Recent News

Mayor Scott Appoints Alice Kennedy Housing Commissioner

Sep 29th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing the appointment of longtime Baltimore City public servant and housing policy expert Alice Kennedy to lead the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) as permanent Commissioner and chief executive.

 

Baltimore City Takes Steps to Improve Acquisition and Disposition of Property with Data Management Enhancements

Sep 27th, 2021

The Baltimore City Board of Estimates approved a contract agreement with Tolemi Software sought by the Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD). 

 

Mayor, DPW Announce Details of Recycling Cart Distribution, To Begin September 28

Sep 24th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Department of Public Works (DPW) announced the plan to begin distribution of new recycling carts to more than 190,000 City households beginning Tuesday, September 28.

 

Mayor Announces Plan to Comprehensively Reform Tax Sale Process

Sep 23rd, 2021

Following up on his May action to remove new owner-occupied property liens from the tax sale, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the City’s short- and long-term strategy for reforming Baltimore’s tax lien certificate sale process, with a focus on providing relief to homeowners facing liens on their properties.

 

Baltimore City Receives $2 Million in U.S. Department of Commerce Funding for Minority-Owned Business Development

Sep 16th, 2021

In August, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) awarded $2,000,000 to the Mayor’s Office of Small, Minority and Women Business to operate the Mid-Atlantic Region Minority Business Development Agency Advanced Manufacturing Center.

 

Mayor, DPW Announce Resumption of Bulk Trash, White Goods Collections

Sep 15th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Jason W. Mitchell announced that bulk trash and white goods collection services for residents will resume on Saturday, October 2, 2021, with a modified schedule. 

 

Mayor Announces Details of Baltimore City Pandemic Rent Court Program, Focused on Preventing Evictions

Sep 13th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing the details of a program starting today that will connect people and families facing eviction with resources and support at the courthouse.

 

Mayor Reaffirms Commitment to Distribution of $641 Million ARPA Investment Through Lens of Equity

Sep 13th, 2021

In a virtual address Monday morning, Mayor Brandon M. Scott provided an update on the $641 million Baltimore City will receive as part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

 

Mayor’s Statement on Labor Agreement Reached with Fire Officers Union

Sep 10th, 2021

After months of negotiations, the City of Baltimore and the Baltimore Fire Officers, IAFF Local 964, reached a settlement agreement for Fiscal Year 2021 - 2023.

 

Baltimore City Vaccination Rate Among Top 3 Percent of United States Jurisdictions with Similar Population Characteristics

Sep 9th, 2021

Baltimore City’s vaccination rate is one of the highest in a cohort of jurisdictions organized by sociodemographic characteristics, according to a new comparative analysis conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. 

 

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