Some of the major topics likely to come up in the race include recent violence in the city. Annapolis had 10 homicides in 2016, making it a record year. The killings generated much discussion at City Council meetings with Pantelides pledging $1.25 million of increased funding for the department. Alderwoman Sheila Finlayson, D-Ward 4, has called for more community policing and it is likely mayoral candidates, along with the City Council candidates, will field questions on the issues.