Baltimore City Council

The program is under the authority of DPW. Resolutions like the one passed Monday can serve to put public pressure on the department.

The mayor and city council have varying ideas on how to bring in revenue and relieve pressure on residents.

The hope — better homes, neighborhoods and a growing tax base.

He promised a city council dedicated to public safety, justice, and improved city services.

Most impoverished communities voted to approve the David Smith-backed measure to shrink the Baltimore City Council from 14 to eight, precinct-level data shows.

Midday speaks with outgoing District 8 Councilmember Kristerfer Burnett and his successor Councilmember-Elect Paris Gray about the transfer of leadership and future of their district.

Council member Zeke Cohen joins Midday to share his priorities as the next City Council President.

“Let me be clear, this fight was about more than just the reduction of the city council or any single policy issue that was about keeping our local democracy intact.”

The measure’s defeat is likely due to a strong and organized coalition of labor groups and city leaders.

Here’s what voters had to share with WYPR reporters as they hit the polls.