Recent News

Mayor, BPD Partner with Everytown to Develop Gun Safety on Innovative Gun Trafficking Tool

Mar 3rd, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Commissioner Michael Harrison announced a partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety for a first-of-its-kind data intelligence tool to identify illegal firearms, solve crimes, and combat gun trafficking.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Issues Statement on Recent Violence

Mar 2nd, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued a statement on recent violence in Baltimore.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott To Appoint Proven Leader Ted Carter to Serve as Deputy Mayor for Community and Economic Development

Mar 2nd, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing the appointment of Ted Carter to serve as Deputy Mayor for Community and Economic Development in his administration.

 

Baltimore Children’s Cabinet Releases 2021 Action Plan, Cites Key Actions to Improve Outcomes for Baltimore’s Children and Youth

Mar 1st, 2021

The Baltimore Children’s Cabinet today released its 2021 Action Plan, a stark picture of the unacceptable odds Baltimore’s children face, and a set of concrete actions the Children’s Cabinet will lead to improve outcomes for Baltimore’s nearly 200,000 young residents between the ages of 0 and 24.

 

Mayor Scott’s Statement on Governor’s Comments at M&T Mass Vaccination Site

Feb 26th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued a statement on the Governor's remarks outside of the M&T Bank Stadium mass vaccination site in Baltimore, in which he said that Baltimore City has gotten "far more [vaccine allocation] than they are really entitled to".

 

Mayor Scott to Hire Baltimore’s First Digital Equity Director

Feb 24th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing that he plans to hire Baltimore City’s first Director of Broadband and Digital Equity.

 

Mayor Scott Selects Educator, Advocate, Community Leader for Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners

Feb 19th, 2021

Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott has selected former Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women teacher Ateira Griffin for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners on Friday, February 19 2021.

 

Baltimore City and MDOT MVA Partner to Help Remove a Major Barrier to Housing

Feb 18th, 2021

The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) and the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) have partnered to secure state-issued identification cards for individuals experiencing homelessness – a critical step in MOHS clients becoming “document ready” to receive housing through city housing programs.

 

Mayor Scott Establishes 90-Day Work Group to Establish Clear, Consistent Guidance Around Elected Official Travel

Feb 18th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott has directed the City Administrator, City Solicitor, Director of Human Resources, and Director of Finance to convene a 90-day work group to conduct a comprehensive review of the Baltimore City administrative manual and develop recommendations for clear, consistent guidance for travel taken by elected officials. 

 

Mayor Scott Announces Grants for Baltimore City Hotels Impacted by COVID-19

Feb 17th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that the State of Maryland has released $8 million in grant funds to provide economic assistance to Baltimore City hotels impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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