Recent News

Residents in the Waverly Community Recover After Early Morning Fires

Jun 15th, 2022

Today at approximately 4:30 a.m., Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) and Baltimore Police Department (BPD) responded to two fires in the 300 block of East 31st St. involving multiple homes.

 

 

Mayor Scott Sends Letter in Response to Governor Hogan

Jun 3rd, 2022

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following letter in response to a letter sent by Governor Larry Hogan on May 26, 2022, regarding public safety in Baltimore. 

 

Mayor Scott Establishes Office of Infrastructure Development

Jun 3rd, 2022

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the creation of the new Mayor’s Office of Infrastructure Development (MOID). The Mayor named Matthew W. Garbark the first-ever Baltimore City Infrastructure Czar, effective July 18, 2022.

 

Mayor Scott Announces New Director for the Department of General Services

Jun 2nd, 2022

Yesterday evening, Mayor Brandon M. Scott swore in Berke Attila as the new Director of the Department of General Services (DGS). DGS delivers cost-effective, high-quality, reliable, and sustainable services by managing quality facilities, ensuring efficient fleet operations, and maintaining exemplary administrative customer service that supports Baltimore City agencies in advancing their goals.

 

City of Baltimore Files Lawsuit Against Ghost Gun Manufacturer Polymer80

Jun 1st, 2022

Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that Baltimore City filed a lawsuit against the nation’s largest ghost gun manufacturer, Polymer80, Inc. 

 

 

Mayor Scott's Statement on Double Shooting at the Inner Harbor

May 29th, 2022

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement in response to a double shooting at the Inner Harbor that occurred this evening that led to the deaths of two teenagers.

 

Mayor Scott's Statement on Governor Hogan's Letter

May 26th, 2022

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement in response to Governor Hogan's letter addressing public safety efforts in Baltimore.

 

Mayor Scott Increases Total Commitment to Addressing Food Insecurity to $26 Million

May 20th, 2022

Mayor Brandon M. Scott has announced an additional allocation of $11 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding towards building an equitable and resilient food system to mitigate the negative impacts associated with food insecurity during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This brings the City’s total commitment to providing nutritional security for Baltimoreans to $26 million.

 

Mayor Scott Joins HUD’s House America Initiative to Address Homelessness in Baltimore

May 18th, 2022

Mayor Brandon M. Scott has joined the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) for House America: An All-Hands-On-Deck Effort to Address the Nation’s Homelessness Crisis. Today, Mayor Scott, HUD Senior Advisor for Housing and Services Richard Cho, Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) Director Irene Agustin, and Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Commissioner Alice Kennedy announced the City’s goals for the House America initiative.

 

Mayor Scott and Commissioner Harrison Announce SMART Policing

May 18th, 2022

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) are announcing several initiatives that will focus on the intelligent deployment of law enforcement resources in order to more effectively combat violent crime.

 

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