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Baltimore, Maryland

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Residents of Baltimore

Registered voters elect the officials below.

  • Mayor

    Executive

    The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.

    • City Manager / Administrator

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      The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).

  • City Council

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    The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.

    • City Clerk

      Administration & departments

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      Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.

    • City Attorney

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      The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.

    • Boards & Commissions

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      Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.

  • Municipal Court

    Judicial

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    Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.

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Baltimore council meetings

What the council and its committees are taking up, from the city's public meeting calendar.

Coming up

  • Board of Estimates

    , 9:00 AM

    VIRTUAL ONLY

    Details

  • Public Health & Environment Committee

    , 10:00 AM

    Virtual/Clarence "Du" Burns Council Chamber;, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=mf58a18bd453ff3dcd847f92739f48ea3, Phone: +1 (408) 418-9388; Code: 2333 762 7893

    Agenda Details

    1 item of legislation

    • LO25-0021 City’s Response to the Opioid Crisis For the purpose: to provide a platform for city agencies, healthcare providers, and community advocates to discuss ongoing challenges, identify service gaps, and explore policy solutions to enhance Baltimore’s collective response to opioid addiction and overdose prevention.

  • Land Use & Transportation Committee

    , 9:00 AM

    Virtual/Clarence "Du" Burns Council Chamber;, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=maa3ce5db2185f51f4782a3e35b5d54ad, Phone: +1 (408) 418-9388; Code: 2335 180 1896

    Agenda Details

    6 items of legislation

    • 26-0154 Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District – Variance – 1610 E Chase Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit to 2 dwelling units in the R-8 Zoning District on the property known as 1610 E Chase Street (Block 1164B, Lot 016), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting a variance regarding certain bulk regulations (lot size area); and providing for a special effective date.

    • 26-0204 Rezoning - 3840 Bank Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 3840 Bank Street (Block 6311, Lot 055), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the I-1 Zoning District to the IMU-2 Zoning District; and providing for a special effective date.

    • 26-0206 Zoning – Conditional Use – Parking Lot (Principal Use) – 1732-1736 Gorsuch Avenue FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a principal use parking lot in the R-6 Zoning District on the properties known as 1732-1736 Gorsuch Avenue (Block 4127, Lots 012 and 013), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and providing for a special effective date.

    • 26-0208 Repeal of Ordinance 87-1040 – Planned Unit Development Sherwood Ford, Inc. – 5104 York Road FOR the purpose of repealing Ordinance 87-1040, which designated certain property located at and around 5104 York Road a Planned Unit Development known as Sherwood Ford, Inc.; and providing for a special effective date.

    • 26-0252 City Streets – Closing – A 10 Foot Alley Bounded by Ensor Street, East Lanvale Street, Holbrook Street, and Federal Street FOR the purpose of condemning and closing a 10 foot alley bounded by Ensor Street, East Lanvale Street, Holbrook Street, and Federal Street, as shown on a plat numbered 313-A-24A and dated June 5, 2026, prepared by the Survey Section and filed in the Office of the Department of Transportation; and providing for a special effective date.

    • 26-0195 Zoning – Accessory Dwelling Units FOR the purpose of permitting an accessory dwelling unit on a property with a principal dwelling unit; defining accessory dwelling unit; establishing certain bulk and yard requirements for an accessory dwelling unit; allowing an accessory dwelling unit as a permitted encroachment to a required rear yard; and generally relating to accessory dwelling units.

  • Public Safety Committee

    , 1:00 PM

    Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: #1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2332 144 4466, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m698b87e972aa5c9423a49a6ab765c30b

    Agenda Details

    1 item of legislation

    • 26 Informational Hearing – Missing Persons – Policies and Procedures FOR the purpose of inviting representatives from the Baltimore City Police Department, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, including the Juvenile Division, the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, the Maryland Department of Human Services, including Child Protective Services, Black and Missing, and other relevant stakeholders to brief the City Council regarding policies and procedures pertaining to incidents of missing persons; and requesting data concerning such incidents as well as data regarding s...

  • Budget & Appropriations Committee

    , 9:00 AM

    Virtual/Clarence "Du" Burns Council Chamber;, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m31cdf77c03c096bc3ab833578fab5455, Phone: +1 (408) 418-9388; Code: 2346 715 2815

    Agenda Details

    7 items of legislation

    • 26-0245 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Health Department – $9,140,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $9,140,000 to the Baltimore City Health Department – Service 310 (School Health Program), to provide funding to reimburse City Schools for the provision of school nurses at Baltimore City Public Schools for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025; and providing for a special effective date.

    • 26-0246 Supplementary State Grant Fund Operating Appropriation – Fire Department – $1,450,162.71 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary State Grant Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,450,162.71 to the Fire Department – Service 613 (Fire Facilities Maintenance and Replacement), to provide funding for improvements to fire stations and the purchase of firefighting equipment; and providing for a special effective date.

    • 26-0247 Supplementary State Grant Fund Operating Appropriation – Fire Department – $30,918.29 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary State Grant Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $30,918.29 to the Fire Department – Service 609 (Emergency Medical Services), to provide funding for the purchase of a LIFEPAK15 advanced dual-battery monitor and defibrillator device and for Advanced Life Support training of Baltimore City Fire Department emergency medical technicians and paramedics; and providing for a special effective date.

    • 26-0248 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Fire Department – $30,000,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $30,000,000 to the Fire Department – Service 602 (Fire Suppression and Emergency Rescue), to provide funding to balance the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget for a deficit caused by overtime, implementation of a union agreement, and vehicle maintenance costs; and providing for a special effective date.

    • 26-0249 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Transportation – $88,000,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $88,000,000 to the Department of Transportation – Service 688 (Snow and Ice Control), to provide funding to balance the Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget for a deficit caused by snow removal costs; and providing for a special effective date.

    • 26-0250 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Police Department – $22,000,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $22,000,000 to the Police Department – Service 622 (Police Patrol), to provide funding to balance the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget for a deficit caused by overtime and fleet maintenance costs; and providing for a special effective date.

    • 26-0251 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Sheriff’s Office – $2,750,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $2,750,000 to the Sheriff’s Office – Service 881 (Courthouse Security), to provide funding to balance the Sheriff Office’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget for a deficit caused by overtime and fleet maintenance costs; and providing for a special effective date.

  • Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee

    , 12:30 PM

    Virtual/Clarence "Du" Burns Council Chamber;, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=mbe6daa4269397997883fee1dfdab0a37, Phone: +1 (408) 418-9388; Code: 2334 389 2874

    Agenda Details

    1 item of legislation

    • 25-0027R Informational Hearing - Home Repair Assistance for Older Adults FOR the purpose of inviting the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development, the Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success, the Mayor’s Office of Older Adults Affairs and Advocacy, and relevant stakeholders to provide an update to the City Council on the status of home repair assistance programs for older adults in the City.

Recent

  • Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee

    , 12:30 PM

    Virtual/Clarence "Du" Burns Council Chamber;, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m14fe3c35176e8ff0b76817bbfe9f3fc4, Phone: +1 (408) 418-9388; Code: 2337 164 3790

    Agenda Minutes Details

    1 item of legislation

    • 25-0033R Informational Hearing – Condition of Older Adult Residential Housing in Baltimore City FOR the purpose of inviting the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Housing Authority of Baltimore City, and the Mayor’s Office of Older Adults Affairs and Advocacy to report on and discuss recommendations for improving the conditions of housing for older adults in the City.

  • Public Health & Environment Committee

    , 10:00 AM

    Virtual/Clarence "Du" Burns Council Chamber;, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m8061a936bc32b17ae65991f41835830f, Phone: +1 (408) 418-9388; Code: 2346 010 8168

    Agenda Minutes Details

    1 item of legislation

    • 26-0055R Informational Hearing – Sewage Backup Expedited Reimbursement and Direct Assistance Program FOR the purpose of requiring the Department of Public Works, the Law Department, Baltimore City Information Technology, and the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management to appear before the City Council to discuss the operations of the Building Backup Expedited Reimbursement Program and the Sewage Onsite Support Program.

  • Committee for Office Oversight for the Office of Water Advocacy & Customer Appeals

    , 5:30 PM

    Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: 1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2338 802 8878, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m588172006878cda56e3402f9c523185c

    Details

  • Public Safety Committee

    , 1:00 PM

    Virtual/Clarence "Du" Burns Council Chamber;, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m32dad601e9d1035d051bd1ae9dd99299, Phone: +1 (408) 418-9388; Code: 2331 201 2094

    Agenda Minutes Details

    2 items of legislation

    • 26-0160 Firearm Dealers – Mental Health and Gun Safety – Required Posting FOR the purpose of requiring a firearm dealer operating in Baltimore City to provide suicide and self-harm prevention information and safe firearms storage education materials at the point of sale; and providing for a special effective date.

      Pass

    • 26-0240 Domestic Violence Resources – City-Owned and Occupied Buildings – Required Posting FOR the purpose of requiring the placement of domestic violence awareness and victim resource materials in common areas of City-owned and occupied buildings; and providing for the development and distribution of educational brochures addressing domestic violence for display in Baltimore City.

      Pass

  • Housing & Economic Development Committee

    , 5:15 PM

    Virtual/Clarence "Du" Burns Council Chamber;, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m138cab152e4474824d48d4b5a2905b44, Phone: +1 (408) 418-9388; Code: 2335 802 6866

    Agenda Minutes Details

    1 item of legislation

    • 26-0264 York Corridor Business Improvement District and Management Authority – Renewal Through November 18, 2030 FOR the purpose of reviewing, renewing, and continuing the York Corridor Business Improvement District and the York Corridor Business Improvement District Management Authority; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the activities and authority of the York Corridor Business Improvement District and the York Corridor Business Improvement District Management Authority.

      Pass

Source: the city's public Legistar calendar, via the Legistar web API.

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