relocated to Downtown Cambridge, with others opening elsewhere in the City. RAR Brewing has undergone an expansion termed "RAR 3.0." Several Downtown buildings have seen acquisitions occur and renovations begin. Meanwhile, along the Route 50 corridor, a new medical pavilion, Tractor Supply Company, Advance Auto Parts, and grocery store are either approaching completion or have opened since Bradshaw entered office. New industrial warehousing space broke ground in July, 2021, as well. Finally, several residential developments that had been stalled since the housing crisis in 2008 began construction following Bradshaw's election, with several hundred new housing units expected to be built as a result.
In addition to new development, Bradshaw and other new members of the Cambridge City Council have made housing reform for Cambridge a primary goal. Bradshaw's proposals for housing quality standards, tiered rental licensing, and abandoned property licensing requirements are part of a multifaceted approach being proposed by elected officials in Cambridge.[11]
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Cambridge Mayors, Dorchester County, Maryland". Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ↑ "Mayor Andrew Bradshaw". City of Cambridge. City of Cambridge. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ↑ Black, Christie. "Penn State adult student awarded for turning life around". Penn State News. Pennsylvania State University. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ↑ "Mayor Andrew Bradshaw". City of Cambridge. City of Cambridge. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ↑ Carr, Kevin. "77th Annual Rescue Fire Company Inc Banquet". Rescue Fire Company. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ↑ Detmer, Mike. "Election run-off set for Cambridge mayor, Wards 2 and 3". Dorchester Star. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ↑ Detmer, Mike. "Bradshaw wins Cambridge mayor race, new slate of commissioners elected". Dorchester Star. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ↑ Ryan, Dave. "Council considers tax credits for CPD, RFC". Bay to Bay News. Independent Newsmedia Inc. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ↑ Snow, Torrey. "Mayor Andrew Bradshaw: Intervening in an Assault". WBAL News Radio. WBAL Baltimore. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ↑ Ryan, Dave. "Port Property development process moves forward". Bay to Bay News. Independent Newsmedia. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ↑ Clark, Jordie (14 May 2021). "City officials address the ongoing housing and slumlord issues". 47ABC. Marquee Broadcasting Inc. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
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