Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott delivered his State of the City Address, reflecting on his tenure in office, how the city has weathered many challenges from the pandemic, and his vision for the future. Mayor Scott’s priorities include public safety, youth, parks and recreation, libraries, housing, infrastructure, workforce development, small businesses, and seniors.
In his remarks, Mayor Scott said the city is making continuous strides toward building a safer community and addressing violence at every level through community investments and supporting law enforcement. A key element of the Mayor’s efforts is Baltimore’s Comprehensive Prevention Plan, which has decreased homicides and non-fatal shootings.
The Mayor also shared establishing a 9-1-1 diversion program, investing in a Safe Streets program to mediate conflicts, launching a re-entry program, and developing a hospital-based violence intervention partnership with health care systems. He also discussed the city’s efforts to tackle the proliferation of guns and called on Congress to advance meaningful gun reform.
Mayor Scott additionally highlighted efforts to address housing concerns in his region, including tackling vacant properties and blight and increasing more Black homeownership opportunities.
Watch Mayor Scott’s full remarks here.
