Baltimore City Council

Notably, Bolton Hill, Morrell Park, Fells Point and Howard Park would all stay unified in one district under the city council’s plan

The districts should have population equity while being contiguous and compact. Some neighborhoods could get split between councilmanic districts.

The council must decide if they will accept Mayor Scott’s proposal or come up with their own.

The vote was met with concerns from some members of the council and the public

The proposed map has council district lines cutting across some of Baltimore’s famously tight-knit neighborhoods.

"This is not an aspect of officer indifference, this is a clear example of not following the rules and lives are being lost.”

In a packed room a lot was discussed, but frustration over young people committing crime rose to the top of people’s concerns.

But both council members and residents wanted to know how a longtime veteran of the force can change the department's culture. During three hours of questioning, council members repeatedly shared concerns about officer apathy and “indifference” that they’ve heard from their constituents.

“People don’t necessarily trust the police with this information.”

The council planned to hear from the city agencies that prepared after action reports. The mother’s testimony came after a two-hour long conversation about police and community relationships.