Baltimore, MD - Nov. 19, 2017 - Working non-stop and around the clock to help Baltimore City, it seems that Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer is doing everything short of leaping tall buildings with a single jump. And many are taking note. Less than a year since he entered office, Schleifer has received numerous recognitions and awards that took others years to obtain, including his induction on November 8, 2017, into the Maryland Retails Association’s (MRA) Hall of Fame.


At a special ceremony in honor of the occasion, the MRA’s recognition put Yitzy among the ranks of Maryland legends including Frank Purdue, The Paterakis Family, Paul Diamond, z'l, and William Donald Schaefer, who had previously received the recognition.  A small business owner himself, Schleifer recognizes the critical role played by businesses in creating jobs, strengthening the economy, and providing necessities and products for local residents. While prioritizing the consumers of Baltimore City, Yitzy has been championing issues important to the retail community, enabling them to maintain their businesses or even to consider expansion in the local area.  

“I ran for office committed to making change and to move Baltimore City forward,” Schleifer said. “I’m excited to find good partners who want to help make things better in Baltimore City, including the Maryland Retailers Association, with whom I can collaborate on projects and advocate for legislation that will create jobs, support our businesses, consumers, and families.”