Press Releases

Mayor Scott, Health Department Announce Partnership with Johns Hopkins University and Medicine Focused on Safe Worship During COVID-19

Mayor Scott, the BCHD, and Johns Hopkins University and Medicine will advise houses of worship on how to reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seal of the City of Baltimore, for use in news articles

Mayor's Statement on Updated CDC Guidance on Mask Wearing for Fully Vaccinated People

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Health Department released the following joint statement on updated CDC guidance.

Mayor Scott, Health Commissioner Announce Updated Guidelines for Face Coverings and Graduation Ceremonies

Baltimore City enacted a new mask Health Order that eases some restrictions on mask wearing outdoors.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Removal of New Owner-Occupied Property Liens from the 2021 Tax Sale

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing the removal of all first-time owner-occupied tax sale liens from going to the upcoming tax sales.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Additional $2 Million Funding for Baltimore City Caterers, Restaurants and Taverns

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced today that Baltimore City will issue $2 million in additional grant funding to caterers, restaurants and taverns.

Mayor Scott to Implement Cutting-Edge 9-1-1 Diversion Pilot Program by Early June

Mayor Scott announced a clinical-governmental partnership that will begin diverting appropriate calls for service away from police response.

Mayor Scott, Federal, State and Regional Leaders Officially Open Newly Completed Headworks Project

Mayor Brandon M. Scott officially cut the ribbon on the Headworks Project at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Names Irene Agustin Homeless Services Director

Mayor Brandon M. Scott appoints Irene Agustin as Director and William Wells as Deputy Director of the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services in Baltimore.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Eases COVID-19 Restrictions

Baltimore City will ease its COVID-19 mandates following increased vaccination rates and downward trends in new case rates and hospitalizations.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Taking Steps to Restart Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)

Mayor Scott is reviving the Baltimore City Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for public safety agencies to collaborate against violent crime.