Raymond Morriss
Mayor of Cumberland, MD

Ray was elected as Mayor of Cumberland in November 2018 and re-elected to a second term in November 22. He is a fourth-generation railroader and after college started his career as a locomotive engineer. In September of 1983 Ray came to live in Cumberland for the first time when he was assigned as an Assistant Terminal Trainmaster. Ray received several promotions that took him away from the area until he returned in 2004 as the Terminal Superintendent.

Ray participates in many community organizations including the Rotary Club, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Board of Directors, the Western Maryland Health System Community Advisory Board, and a lifetime member of the Allegany Arts Council.

He resides in the city with his wife, Brenda and their dog, Churchill.