Recent News

Thanking Our First Responders

On the night of Friday, June 14, Baltimore City police officers responded to an auto accident on I-83, the Jones Falls Expressway.

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7,000 Jobs

Earlier this week, I introduced public infrastructure financing legislation to support Harbor Point.

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Introduces Public Infrastructure Financing Legislation to Support $1 Billion Harbor Point Project

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake introduced public infrastructure financing legislation to support Harbor Point, a new $1 billion master-planned, mixed-use community that will support thousands of construction jobs and permanent jobs and generate, on average, $19.6 million in new city tax revenue annually.

Creating Local Jobs

This week, I joined representatives from CBAC Gaming, minority and local business leaders, community members, and my colleagues in government to break ground for the new Horseshoe Baltimore Casino.

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Names Former FBI Agent and Congressional Investigator as New Inspector General

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced the appointment of Mr. Robert H. Pearre, Jr., a former FBI agent and former congressional investigator, to lead Baltimore’s Office of the Inspector General, which has been significantly strengthened under Mayor Rawlings-Blake’s administration.“Increasing ethics and transparency has been a hallmark of this administration,” Mayor Rawlings-Blake said. “I have every confidence that Mr. Pearre will use his talents to build upon the progress we have made building up the Inspector General’s Office and rooting out potential fraud, waste, and abuse.”Mr. Pearre, a forensic accountant, will begin June 17, 2013.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake to Introduce Civilian Pension Reform Legislation

 Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will introduce civilian pension reform legislation to the City Council as part of the City’s first Ten-Year Financial Plan to eliminate a $750 million cumulative budget shortfall, invest in infrastructure, and reduce homeowner property taxes by more than 20%. Mayor Rawlings-Blake’s financial plan seeks to rebalance City employee compensation, with better wages up-front and competitive benefits that the City can afford.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake and School Construction Partners Discuss Landmark Baltimore City School Construction Effort

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake led a gathering of key city school construction stakeholders, including City Schools CEO Andrés A. Alonso, School Board Chair Neil E. Duke, Maryland Stadium Authority Executive Director Michael J. Frenz, and elected officials to discuss the details of the proposed Baltimore City Public School Construction and Revitalization Act of 2013 authorized by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2013 session pending Governor Martin O’Malley’s signature.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Issues First-of-Its-Kind Ten-Year Financial Plan

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake released the details of a bold set of major reforms contained in the City’s first long-term financial plan, Change to Grow: A Ten-Year Financial Plan for Baltimore.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Winner of the City Employee Energy Challenge Pilot Project

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake was joined by Department of General Services (DGS) Director Steve Sharkey to announce the winner of the City Employee Energy Challenge. During the yearlong pilot project, three City agencies in four buildings competed to lower their energy use by modifying employee behavior.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Celebrates Partnership with Youth Sports Program to Increase Recreation Opportunities for Residents

 Today Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake joined Delegate Cheryl Glenn, Councilman Brandon Scott, Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP) and The Youth Sports Program (YSP) to celebrate the transition of the Furley Recreation Center to the Youth Sports Program.

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