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Mayor Scott Signs FY2025 Baltimore City Budget

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, alongside Council President Nick Mosby and members of the City Council, held a signing ceremony for the FY2025 Baltimore City Budget.

Extreme Heat at AFRAM Music Festival: Event Will Proceed, City Standing Up On-Site Cooling Stations, Other Precautions

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP), Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD), and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) announced that the 2024 AFRAM Music Festival in Druid Hill Park will still be held in light of the extreme heat weather forecast.

Mayor Scott, Rec & Parks Announce Construction Plans for a Brand-New, ARPA-Funded Coldstream Aquatic Center

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP), and City and State officials announced plans to construct a brand-new Coldstream Aquatic Center at a groundbreaking ceremony in Northwest Baltimore.

Mayor Scott Statement on Renew Baltimore

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement on the announcement that "Renew Baltimore," a political effort aiming to dramatically reduce the City of Baltimore's revenue, has submitted signatures for the ballot initiative to be placed on the November 2024 ballot.

City of Baltimore Announces Lawsuit Filed Against Plastic Manufacturing Companies for Role in Pollution

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced a landmark lawsuit against PepsiCo, Coca Cola, Frito Lay, and plastic manufacturing companies for their significant roles in creating a plastic pollution crisis.

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