Jacob R. Day


Jacob "Jake" R. Day is an American politician who has served as the mayor of Salisbury, Maryland since 2015. Born and raised in Salisbury, Day is a member of the 110th Information Operations Battalion in the Maryland Army National Guard. Day represented District 2 of Salisbury in the City Council and served as the Council President from 2013 to 2015.
Day is the incoming President for the Maryland Municipal League, for the 2021–2022 term.

Electoral history

Actions as Mayor of Salisbury

City Rebranding Project

Beginning in 2018, Day headed up a movement to rebrand and revitalize downtown Salisbury as a vibrant and friendly community. This included projects like the construction of the Downtown Riverwalk and Riverwalk Ampitheater, as well as improving walkability and cleanliness. Much of this was in preparation for Salisbury's hosting of the National Folk Festival from 2018 to 2021.

Coronavirus Pandemic Response

In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Salisbury, Day announced a number of measures to protect small businesses and renters. These included a ban on rent increases while under a state of emergency, an allotment of over $100,000 for those whose wages have been affected by the pandemic, and donating 5,000 masks to those living in low-income neighborhoods.

2020 Deployment

On May 28, 2020, Day announced that he would be deployed to the Horn of Africa for 10 months with the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa through the Maryland Army National Guard. In his absence, City Administrator Julia Glanz will fill in as acting mayor, beginning on June 4. Day will return to Salisbury and resume his executive duties in May 2021.