Recent News

Baltimore City Outlines Next Steps for Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) Expansion

Feb 8th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott was joined by MONSE Director Stefanie Mavronis, Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, Deputy State's Attorney Thomas M. Donnelly, Dr. Aaron Chalfin, Associate Professor of Criminology, University of Pennsylvania, representatives from YAP and Roca, Inc., and community leaders to highlight the role of the City's Group Violence Reduction Strategy, including the recent expansion into the Central District.

 

Mayor Scott's Statement on Gov. Moore's State of the State Address

Feb 7th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement in reaction to Governor Wes Moore's 2024 State of the State Address.

 

Mayor Scott Releases Procurement Transformation Plan to Improve the City's Purchasing System

Feb 2nd, 2024

Ecommendations Aim to Ensure an Ethical, Efficient, Transparent, and Equitable Procurement Process Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott released a plan to revolutionize the city's nearly $1 billion annual purchasing system, doubling down on his administration's commitment to modernizing city government in order to provide responsible stewardship of city resources.

 

Mayor Scott Signs Bills Enshrining Baltimore Police Department into City's Charter and Code

Jan 24th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott was joined by members of the City Council, Baltimore Police Department (BPD) leadership, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement (MONSE), the Office of Equity and Civil Rights, and the Local Control Advisory Board (LCAB) to sign City Council Bills 23-0445 and 23-0449 into law which embeds BPD into the City's Charter and Code.

 

Ebony Thompson Confirmed as City Solicitor By Baltimore City Council

Jan 22nd, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement after the Baltimore City Council officially confirmed Ebony Thompson as Baltimore's City Solicitor, the first woman to be confirmed to serve in the role and the first openly gay City Solicitor to serve.

 

Mayor Scott Signs Inclusionary Housing Bills Into Law

Jan 22nd, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, alongside Council President Nick Mosby and Councilman Odette Ramos, and surrounded by dozens of housing advocates and community partners, signed two historic inclusionary housing bills into law.

 

Baltimore Mayor's Office: Midday Update on Winter Storm Management

Jan 19th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued the following midday update regarding the winter storm that has caused significant snow accumulation, icy conditions, and freezing temperatures across Baltimore.

 

Mayor's Office Update on City's Winter Storm Preparations

Jan 18th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore City Department of Transportation Director Corren Johnson announced that the city is gearing up for another round of winter weather.

 

Mayor Scott's Statement on Gov. Moore's Proposed State Budget

Jan 17th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement in reaction to Governor Wes Moore's proposed state budget.

 

Mayor's Office Winter Storm Morning Update

Jan 16th, 2024

Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued the following morning update regarding the winter storm that has caused significant snow accumulation, icy conditions, and freezing temperatures across Baltimore.

 

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