Mayor Scott Appoints Chezia Cager as Chief of Staff

BALTIMORE, MD. (November 8, 2022) - Mayor Brandon M. Scott has officially named Chezia Cager as his new Chief of Staff, effective November 28, 2022.

Cager brings a wealth of experience to the role, having held senior advisory positions in both the Obama and Biden administrations, where she focused on enhancing domestic policy, national operations, and external collaborations.

Mayor Scott expressed confidence in Cager's capabilities, stating, "Chezia brings an impressive wealth of government experience, first-hand knowledge of Baltimore, and a comprehensive understanding of how to develop and maintain beneficial partnerships with federal, state, and local governments for more than fifteen years."

In her new role, Cager will oversee legislative affairs, communications, and constituent services within the Mayor's Office. She will also be responsible for developing and implementing Baltimore's legislative and policy agendas at both the state and federal levels.

Before her federal service, Cager was active in local politics, having served in the Maryland House of Delegates while pursuing her undergraduate degree at Salisbury University. She began her career in public service in 2007 with Mayor Sheila Dixon's administration. Cager holds a Master's degree in Communications from Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Expressing her enthusiasm for the position, Cager said, "As a Baltimore native, I'm proud that my public service career began right here at home. I'm excited to support Mayor Scott's vision and continue to serve our citizens and City of Baltimore."

Reported by HarborBeat based on Baltimore City (.gov) (source).