Baltimore City Council District 09 Choose 1
DUTIES: Baltimore’s law-making body is the 15-member City Council. The 15th member, the city council president, is elected city-wide. The primary responsibilities of the city council are to: Enact ordinances (laws) and resolutions of the city,Review and enact the annual Ordinance of Estimates (Operating and Capital Budgets),Enact revenue ordinances necessary to meet the anticipated expenses of the budget.SALARY: $78,577 as of 2023TERM: 4 yearsHOW ELECTED: Baltimore City is divided into 14 council districts. The voters of each district elect one member to the city council. In execution of their responsibilities, City Council members represent their district’s interests and serve their constituents as advocates with city government agencies.
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Background: What in your background and experience qualifies you to be a member of the Baltimore City Council?
As a father and former neighborhood association president, I am committed to strengthening our communities. Also being an urban government professor and city planner has provided the tools to create effective policy solutions. Serving on the City Council, I have passed significant legislation while addressing constituent concerns.
Crime: What specific plans would you propose to reduce homicides, violent crime, theft and vandalism in Baltimore?
To prevent recidivism, we need to connect returning citizens to workforce development and behavioral health resources. These crimes are the result of inadequate education, entrenched poverty, and unaddressed trauma. Programs that provide such services must also be coupled with targeted policing. Law enforcement engagement with community members is especially critical.
Education: How would you fund public education in Baltimore, while assuring the quality and ongoing structural maintenance of school buildings?
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future plays a significant role in leveling the educational landscape. As we will need to shift budget priorities given local financial shortfalls, it is imperative to modify the state formula for contribution thresholds. Baltimore must also continue advocating for fair funding to address longstanding capital needs.
Health: What strategies do you have to address continued health disparities in Baltimore? What will you do to make sure that the Health Department has the resources it needs to serve all residents?
School and community-based health clinics are part of a model that provides greater access points. As much of the Health Department’s work is grant-funded, we must ensure that that the city complies with state and federal guidelines. It also requires continued partnerships with local healthcare providers to reach underserved populations.
Climate and Environment As we face climate change and sea level rise, what would be your priorities to increase sustainable practices by the city and to increase the city’s resilience?
The city must strategically move toward zero waste practices and work to reduce greenhouse gases through an electric vehicle fleet. Installation of charging stations will also need to be expanded for community use. Another key is to utilize and promote sustainable building standards, including green roofs and solar/geothermal energy.
Housing: What strategies do you propose to remove or rehabilitate vacant buildings and provide affordable housing through the new inclusionary housing bill and other means?
Given the vast scale and massive cost to address Baltimore’s vacant housing challenges, financial resources are necessary. The city must be able to leverage private investment along with an infusion of state funds. We should have a comprehensive approach including acquisition/disposition, targeted demolition, and neighborhood revitalization that protects legacy residents.
Council Size: What are the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the size of the City Council?
The disadvantage of reduced size would be less representation from members who are required to cover a much larger area. While our city’s population has decreased over recent years, the volume and complexity of concerns has increased in many ways.
Biographical Information
Background: What in your background and experience qualifies you to be a member of the Baltimore City Council?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Crime: What specific plans would you propose to reduce homicides, violent crime, theft and vandalism in Baltimore?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Education: How would you fund public education in Baltimore, while assuring the quality and ongoing structural maintenance of school buildings?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Health: What strategies do you have to address continued health disparities in Baltimore? What will you do to make sure that the Health Department has the resources it needs to serve all residents?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Climate and Environment As we face climate change and sea level rise, what would be your priorities to increase sustainable practices by the city and to increase the city’s resilience?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Housing: What strategies do you propose to remove or rehabilitate vacant buildings and provide affordable housing through the new inclusionary housing bill and other means?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Council Size: What are the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the size of the City Council?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Biographical Information
Background: What in your background and experience qualifies you to be a member of the Baltimore City Council?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Crime: What specific plans would you propose to reduce homicides, violent crime, theft and vandalism in Baltimore?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Education: How would you fund public education in Baltimore, while assuring the quality and ongoing structural maintenance of school buildings?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Health: What strategies do you have to address continued health disparities in Baltimore? What will you do to make sure that the Health Department has the resources it needs to serve all residents?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Climate and Environment As we face climate change and sea level rise, what would be your priorities to increase sustainable practices by the city and to increase the city’s resilience?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Housing: What strategies do you propose to remove or rehabilitate vacant buildings and provide affordable housing through the new inclusionary housing bill and other means?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Council Size: What are the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the size of the City Council?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Biographical Information
Background: What in your background and experience qualifies you to be a member of the Baltimore City Council?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Crime: What specific plans would you propose to reduce homicides, violent crime, theft and vandalism in Baltimore?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Education: How would you fund public education in Baltimore, while assuring the quality and ongoing structural maintenance of school buildings?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Health: What strategies do you have to address continued health disparities in Baltimore? What will you do to make sure that the Health Department has the resources it needs to serve all residents?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Climate and Environment As we face climate change and sea level rise, what would be your priorities to increase sustainable practices by the city and to increase the city’s resilience?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Housing: What strategies do you propose to remove or rehabilitate vacant buildings and provide affordable housing through the new inclusionary housing bill and other means?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Council Size: What are the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the size of the City Council?
Candidate has not yet responded.