Term Expires November 2025
Phone: (443) 967-4809
Email: MayorMarion@RisingSunMD.org

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Biography

Mayor Travis Marion is the 16th elected Mayor of the Town of Rising Sun. Elected to office in 2012, Mayor Marion is the youngest Mayor in the Town of Rising Sun's history.

Dedicated to driving positive change and fostering a thriving community for all residents, Mayor Marion believes in a collaborative governance and is committed to transparency. He is firmly focused on creating an innovative and sustainable small town. Mayor Marion has spearheaded initiatives to streamline government services, build government relations, and enhance efficiency, while also improving citizen engagement. A staunch supporter of economic development, Mayor Marion has implemented innovative strategies to attract businesses, create jobs, and stimulate local entrepreneurship. The Town of Rising Sun was recently awarded the Outstanding Community Development Award by the Maryland Rural Council for its downtown business rebirth.

In 2023 Maryland Governor Wes Moore appointed Mayor Marion to the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays. In 2020 former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan appointed him to the Maryland Open Data Council. He currently serves as the 2024-2025 President of the Maryland Mayors Association and represents Cecil & Harford Counties on the Maryland Municipal Leagues Board of Directors. The readers of the Cecil Whig have voted him their Favorite Elected Official from 2017-2023.