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William Donald Schaefer was elected 58th
governor of Maryland in 1986 by the greatest
margin of victory in state gubernatorial history. In
his landmark election, Governor Schaefer swept
Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City with an
unprecedented 82 percent of the total vote.
Governor Schaefer brings to his new post more
than 30 years of legislative and executive
experience, and a deep familiarity with many of the
state's most vexing problems.
As mayor of Baltimore City for 15 years,
Governor Schaefer characterized his administration
by initiating a highly innovative urban rejuvenation
program, drawing upon the resources of federal,
state and local government as well as those of the
private sector. These initiatives led to a widespread
revitalization of Baltimore's neighborhoods and to
the city's emergence as a major tourist center. This,
combined with other city programs implemented
by Mr. Schaefer, created jobs for 200,000
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unemployed Baltimoreans, many of whom were
veterans, needy mothers, and young people. In
addition, these programs attracted 1.2 billion
dollars in new investments that tripled the city's tax
base and retained 39,500 industrial jobs.
Mr. Schaefer's work as mayor of Baltimore
attracted much national attention, earning him
acclaim as one of America's most effective urban
executives. He is the recipient of eight honorary
doctorates. The U.S. Conference of Mayors has
bestowed upon him the highest accolades. National
trade journals, fraternal organizations, civic and
service clubs, health and welfare agencies, and
neighborhood improvement associations have all
paid him the highest tribute.
He is the fifth person in the nation to receive the
"Distinguished Public Service Award" from
Brandeis University along with Eleanor Roosevelt,
Chief Justice Earl Warren, Watergate Prosecutor
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