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Mayor Scott Holds First Youth Summit, Giving Youth a Seat at the Table on Issues Impacting Them Most

May 18th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott will hold his first youth summit to engage in dialogue with Baltimore youth. The Mayor’s Youth Summit will span three days, both in-person and virtually, from Thursday, May 20 to Saturday, May 22. 

 

Mayor Scott Vetoes City Council Bill 21-0022 - Security Deposit Alternatives

May 17th, 2021

On Monday May 17 2021, after careful consideration, Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued a veto of City Council Bill 21-0022 - Security Deposit Alternatives and made a statement.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Second Round of Nonprofit Relief Fund Dollars to Support Baltimore Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19

May 17th, 2021

On May 17 2021, in partnership with the Baltimore Civic Fund, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that nonprofit organizations located in Baltimore City will be eligible for up to $50,000 in grant funding to help address the ongoing negative financial impacts of COVID-19. 

 

Baltimore City Capacity Restrictions to Align with State, Effective Tomorrow

May 14th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore City Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa, MD released a joint statement on Governor Hogan’s decision this evening to lift the state indoor mask mandate, effective 05/15/21.

 

Office of Mayor Brandon M. Scott Statement Following Meeting with the Governor

May 13th, 2021

Communications Director for Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Calvin Harris released a statement after the Mayor's meeting with Governor Larry Hogan.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Eases COVID-19 Restrictions

May 12th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa announced that Baltimore City will ease its COVID-19 mandates following consultation with public health partners, increased vaccination rates and downward trends in new case rates, deaths, and hospitalizations.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Taking Steps to Restart Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)

May 12th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is taking steps to independently restart the Baltimore City Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) as a way to immediately strengthen coordination and communication across federal, state, and local public safety agencies in the fight against violent crime. 

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Names Irene Agustin Homeless Services Director

May 11th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing the appointment of the two leaders to the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) who will be responsible for implementing an anti-homeless strategy for Baltimore: Irene Agustin, who will serve as Director, and William Wells, who will serve as Deputy Director. They will assume their roles in June.

 

Mayor Scott, Federal, State and Regional Leaders Officially Open Newly Completed Headworks Project

May 10th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott joined Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford, U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Christopher J. Van Hollen, Jr., Baltimore County Executive John A. Olszewski, Jr., Waterfront Partnership Board Member Michael Hankin, and Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Jason W. Mitchell to officially cut the ribbon on the Headworks Project at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. 

 

Mayor Scott to Implement Cutting-Edge 9-1-1 Diversion Pilot Program by Early June

May 7th, 2021

Joined by clinical partners and behavioral health specialists, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the details of a clinical-governmental partnership that will begin diverting appropriate calls for service away from police response.

 

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