Meet Zac Blanchard

Zac is a dad, a Marine veteran, a former neighborhood association president, and a high school football coach.

Zac is a devoted father, Marine veteran, and an influential figure in the Baltimore community. Originally from South Louisiana and an alumnus of the Naval Academy, Zac dedicated eight years to serving in the US Marine Corps. During his tenure, he spent the final three years imparting knowledge on American Government and mentoring future Marines at the Naval Academy. Zac held the position of President of Federal Hill Neighborhood Association up until his inauguration to Baltimore City Council. He was also the Vice President for Economic Development at the Midtown Community Benefits District. In that role, Zac collaborated with Baltimore City Government, neighborhood leaders, and various stakeholders to enhance the living, working, and recreational conditions in Mount Vernon, Madison Park, Bolton Hill, and Charles North.

A smiling man with a beard, wearing a gray blazer, blue shirt, and navy sweater, standing against a dark blue background.
A group of people, including young men and women, posing outdoors. They are wearing Baltimore Orioles baseball caps and apparel, with one person holding a baseball, smiling, and giving thumbs up.
A group of diverse people dressed in formal attire gathered at an indoor event, smiling, and enjoying the moment. One man is holding a young child in a blue striped shirt, and a blonde woman nearby is laughing.
People gathered outside the entrance of a building labeled "The Public Works Experience," decorated with black, orange, and white balloons. A man with a microphone, a woman with a stroller, and children are present, indicating a public event or opening.

Zac, alongside his wife Alexa and their children Jude and Beau, resides near Cross Street Market in Baltimore, where they are active members of the Catholic Community of South Baltimore. He led the Federal Hill Neighborhood Association as its president and block captain chair for many years, and also served as the Design Committee chair of Federal Hill Main Street. Through Zac's commitment and efforts to the community, Baltimore has already seen positive changes. Zac started multiple annual events for the neighborhood and local school, initiated a church softball team that had over 60 players this past spring, helped double the size of the high school’s football program, and helped coordinate neighbors to pressure elected officials to shut down a neighborhood establishment that had two shootings, two stabbings, and other serious crime.

As an active member of Baltimore People-Oriented Places (BaltPOP), Zac is deeply committed to fostering a safer, more vibrant Baltimore. Under his leadership, he champions initiatives aimed at reducing violence, creating empowering programs for youth, and diminishing the prevalence of abandoned homes. Zac believes that by addressing these issues, Baltimore can transform into a desirable place for families to thrive. His efforts are driven by a desire to see policies implemented that genuinely benefit the community, beyond the constraints of political barriers. Zac's dedication to public service and community development reflects his vision for a better, more inclusive Baltimore.

Zac Blanchard

The Baltimore Sun: April 14, 2025

“A couple weeks ago, we learned that Baltimore’s population grew in 2024. The news felt like the sun was peaking through the clouds after weeks of bad weather. All of Baltimore’s biggest challenges are directly impacted by eight decades — yes, eight decades — of population decline. Accordingly, our subsequent celebration was appropriate: Everything that helps a neighborhood or city thrive is undermined by population decline.”