Press Releases

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City Council President Cohen Leads Biennial Audits Oversight Commission (BAOC) in Approving 2026 Audit Agenda

Audit topics recommended for six City agencies.
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City Council to Launch Charter Review Committee to Highlight Need for Local Government Reform

Press conference will outline Charter Review Committee priorities and commit to a transparent, community-informed reform process.
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City Council To Launch Charter Review Committee To Highlight Need for Local Government Reform

Press conference will outline Charter Review Committee priorities and commit to a transparent, community-informed reform process.
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City Council to Introduce Comprehensive Smoke Shop Legislative Package to Protect Youth and Improve Public Safety

Three-bill package strengthens zoning oversight, limits unsafe lighting practices, and launches a public hearing to study smoke shop impacts on youth and neighborhood safety.
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City Council to Hold Public Safety Hearing on Services for Returning Citizens

Hearing will examine housing, employment, mental health, and other supports to reduce recidivism.
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City Council President to Chair Committee of the Whole hearing on Baltimore's Annual Financial Report and Single Audit

Hearing will examine Baltimore’s financial health, delays in reporting, and audit deficiencies.
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City Council President Cohen will Chair Meeting of BAOC

Commission to review results of performance audit of Department of Human Resources, including status of recommendations to improve City’s hiring processes.
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Baltimore City Council to host hearing about safety projects at BGE

The announcement follows a recent Public Service Commission investigation into the completion and inspection of pipeline projects being conducted by the utility.
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City Council to host hearing to confront street lighting maintenance dysfunction

City Council members cite frequent resident dissatisfaction about street lighting maintenance.
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City Council to host hearing related to permitting reform

The hearing will identify key challenges and opportunities in the permitting process as the city embarks on the BMore F.A.S.T. program.