Councilman James Torrence

“If the rats have a food source, a water source, shelter, they're going to be around and no amount of bait we use will mitigate that.”

For bill sponsor James Torrence, the bill is incredibly personal.

That amendment, put forth by Councilmember James Torrence (D-7), would have stopped the tax credit after 350 affordable units were constructed– effectively ending the policy.

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

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

The commission is meant to increase efficiency and keep the charter up to date. It should have been convened by May 1st, 2021.

Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby convened the 73rd term of the legislative body for its first meeting Thursday night and later announced his…

City Council President Nick Mosby and a roster of new city council members were sworn into the legislative body in outdoor, socially-distanced ceremonies…