By The Baltimore City Office of the Mayor BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, June 25, 2025) — Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the appointment of Dr. Melanie Bryant as Director of Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs. Her leadership will play a crucial role in supporting the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community policies and initiatives that […]
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City to Postpone Tax Sale, Remove Owner-Occupied Homes
Baltimore, MD (Wednesday, April 27, 2022) – Today, reiterating his commitment to protecting Baltimore homeowners, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that the City of Baltimore’s Annual Tax Sale would be postponed until June to allow more homeowners to pay off existing liens on their properties. The Mayor has also directed the Department of Finance to […]
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Mayor Scott launches application portal for Women’s Commission
Applications Now Open BALTIMORE, MD. (Thursday, March 24, 2022) — Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that the City of Baltimore will be accepting applications for the Baltimore City Commission for Women. This Women’s History Month, Mayor Scott is reinvigorating the Commission by placing it under the purview of the Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR). […]
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Mayor Scott Announces $90.4 Million Investment in Homeless Services
BALTIMORE, MD. (Tuesday, February 22, 2022) — Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) would receive $75 million from Baltimore’s $641 million allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and $15.4 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The $90.4 million in combined […]
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Mayor Scott Announces Official Launch of Water4All Program
BALTIMORE, MD. — Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the launch of the Water4All discount program, a new program designed to provide more equitable access to financial assistance for eligible Baltimore City residents who need help paying their water bills. This new water assistance program provides a monthly discount for water and sewer costs based on […]
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Mayor Scott’s statement of President Biden’s announced action on gun violence and support of community policing and community violence intervention
BALTIMORE, MD. (Friday, February 4, 2022) — “Stronger law enforcement is critical in stopping gun crime, but it’s made more effective when we make real investments in making our communities stronger and in addressing the causes of crime before it spills over into violence.” – President Joseph R. Biden “In Baltimore City, we have been […]
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Mayor Scott names former teacher and education expert to Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners
BALTIMORE, MD. — Mayor Brandon M. Scott has selected former Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation fellow, Teach For America teacher, and U.S. Department of Education policy advisor Robert Salley to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. “It is my sincere pleasure to appoint Robert Salley as a Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners member,” […]
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On one year anniversary, Mayor Scott outlines ambitious action plan for term ahead
Scott Administration Releases Interactive Tracker to Allow Public to Follow Along With, Monitor Progress BALTIMORE, MD. (Wednesday, December 8, 2021) – Today on the one-year anniversary of his inauguration as Mayor of the City of Baltimore, Mayor Brandon M. Scott outlined his Action Plan for the term ahead and beyond. Since taking office in December […]
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Johns Hopkins VP, Alicia Wilson to Kick-off Small Business Saturday and Visit Selected Local Businesses
Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Johns Hopkins VP, Alicia Wilson to Kick-off Small Business Saturday and Visit Selected Local Businesses Saturday, November 27, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Come join Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Alicia Wilson, Vice President of Economic Development, Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System as they kick-off Small […]
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Mayor Scott revamps squeegee outreach efforts with focus on supporting disconnected youth and improving public safety
Scott Administration Releases 90 Day Squeegee Action Plan to Connect Youth with Employment Opportunities and Develop City’s Long-term Strategy BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, November 23, 2021) – Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott, along with the Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success (MOCFS) and the Mayor’s Office of African American Male Engagement (MOAAME), announced a 90 […]
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Mayor’s Office to seek Community Grant reviewers
Applications to Become a Community Grant Reviewer with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement Open Today BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, November 8, 2021) – The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) is seeking help from the community to evaluate grant applications. Starting October 1, 2021 MONSE launched a grants portal to increase […]
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Mayor Scott appoints Alice Kennedy Housing Commissioner
Previously Acting Commissioner, Kennedy Will Serve as New DHCD Commissioner BALTIMORE, MD. (Thursday, September 30, 2021) – Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing the appointment of longtime Baltimore City public servant and housing policy expert Alice Kennedy to lead the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) as permanent Commissioner and chief executive. Kennedy, who previously […]