Voters in Washington, D.C. will have a chance to hear directly from candidates for mayor and congressional delegate during the DCision 2026 debates on May 2 at George Washington University. Hosted by a coalition of civic and media organizations, the event will spotlight key issues including public safety, housing, economic recovery, education, and D.C.’s push for full congressional representation.
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Baltimore mayor responds to scrutiny over staffers’ use of procurement card
A recent OIG report says that the Baltimore Mayor’s Office failed to follow policies for 336 procurement card transactions totaling $167,455.06, including purchases for food, flowers and sporting events. The questioned spending represents less than 1 percent of the office’s $36 million in P-card use since June 2022.
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Baltimore City Council Committee hears bill on strengthening renter safety
Baltimore City Council’s Economic and Community Development Committee held a hearing on the Strengthening Renters’ Safety Act, 23-0357, which aims to add enforcement actions on buildings with repeated code violations and allow renters to anonymously submit their apartments for priority inspections.