Jason Mitchell has been appointed to lead the Baltimore City Department of Public Works. (Courtesy Photo) Longtime Public Servant and Transformational Leader, Mitchell to Lead Major Reforms of DPW BALTIMORE, MD (Thursday, March 18, 2021) — Fulfilling one of his top 100-day priorities, Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing the appointment of longtime public servant […]
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott Delivers 2021 State of the City Address
Mayor Brandon M. Scott (Courtesy Photo/https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/) Mayor Scott Emphasizes Foundational Work of His First 100 Days, Outlines Vision for Safer, Equitable, Accountable Baltimore BALTIMORE, MD (Thursday, March 18, 2021) — Tonight, on his 100th day in office, Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott delivered the 2021 State of the City Address. The 28-minute long address highlighted […]
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Mayor Scott eases COVID-19 restrictions following four-week evaluation
Mayor Brandon M. Scott (Courtesy Photo/https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/) Restrictions to Now be Reevaluated on a Two Week Basis BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, March 17, 2021) — This afternoon, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa announced that Baltimore City will further ease its COVID-19 mandates following consultation with public health partners and sustained […]
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Mayor Scott announces Cal Harris to serve as Communications Director
BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, March 16, 2021) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced today that Cal Harris will serve as communications director for the Mayor’s Office. Harris has worked with several mayors across the country, most notably creating the narratives that led to historic mayoral wins for Randall Woodfin (Birmingham, Ala.) and Frank Scott, Jr. (Little […]
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott signs executive order to maintain Baltimore’s Common Sense, local COVID-19 mandates
Mayor Brandon M. Scott (Courtesy Photo/https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/) Baltimore City Invokes Local Emergency Powers to Prioritize Public Health BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, March 12, 2021) — Due to public health indicators and the City’s practice of evaluating mandates over a four-week period, Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued an Executive Order that maintains the City’s current public health […]
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott launches My Digital Data Locker to help vulnerable residents maintain vital documents
BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, March 9, 2021) — To better meet the needs of Baltimore’s most vulnerable residents, Mayor Brandon M. Scott has announced that the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) and Baltimore’s Continuum of Care (CoC) have launched My Digital Data Locker Baltimore – a web-based tool that gives people experiencing homelessness a secure […]
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Mayor Scott takes first step in reforming Baltimore’s procurement process with focus on equity
Mayor Brandon M. Scott (Courtesy Photo/https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/) Mayor Issues Request for Proposals for Comprehensive Assessment of Procurement Policies and Practices BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, March 8, 2021) — In his latest effort to modernize Baltimore City government and improve equitable outcomes, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced plans for a full reform of the procurement system. Baltimore’s procurement […]
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott issues statement on recent violence
Mayor Brandon M. Scott (Courtesy Photo/https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/) “There is nothing harder than talking to a parent whose child has become a victim of violence.” BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, March 2, 2021) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued the following statement on recent violence in Baltimore: I am deeply frustrated by the amount of young people who have […]
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott to appoint proven leader Ted Carter to serve as Deputy Mayor for Community and Economic Development
Ted Carter (Courtesy Photo) Carter to Lead Scott Administration’s Equitable Economic Growth Agenda BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, March 2, 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. Carter will manage a portfolio including housing, planning, workforce and community […]
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Baltimore Children’s Cabinet Releases 2021 Action Plan, Cites Key Actions to Improve Outcomes for Baltimore’s Children and Youth
Mayor Scott Calls Plan “First Critical Step” to Making Good on Administration’s Commitment to Prioritizing Youth; Issues Mayoral Proclamation BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, March 1, 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 […]
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Baltimoreans are Marylanders too. They are both entitled to and deserve the vaccine.
Mayor Brandon M. Scott (Courtesy Photo/https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/) It’s outrageous. Governor Hogan said that Baltimore City has gotten “far more than they are really entitled to.” Baltimoreans are Marylanders too. They are both entitled to and deserve the vaccine. However, city residents do not have equitable access to vaccine doses. The State has not provided an equitable […]
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Mayor Scott to hire Baltimore’s first Digital Equity Director
Mayor Brandon M. Scott (Courtesy Photo/https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/) Digital Equity Director to Focus on Bridging the Digital Divide in Baltimore BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, February 24, 2021) — Today Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing that he plans to hire Baltimore City’s first Director of Broadband and Digital Equity. This position will serve as Baltimore City’s primary representative […]