Submitted by lindsey on September 21, 2008 - 8:42am.
Statement from Mayor Dixon on the Murder of Former Baltimore City Councilman Ken Harris
“Early this morning, I received word that my friend and colleague Ken Harris has been killed in a robbery in Northeast Baltimore. I was stunned by the news, and I feel a great personal sadness today.
I am saddened not only for myself over having lost a good friend, but for Ken’s wife, two children, and our City. Ken loved his family very much and I can only imagine what they are feeling today. Ken’s loved ones will be in my heart and my prayers. I hope they will be in the thoughts of everyone today.
Our City lost a committed advocate for people who didn’t always have a voice. When it came to young people, people losing their homes and people who just needed a little help – Ken was always there, speaking up for them and asking all of us to do what was right.
We have made great progress in the effort to make Baltimore a safer city, but as long as there are people in our communities who would take the life of a man like Ken Harris over a few dollars, we will have more work to do.
Today is a day for grief and sadness at the loss of a friend, but tomorrow will be a day of hard work and commitment to building a better city in honor of our friend.
– Mayor Sheila Dixon
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