BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, May 25, 2021) — As today marks one year since the killing of George Floyd, Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement: The murder of George Floyd last year provided a gut check for the nation and forced leaders to reimagine the future of public safety and policing. Since then, leaders […]
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s statement on arrest in killing of Dante Barksdale
MONSE Director and Police Commissioner Also Issue Statements on Notable Arrest BALTIMORE, MD (Thursday, May 20, 2021) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued the following statement on the arrest of Garrick Powell today in the January 2021 killing of violence interrupter Dante Barksdale of Safe Streets: “Earlier this year, Dante Barksdale – the heart and […]
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott exploring City purchase of Hotels to provide short-term & permanent housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness
RFI Represents First Step Toward Providing Safe, High-Quality Shelter to People and Families in Need BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, April 21, 2021) — The City of Baltimore, under the leadership of Mayor Brandon M. Scott is exploring purchasing hotels to provide non-congregate housing for people experiencing homelessness. In a Request for Information (RFI) posted today, the […]
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Op-Ed: City Council President Weighs in on Breonna Taylor Decision
By Brandon Scott An interaction with the police should not be a death sentence. The fact that this has been ongoing for hundreds of years is no excuse. Black people cannot be forced to live in fear of the police. In Baltimore, during my remaining term as council president and as mayor, I will continue […]