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(BALTIMORE – March 3, 2025) – Sean Stinnett was officially sworn in today as the newest member of the House of Delegates in Annapolis, with a diverse crowd of supporters gathered to celebrate a longtime community advocate stepping into public office.
Stinnett has been dedicated to uplifting his community for years, mainly through his work with youth. Now, in an official capacity, he is ready to amplify his impact. “I’m trying to take it all in,” he shared in an exclusive interview with BMORENews. “Everything is moving so fast right now. I’m happy. All praises to God, especially during the month of Ramadan. This is truly a blessing. I appreciate it, and I am here. This is a win for the community. It’s all about the community. God willing, I’m going to do what I need to do.”
Reflecting on his journey, Stinnett highlighted the significance of his achievement: “Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey is the first graduate of the Baltimore School for the Arts to become an elected official; I am the first elected official on a state level.”
Stinnett holds a B.S. in Sports Management from Coppin State University (2006) and an A.A. in Mass Communications from Baltimore City Community College (1995). Professionally, he has earned CMPA and CMPO certifications and serves as the MBE/VSBE/SBR Liaison & Compliance Supervisor at the Maryland Department of General Services. His extensive work supporting small and minority businesses has strengthened economic opportunities across the city and state.
Regarding his legislative priorities, Stinnett stated, “It’s a little too late to introduce anything this session, but I’m assembling a group to discuss what our community needs. After this session, we’ll start working on priorities for 2026’s legislative agenda.”
Having previously sought this seat, Stinnett’s policy positions reflect a commitment to equity-focused education reform, expanded transit options, and business development. According to his 2018 responses in The Baltimore Sun questionnaire, he supports reallocating funds from incarceration to education, legalizing marijuana for economic reasons, strengthening environmental protections, and improving healthcare access. He also advocates for non-violent felony expungement, small business growth, a $15 minimum wage, and non-partisan redistricting. Additionally, he believes in reforming the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights to better balance public and police accountability and calls for more vigorous enforcement of government transparency laws.
Now, as a delegate, Stinnett stands ready to implement these priorities, ensuring that his leadership remains rooted in service to the community.
