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Baltimore Communications Director Resigns After Four-Month Tenure

Deputy Director Tracy King will lead City Hall communications following Marshall’s departure.

Kamau Marshall is stepping down leading communications and strategy for the City of Baltimore. (Courtesy of Kamau Marshall)

Overview

  • Kamau Marshall resigned Monday after serving less than four months as the city’s communications director.
  • He said he was proud to lay the groundwork for a community-centered strategy that elevated Baltimore’s voice.
  • Marshall plans to move on to staff 2026 midterm election campaigns after leaving his post.
  • Chief of Staff Calvin Young commended his leadership in strengthening the communications team for Scott’s second term.
  • Deputy Communications Director Tracy King will head the office to sustain the administration’s messaging efforts.