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Ex-police oversight official says suspended @BaltimorePolice deputy commissioner Nadeau pressured her to reduce discipline against high-ranking officers in her first weeks on the job. tinyurl.com/yasnzm3t
In her new position, Aeiramique Glass speaks in Madison, Wis., about observing arrests at a recent police protest. (The Capital Times)

ALT In her new position, Aeiramique Glass speaks in Madison, Wis., about observing arrests at a recent police protest. (The Capital Times)

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City Council to vote tonight on Ryan Dorsey's ADU bill which one member calls a “backdoor” attempt to allow more multi-family conversions tinyurl.com/mvu7mak2
In committee last week, Baltimore City Council members Mark Parker, Paris Gray and Phylicia Porter vote against ADU bill. (Charm TV)

ALT In committee last week, Baltimore City Council members Mark Parker, Paris Gray and Phylicia Porter vote against ADU bill. (Charm TV)
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Despite residents turning out in force to oppose it, Ryan Dorsey’s committee advances his Harford Rd overlay bill tinyurl.com/43yxkvru Before the vote, they denounced a zoning change they said would "pack people like sardines" and "hand enormous one-sided power to developers."
Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey speaks about his "Overlay" bill that open up single-family properties along the Harford Road corridor to apartment conversions and teardowns for new construction. (Charm TV)

ALT Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey speaks about his "Overlay" bill that open up single-family properties along the Harford Road corridor to apartment conversions and teardowns for new construction. (Charm TV)

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Judge will not delay Baltimore IG’s access to records, denies City's motion. tinyurl.com/5n89hdpc Her order decries “continued interference with the Charter responsibilities of the OIG by rejecting lawful subpoenas or refusing to restore the access to City records.”
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Senior Circuit Court Judge Pamela J. White.

ALT Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Senior Circuit Court Judge Pamela J. White.

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As Baltimore County approves 10 more years of burning its trash in Baltimore City, a question: will @MayorBMScott keep his promise that the city's BRESCO contract (expiring in 2031) will be its last? tinyurl.com/2vt3eb25 Advocates say it's looking very iffy.
Brandon Scott's promise in 2020 after supporting giving the BRESCO incinerator another 10-year contract to burn Baltimore's trash: “Under my administration,” he told The Brew, “we’re going to work to not burn as much at the incinerator as possible. And I will work my butt off to make sure that this is the last time we ever give them a new contract.”

ALT Brandon Scott's promise in 2020 after supporting giving the BRESCO incinerator another 10-year contract to burn Baltimore's trash: “Under my administration,” he told The Brew, “we’re going to work to not burn as much at the incinerator as possible. And I will work my butt off to make sure that this is the last time we ever give them a new contract.”

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Harford Road Overlay bill passes out of Ryan Dorsey’s committee with yes votes by all …..except @PhyliciaPorter_ who abstained.
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The @MayorBMScott admin. complains of "massive" costs to review IG records requests - up to $3.6 million. tinyurl.com/ydhrs4ue The cost would be nothing if we did it, says IG @isabel_cumming who offers a simple solution to the City's self-created problem.
Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming and City Solicitor Ebony Thompson. (Charm TV)

ALT Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming and City Solicitor Ebony Thompson. (Charm TV)

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The controversial Harford Road Overlay upzoning bill is back - and before its sponsor’s committee tomorrow. tinyurl.com/44xsvwfa A critic - saying Councilman Ryan Dorsey is too conflicted to chair the hearing - wants @Zeke_Cohen to appoint another lawmaker.
Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey, who chairs the Land Use & Transportation Committee, and Vice Chair Sharon Green Middleton. (Charm TV)

ALT Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey, who chairs the Land Use & Transportation Committee, and Vice Chair Sharon Green Middleton. (Charm TV)
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Nope, @MayorBMScott does not want to follow the law. City is asking Judge White to stay her Monday order requiring the city to restore Inspector General's access to records and once again is appealing decision to the Md. Appellate Court. tinyurl.com/5efv4p3v
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and his attorney, City Solicitor Ebony Thompson. (CharmTV)

ALT Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and his attorney, City Solicitor Ebony Thompson. (CharmTV)

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Is the Baltimore City Council about to eliminate single-family zoning? tinyurl.com/325wkudv A bill backed by Councilman Ryan Dorsey – scheduled for a committee vote on Thursday – is little known, but would have a big impact on city neighborhoods [OP-ED]
City Councilman Ryan Dorsey presides over a meeting of the Baltimore City Council's Land Use and Transportation Committee. (Charm TV)

ALT City Councilman Ryan Dorsey presides over a meeting of the Baltimore City Council's Land Use and Transportation Committee. (Charm TV)

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Question is: now that Judge White has issued her written order affirming the IG lawsuit, will a mayor who says "we will always follow the law" follow her order? tinyurl.com/5efv4p3v
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and his law department are knocked by Judge Pamela White for their resistance to her orders.

ALT Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and his law department are knocked by Judge Pamela White for their resistance to her orders.

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Judge orders @MayorBMScott admin. to restore database access to the IG in 2 business days and start responding to subpoenas in 5 days AND dressed down the city solicitor, denouncing “a pattern by the city to delay, diffuse and deny” the watchdog IG's work tinyurl.com/5efv4p3v
Baltimore City Solicitor Ebony Thompson ans Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Pamela J. White.

ALT Baltimore City Solicitor Ebony Thompson ans Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Pamela J. White.

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Community and labor groups protest Harborplace developer’s secret tax break deal. tinyurl.com/3nnw4w5r “Tax discounts over decades have eroded the city’s revenue" while leaving everyday citizens' needs unaddressed, they say in a letter to @MayorBMScott and the Bd. of Estimates
Protest last year by the same coalition (WUFU, the With Us For Us coalition of labor and progressive groups) demanding the city strengthen its PILOT agreement with nonprofits to get them to pay more toward city services. Photo shows Cristina Duncan, of the Baltimore Teachers Union addressing a rally in Wyman Park. (Fern Shen)

ALT Protest last year by the same coalition (WUFU, the With Us For Us coalition of labor and progressive groups) demanding the city strengthen its PILOT agreement with nonprofits to get them to pay more toward city services. Photo shows Cristina Duncan, of the Baltimore Teachers Union addressing a rally in Wyman Park. (Fern Shen)

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Baltimore's Police Accountability Board, long dependent on police for information, seeks greater independence. Board Chair Jamal Turner wades into City Hall politics, criticizing councilman who formerly headed the safety committee. tinyurl.com/4djr86ts
Jamal Turner, Police Accountability Board chair, speaks to reporters in front of City Hall earlier this week. (Facebook)

ALT Jamal Turner, Police Accountability Board chair, speaks to reporters in front of City Hall earlier this week. (Facebook)

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Mayor Scott signals he'll FIGHT any court order that restores powers to the inspector general. Reacts to a court hearing that didn't go the way he wanted. tinyurl.com/y2xvnm3f
Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Pamela White.

ALT Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Pamela White.

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Judge says Mayor Scott admin must turn over subpoenaed records to Baltimore Inspector General, and also allow her office to regain access to city services. A BIG VICTORY for public accountability. tinyurl.com/ycxak3s9
After today's hearing, IG Isabel Cumming stands outside the Calvert St. courthouse, flanked by her pro-bono attorneys, Anthony May and Mark Stichel, and IG Advisory Board Chair Gayle Guilford. (Mark Reutter)

ALT After today's hearing, IG Isabel Cumming stands outside the Calvert St. courthouse, flanked by her pro-bono attorneys, Anthony May and Mark Stichel, and IG Advisory Board Chair Gayle Guilford. (Mark Reutter)

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How far will Mayor Scott and his lawyers go to try to handcuff Baltimore's corruption watchdog? Right now, there's an air of desperation at City Hall. ANALYSIS by David Plymyer. tinyurl.com/3c3eb9de
Ebony Thompson has spearheaded the Scott administration's defense of the IG lawsuit as chief city solicitor. They are pictured here in November 2022.

ALT Ebony Thompson has spearheaded the Scott administration's defense of the IG lawsuit as chief city solicitor. They are pictured here in November 2022.

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Baltimore mayor sued after claiming more power over police accountability board thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/1…

Police accountability board member sues Baltimore mayor over removal policy

A member of Baltimore’s Police Accountability Board is challenging a move by Mayor Brandon Scott that would give him the power to replace almost all of its members at once.

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Why Mayor Scott and the City Council should assist an MCB exit from Harborplace. A citizen coalition calls on local & state politicains to - at very minimum - forbid demolition of the world-famous Rouse Harborplace pavilions before it's too late. OP-ED: tinyurl.com/mut7rbkr
What Baltimore's Inner Harbor may look like if the Light Street and Pratt Street Harborplace pavilions are torn down by MCB Real Estate.

ALT What Baltimore's Inner Harbor may look like if the Light Street and Pratt Street Harborplace pavilions are torn down by MCB Real Estate.

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Scott administration proposes new city agency, with initial budget of $16M-plus, to handle 911 calls and promote alternative public safety approaches. tinyurl.com/2wvxpkjn
Baltimore Police officers gather in Hampden last June following a potential disturbance. (Fern Shen)

ALT Baltimore Police officers gather in Hampden last June following a potential disturbance. (Fern Shen)

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