Please take precautions to prevent a fire in your home. Make sure to use the proper lights, avoid using candles, don’t leave the stove on, don’t plug in a lot of cords into one place, try to avoid space heaters, and if you have a live Christmas tree make sure to keep it watered and not near a heat source. We had another major fire this week in our district, that makes over 10 in a few weeks. See more tips from the Baltimore City Fire Department below.

Last Friday, Kilmar Abrego Garcia was required to check in with ICE after he was released from detention the previous night. That morning, he was able to leave his check-in at the Baltimore ICE facility and will be working with his lawyers on the next steps in the fight. I’m overjoyed that Kilmar Abrego Garcia will be able to spend time with his family, and I’m grateful to the residents who joined us that morning to show support for him and his family.   The fight is not over

ICE actions in Baltimore City have left several families separated and devastated. Fear and trauma are consuming our immigrant neighbors, many of whom have been in this country for several years and have made significant ties. Separating families is horrendous and takes a toll on our youth and families. This resolution brings the issue to light. This hearing will bring together partners working with our young people affected by ICE actions to learn and provide support, inclu

The Rental Dwelling Safety and Enforcement Act strengthens landlord licensing, enforcement, and accountability. The new legislation builds on the work Council President Cohen did as a Councilman in the last term. Less than ½ of our rental properties in the city are properly licensed. That is unacceptable and it must change so that residents can live in decent conditions. While some unlicensed landlords may be having trouble obtaining a license, I have several in my district w

If you are a renter experiencing poor living conditions, please call 311 and ask for an inspection of your unit. The Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) inspection team will need to coordinate with you to access the unit, assess the conditions, and create possible citations. You can look up whether the property is properly licensed on the DHCD licensing portal here . It is a good idea to seek legal counsel from groups like Public Justice Cent

The Sisson Street Task Force meets this evening Monday, December 15th at 7pm. The public is always invited to listen in on the meeting. Testimony will not be heard during but please continue to share your thoughts with us via email. There will be an opportunity to testify again at a later date. Stream on Monday here: bit.ly/sisson1215 See the Sisson Street Task Force's website here . It includes recordings of previous meetings, a list of members, and other important documents

The Annual Mayor's Christmas Parade is this Sunday, December 13th! We'd love for you to join us in walking the parade this year. We will start lining up shortly after 12pm, as the parade will promptly start at 1pm. If you are interested, sign up here . We will contact you with details before Sunday. I look forward to you joining us!

The Sisson Street Task Force meets again tonight, Monday, December 8th at 7pm. We continue to discuss what the best relocation will be for the current Sisson Street Citizens' Convenience Center. Please continue to share your thoughts via email. You can stream the meeting live on Webex. See all the details on the task force, including previous meetings and its members, here: https://beta.baltimorecity.gov/mayor/boards-commissions/sisson-street-task-force Stream tonight's meeti

Below is a list of resources for residents looking for affordable housing. This is also a list of the organizations doing the work to provide affordable housing. Resources to serve those experiencing homelessness: Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services - MOHS works with partners across the city. Residents experiencing homelessness first have to be in a shelter and they will be connected to coordinated access or other housing resources. This service is also for people about to b