Recent News

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.

 

Mayor Scott Announces the Launch of the B’More Summer Information Hub

May 12th, 2022

Mayor Brandon M. Scott joined Baltimore City Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises, local officials, nonprofit, and philanthropic partners to announce the launch of the B’More Summer Information Hub.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott's Remarks at the Downtown Partnership's Annual State of Downtown Breakfast

May 9th, 2022

Good morning everyone. Thank you for being here today.

Mayor Scott and BPD Seek Public Input on Redistricting Effort

May 6th, 2022

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Commissioner Michael S. Harrison announced their plan to bring the department into 21st Century policing by redrawing the geographic boundaries of its nine police districts.

 

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