Mayoral Statements

Posted: May 18, 2012

Baltimore, MD. (May 18, 2012) Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake issued a statement on the passing of Baltimore civil rights leader Rev. Marion Curtis Bascom: “Today, we mourn the loss of one of Baltimore’s great civil rights leaders, Rev. Marion C. Bascom. Rev. Bascom was a civil rights pioneer who helped s...

Posted: May 09, 2012

Baltimore, MD. (May 09, 2012) Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake issued the following statement about President Barack Obama’s endorsement of same-sex marriage: “This afternoon, President Obama boldly voiced his support for marriage equality. I am grateful that the President added his voice to the millions of Ame...

Posted: April 27, 2012

Baltimore, MD. (April 27, 2012) Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake released a statement about the City’s successful defense against a lawsuit involving the Lexington Square development - also known as the "Superblock." "We are pleased with the decision by the Court of Appeals to dismiss the lawsuit that has delayed pro...

Posted: April 27, 2012

Baltimore, MD. (April 27, 2012) Today, Mayor Rawlings-Blake issued the following statement about the arrest related to the death of Phylicia Barnes: “This morning, people throughout Baltimore woke to news of an arrest of a suspect in the death of Phylicia Barnes. We are grateful for the combined efforts of the Baltimore P...

Posted: April 27, 2012

Baltimore, MD. (April 27, 2012) Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake released a statement about the City’s successful defense against a lawsuit involving the Lexington Square development - also known as the "Superblock." "We are pleased with the decision by the Court of Appeals to dismiss the lawsuit that has delayed pro...