On Wednesday, September 16th at 10am, the Public Health and Environment Committee will hold a hearing to discuss the Municipal ID Program. We will be discussing updates to the application and approval process for obtaining the municipal ID. For more background on the bill, see our previous post about it here.

The Baltimore Book Festival is this weekend on September 19th and 20th! You don't want to miss a great weekend filled with panelists, author talks, poetry readings, family friendly activities, and more. I am so excited to have everyone from around the city and beyond to join us in the Fabulous 14th District. Take a look at the festival's full schedule here.

I would like to thank our moderator, panelists, Senator Antonio Hayes, and our guests for participating in our housing forum. The bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act passed by Congress opens up the opportunity for our city to build upon the progress we have made regarding a number of housing related issues. We have to work together to harness the opportunities that may come with this law. Today’s meeting was the first step. I look forward to building on this work and collaborating

Baltimore City is not responsible for any water or sewer pipe issues on private property. Your homeowners insurance will not cover the costs either. It is highly recommended that homeowners obtain Water and Sewer Line Insurance. Without insurance, the costs can be quite expensive. Homeowners can obtain insurance from companies such as Homeserve USA. To learn more about the city's Water Main Replacement Program, click here. To learn more about Homeserve USA, click here or rese

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) is hosting a listening session to hear your voices as they shape the next Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan. Our city’s first violence prevention plan had a significant impact, with the lowest homicide and non-fatal shootings we’ve seen. There is more to do, and we want to hear from you. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening from 5pm to 7pm at the Waverly Y. Register here.

The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) is accepting applications for its low-income public housing waitlist, and today is the last day to apply. This is an important opportunity for low-income older adults, mixed-population households, and residents who need specific accessibility features. For more information and to apply, click here.

You can save lives by donating blood. We have a severe blood shortage in Maryland and around the nation. The Red Cross is partnering with The Weinberg Y in Waverly and my office to bring a blood drive to you. Please consider donating blood during our drive on Tuesday, September 1st between 12pm to 5pm. If you cannot make it, take a look at the other blood drives the Red Cross is hosting here.

My office is sponsoring a housing forum for anyone interested in the future of housing in Baltimore City. We will discuss the Road to Housing Act, recently passed by Congress, and what it could mean for Baltimore, including new opportunities and challenges for creating and preserving housing in our communities. We are working with our local, state, and federal elected officials and housing partners to bring together perspectives from every level. Join us to learn more, ask qu

We strongly suggest that you say NO to a reverse mortgage! While they seem like a good way to use your home equity, it will really be your family that will be left with the debt when you pass away. In addition, if you don’t pay the taxes or insurance, the company with the reverse mortgage can foreclose. Don’t let this happen to you or your family. If you are having issues with a reverse mortgage, please contact our office. To learn more about reverse mortgages, click here.