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Mayor's Office Issues Response to the Baltimore City FOP Report of 2015 Unrest

Mayor's Office Spokesman Kevin Harris issued a statement in response to the release of the After Action Review into the 2015 unrest from the Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #3.

Elected Leaders of Baltimore City Send Joint Letter to Governor Hogan Urging He Reconsider the Decision to Cancel the Red Line

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake along with elected leaders of Baltimore City at the local, state and federal level sent a joint letter to Governor Hogan urging he reconsider the decision to cancel the construction of the Red Line in Baltimore.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Issues Statement Regarding Governor Hogan's Decision to Cancel Current Plans for the Red Line in Baltimore City

I am disheartened that Governor Hogan has chosen to ignore the needs of Baltimore City residents by cancelling current plans for the Red Line. FULL STATEMENT.

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Issues Statement Regarding Governor Hogan's Announced Cancer Diagnosis

I was saddened to learn of Governor Hogan’s cancer diagnosis this afternoon.  This is a moment for all of us to stand together in unity and prayer behind our Governor. I got to work very closely with Governor Hogan during the recent unrest, and we all know that if there is anybody tough enough to beat cancer, it is Governor Hogan.  

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Issues Statement on Denial of FEMA Assistance to Maryland

 Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake sent a letter to Governor Hogan regarding the denial of FEMA assistance to Maryland.
 

Mayor's Statement on DOJ Acceptance of Request for Pattern-or-Practice Investigation

The investigation will build on reforms, and help change the culture of the police department.

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces End of City-Wide Curfew

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake issued the following statement on her decision to rescind the city-wide curfew order.

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Mayor's Statement in Support of DOJ Investigation into Death of Freddie Gray

"From the outset of our investigation, I have repeatedly affirmed my support for an outside review into the death of Freddie Gray. Whenever a…

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Mayor's Statement in Support of U.S. Department of Justice Town Hall Meeting

"We aggressively recruited this program to Baltimore because of its proven track record of working with departments to build greater trust and transparency between police and the community…

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Mayor's Statement on the Retirement of BPD Deputy Commissioner Rodriguez

“I want to thank Deputy Commissioner Jeronimo 'Jerry' Rodriguez for his dedicated service to the people of Baltimore City. A truly exceptional…

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