Smalls Focused on 'Being the Best Council Member I Can'

The Baltimore Sun has an in-depth profile out of Laurel City Council President Fred Smalls, who was elected to the post in November.

The piece details the longtime council member's professional and civic roles, as well as his hope for improving communication with constituents and encouraging economic development in Laurel.

"I'm focused right now on being the best council member I can, and doing the best job as president I can," Smalls told the paper.

Smalls also left the door open to a bid for executive office, saying that while Craig Moe is a good mayor, he might be interested in the role should Moe choose not to run in the future.

Read the full story here.