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Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Lime to Launch New Electronic Bike In Baltimore

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Lime announced that Baltimore will be one of the first cities in the world to launch the company's LimeBike, Lime's newest e-bike model, following a successful pilot in select cities around the world in 2024.

Mayor Scott Appoints Dr. Michelle Taylor as Commissioner of the Baltimore City Health Department

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the appointment of Dr. Michelle Taylor as Commissioner for the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD), starting August 4, 2025.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Statement on the Trump Administration Listing Baltimore as a Sanctuary Jurisdiction

Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued a statement after the Trump administration listed Baltimore as a sanctuary jurisdiction:.

Mayor Scott Highlights Success of Artscape 2025

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Mayor's Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment (MOACE), in co-production with the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA), celebrated the phenomenal success of Artscape 2025, the nation's largest free public outdoor arts festival.

Mayor Scott Announces Major Improvements to Government Performance and Service Delivery with Relaunch of CitiStat and 311 Reimagined

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced two major reforms designed to make Baltimore's government more transparent, responsive, and effective: the enhancement of the CitiStat performance management program and the rollout of 311 Reimagined, a comprehensive modernization of the City's service request system.

Brandon M. Scott is the 52nd Mayor of Baltimore City, and the youngest person elected to the position in over a century. Mayor Scott is committed to ending gun violence, restoring public trust in local government, and building a more equitable Baltimore for families to thrive.

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Property Claims Reporting

Do you need to report damage to City-owned property; including contents? Click here to submit your report.

Please note your submission will be reviewed within 1 business day.

Should you have any questions regarding the status of a previously reported incident please contact the Bureau of Risk Management via email by clicking here. Please include your Confirmation of Submission ID or Claim Number.

Please note: Damage to non-city property, such as resident's home or automobile, MUST be reported in person or by certified mail to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) located at 7 E. Redwood Street, 6th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202