Former Annapolis Mayor Ellen Moyer says she is running to be Ward 6’s next alderwoman.

Moyer, a Democrat, became the first and only woman to lead Annapolis in 2001 in a nearly citywide victory. She served two consecutive terms from 2001 to 2009. Before her time as mayor, she represented Ward 8 for 14 years.

Nearly 20 years later, Moyer wants to reenter Annapolis politics.

“Right now, no one has filed to represent us on the City Council, (and) I believe it’s vital that we have a voice that reflects our community’s needs and priorities,” Moyer said in a statement Wednesday.

Moyer moved to Ward 6 in 2019, after a storm damaged her Ward 8 home beyond repair.

Her platform has yet to be finalized, she said in a Thursday interview. However, she said she plans to engage residents on the issues that will “shape the future of the Ward,” according to a news release.

Moyer filed her paperwork with the city on Tuesday; the Board of Supervisors of Elections must verify her candidacy. The board last met in April, and it is unclear when the next meeting will be.

As of Thursday, DaJuan Gay, a Democrat who represents Ward 6, said he is “still considering” filing for reelection.

All of Annapolis’ representative wards have candidates who have either announced or have been verified through the city’s Board of Supervisors of Elections. Harry Huntley, Ron Gunzburger, Ben Bramsen, all Ward 1 Democrats; Keanuú Smith-Brown and Debbie Odum, both Ward 3 Democrats; Janice Allusp-Johnson and Coren Makell, both Ward 4 Democrats; Will Cunha, a Ward 8 independent; Frank Thorp, a Ward 8 Democrat; Ward 5 Alderman Brooks Schandelmeier, Ward 7 Alderman Rob Savidge, and Ward 2 Alderwoman Karma O’Neill, all Democrats, are running.

In the mayoral race, Democrats Rhonda Pindell Charles and Jared Littmann are the only official candidates.

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