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Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces First Round of City-Wide Affordable Housing TIF Bonds Close with Strong Market Demand

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that the first series of the City-Wide Affordable Housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Bonds closed on December 23 to a robust market response.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Releases Report Highlighting 100 Key Accomplishments of 2025

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released a report highlighting 100 key accomplishments tied to the work of the Mayor's Office and City agencies in 2025.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Highlights Historic Reductions in Violent Crime in 2025

Mayor Brandon M. Scott was joined by Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Congressman Johnny Olszewski, Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, State Senator Cory McCray, Police Commissioner Richard Worley, State's Attorney Ivan Bates, Council President Zeke Cohen, MONSE Director Stefanie Mavronis, State and City leaders, law enforcement and community partners, and residents to mark the historic reductions in violence Baltimore saw over 2025.

 

Joint Statement on Historic Public Safety Progress in 2025

In 2025, Baltimore experienced continued historic progress on public safety, with homicides declining 31.44% and nonfatal shootings declining 24.51%.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Underground Fire Investigation Results

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that RTI Group LLC, the forensic consultant engaged to investigate the cause of recent fires in the City's underground conduit system, has completed its review and released its conclusions and recommendations.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces New Appointments, Personnel Changes

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced several new appointments and hires within the Mayor's Office, including promotions and a new hire within the Mayor's Office of Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (MOACE).

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Baltimore City's Lawsuit Against Dave, Inc. For Unfair and Deceptive Practices

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that the City of Baltimore filed a lawsuit against Dave, Inc. ("Dave"), a digital lending platform, for misleading marketing and usurious interest charges that trap some of the most financially precarious residents in an exploitative cycle of debt.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Releases 2026 Legislative Priorities

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released his 2026 Legislative Priorities ahead of the upcoming General Assembly, which will convene on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Baltimore City's First Project Labor Agreement in Partnership with Baltimore-D.C. Metro Building Trades Council

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Department of Public Works Director Matthew Garbark, and the Baltimore-D.C. Metro Building Trades Council have announced a deal reached to establish the City of Baltimore's first project labor agreement.

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott to Announce 2026 Festival Dates & New Years Eve Spectacular

Mayor Brandon M. Scott was joined by Councilwoman Odette Ramos; Police Commissioner Richard Worley, Fire Chief James Wallace; Office of Emergency Management Deputy Director Thea King; Mayor's Office of Arts, Culture and Emergency (MOACE), Director Linzy Jackson; Assistant Deputy Mayor Samuel Johnson; and CEO Robyn Murphy (Create Baltimore) to announce the 2026 dates for Baltimore's major cultural festivals and citywide special events.

 

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