The mayoral primary is just six months away, and it’s clear the stakes are higher than ever for the person who wins the job.  Record high crime, unrelenting poverty, and flawed housing policies all add up to a city in crisis.  But who is best suited to address these issues, and what types of policies are needed to get Baltimore on the right track?

To answer these questions and to learn how possible candidates might respond, we will have an in-depth discussion with the Baltimore reporting staff of The Real News Network.  The panel will have already asked potential candidates a series of key policy questions and will be prepared to report back.  We also want to know what you think, and what policies are important to how you will vote.