“This is the consistent function of racist ideas - and of bigotry more broadly: to manipulate us to see people as the problem, instead of the policies that ensnare them.”
-
@DrIbram
Everyone wish Kevin a great first day at Hotel Revival! Kevin used to squeegee on President and Lombard, but now you can catch him working
@revivalbmore
thanks to
@aamebaltimore
! This is what believing and investing in our boys and young men of color looks like!
Families can bring bags and wear clothes to the pool and store the clothes in lockers that are on site.
We have apologized to the resident for her experience and will clarify rules with staff.
Let's give the young people working at our pools some grace on opening day.
New
@RecNParks
pool rules for this season: no bags of any size, cannot wear clothes into the pool or on the deck, unless you intend to swim in them. Just saw a crying woman with an infant turned away because she *wore clothes to the pool*
“Tonight I dedicate my testimony to the 14,000 city employees that serve the residents of Baltimore. I will lead this city with love and operate with integrity.” -
@FaithPLeach
in her intro at her City Council confirmation meeting
Being a public servant is hard work.
It takes a special calling to commit your life in service of others.
No amount of money can replace the lost time with loved ones or the physical toll this work can take on you.
But, do good anyway.
Are y'all as pumped about city services as me?!
I love the feeling of helping our residents solve service issues.
If I do nothing else during my time as CAO, I will double down on efforts to get Baltimore improved city services.
WE deserve it.
#BuildBetterBMore
Jumped in the Harbor alongside
@MayorBMScott
+ partners to recognize all of the progress we have made to make our harbor swimmable and fishable!
Jump! Jump!
#HarborSplash
Baltimore, we have a lot of work to do to improve our city government, but I will do all that I can, while I'm in this role to make a difference.
Follow
@BaltimoreCAO
for regular updates on our work! We'll share insights from
@BaltOPI
+
@baltdata
and share agency updates!
It's an honor of a lifetime to serve the residents of Baltimore.
There is a lot of work to do to improve city services and deliver a government that works for our residents and I am up for the challenge.
Onward, Baltimore!
A year ago, during
#WomensHistoryMonth
, the
@BaltCouncil
confirmed
@FaithPLeach
as Baltimore's first woman and the city's second Chief Administrative Officer.
Under
@MayorBMScott
's direction, the CAO delivered huge wins for Baltimore city, with more work to do!
⬇️
Charles street promenade on this beautiful Baltimore Saturday.
Music, shopping + open streets!
Charles Street promenade has something for whole family!
#DowntownRISE
I am so thankful for another rotation around the sun and to be the featured Game Changer in the July issue of
@Baltimoremag
!
Sometimes I sit in awe of the life I get to live, the small difference I get to make, and the crab cakes I get to eat!
Cheers! 🫶🏾💫🙏🏿
Working at pools during summer months is often a first job for so many of our city's young people.
Let's make sure we spare a little grace for them, too.
Mistakes happen, but let's not demonize them for it.
Today
@MayorBMScott
tapped me to officially cut the ribbon on the two hotels we purchased to shelter individuals experiencing homelessness.
Our goal is to ultimately transition the hotels to permanent supportive housing.
Proud to be part of this moment in our city's history!
More than a year ago,
@MayorBMScott
launched the Squeegee Collaborative Working Action Plan.
We've reduced criminal incidents by 85% and connected more than 40 squeegee workers to employment.
Check out our year end snapshot:
Today is a big day for
#mybmore
families.
@MayorBMScott
announced the launch of the Baltimore Young Families Success fund - a guaranteed income pilot program that will provide $1K per month to 200 young parents between 18-24 living in
#Baltimore
.
#guaranteedincome
Who run the world?! Girls.
#BaltimoreProud
to join
@MayorBMScott
's Youth LeadHERship Summit focused on young women in Baltimore.
Check out the boss ladies that will join us on Friday at the
@LewisMuseum
⬇️
Thanks to the leadership of
@MayorBMScott
+ Solicitor Thompson, Baltimore secured a $45M settlement with the potential for billions from other opioid distributors.
We remain focused on repairing the harm done to our communities by the opioid epidemic + those involved in it.
Today, we announced that we reached a historic settlement with just one of the opioid distributors, while we continue to pursue our lawsuits against the rest.
Joined in with
@BmoreCityDOT
to cut overgrown tree boxes on Patapssco Ave.
The crews are teaching me edging and trimming techniques!
Coming to a block near you! 😉
It’s official! My mom finished her MSW!
For the past 20 years my mom has used her story of adversity to advocate for + inspire others. Today, at 64 years old she got her Masters Degree.
She’s my miracle. My daily reminder that impossible is achievable.
Yesterday
@MayorBMScott
hosted his annual State of the City address!
Some highlights:
✅ $5M for rental assistance
🏠$9.7M for buy back the block grants to help renters in middle neighborhoods purchase their home
👏🏾$15 minimum wage for all city workers
Let's go!!!
Please take care of yourselves this weekend, Baltimore.
Drive slow.
Enjoy the spring.
Rest, if you can.
Hug your loved ones, if you can.
Remember that we are Baltimore Strong.
We love you.
My mama made it! Today she walked across the stage at her Social work dept graduation.
She didn’t think I was coming (she has two ceremonies. One happens next week).
I wouldn’t miss this for the world! Go, mama!! 🥰😍😩💃🏿
A collage of March 30. Rec and Parks + Pratt Library capital projects briefing, the Mayor calling a young person to say ‘I’m proud of you’, my zen office space, and a deliciously curated 4 course meal at Silver Queen Cafe.
So proud of the team that helped deliver a
@Starbucks
to Historic Anacostia in Ward 8. The first stand alone one East of the River.
It took a lot of calls, meetings and some twists & turns to deliver for our residents
#DCHOPE
#DMPEDdelivers
#BaltimoreProud
to share the story of the Squeegee Collaborative with Mayors + innovators from around the world at
#CityLab2023
Proud to share this experience with two former squeegee workers, Davion + Victoria.
🫶❤️💪🏽
Today
@MayorBMScott
announced the launch of the B'More Summer Information Hub. A one stop shop for Baltimore families and young people to find events, programs and so much more!
Visit the hub at: and share with young people and families in Baltimore!
I've not only talked about it, I've created multiple opportunities to connect our young people to opportunity, much like yesterdays job fair at the Lewis museum that produced 40 city jobs for squeegee workers.
Faith Leach, the Scott cabinet member who this letter is addressed to, has long said that kids squeegee bc they can’t find jobs that pay them fast enough. They put the cash toward immediate needs for themselves & families, such as food and diapers
We're hiring CDL Drivers!
And we'll give you $10,000 as a bonus.
How?
$1,250 extra every quarter, for 2 years.
What about existing drivers?
You get it automatically.
Apply today!
The Squeegee Collaborative built a plan that represents the best of our city.
Now it's time to implement.
Tomorrow we will host an event for squeegee workers and other young people that need a fair shot. The event will feature employment, entrepreneurship + others supports 👇🏾
Transformation takes bold, audacious leadership and partnership.
@MayorBMScott
announced a $20M commitment by
@Chase
to close the racial wealth divide. $5M will go towards POWER - a black and Latina woman led effort to transform west Baltimore.
Baltimore City leaders have endured withering criticism at times for stricter handling of Covid.
Seems to have paid off according to new study from Johns Hopkins--
City has among lowest incidence rate and highest vaccination rate when compared to similar jurisdictions
The Mayor was intentional about having social workers and trained youth personnel respond as part of curfew engagement.
Law enforcement are NOT the first line of curfew response in Baltimore.
This is about interceding with our young people that need our support 🧵
Everyday
@BaltimoreMOHS
supports individuals experiencing homelessness. Every person is unique and requires care, empathy to connect them to the right services.
Thank you
@BaltimoreMOHS
@RecNParks
for your work to support Colin on his housing journey.
⚾️ It's a perfect day for some
@Orioles
Baseball!
@MayorBMScott
stopped by OPCY to greet a group of youth from Brooklyn Homes attending today's game with
@BaltimoreMONSE
staff.
Our new buddy Mason is throwing out today's first pitch!
Proud to stand alongside leaders from
@Chase
to announce an $8.45M investment in Baltimore to address vacant housing and turn vacant storefronts in Downtown and West Baltimore into vibrant spaces!
This investment will go towards
#DowntownRISE
+
@MayorBMScott
's vacant strategy!
I’m honored to be nominated for the staffer hall of fame! To be nominated by
@davidgclunie
is an even greater honor because he is one of the best humans I’ve ever met.
He’s the real MVP ☺️
Curious who
@davidgclunie
nominated for the "Staffer Hall of Fame"?
🏆 Congrats to
@FaithPLeach
-- a friend, mindreader, & all-around all-star staffer!
To hear the full nomination, be sure to listen to our conversation with David Clunie, out now wherever you listen to podcasts.
What a week, Baltimore! We weathered two storms in one week. ❄️🌡️☃️
Here's what I know:
We are resilient.
We are dope.
We are charm city.
.....and we are
#SnowReadyBMore
We're fortunate.
Fortunate to have the leadership to guide us through storms.
Fortunate to have workers dedicated to making this city shine.
Fortunate to have residents who pull together when the snow flies.
Fortunate to have a city that loves us back.
Thank you, Baltimore.
I am grateful for family, friends, colleagues, neighbors and for
#myBaltimore
!
Thank you all for embracing me and allowing me to serve this amazing City!
Grateful for the opportunity to make a difference.
@baltimoresun
The city had a hiring event on Friday specifically for squeegee workers, offering 40 city jobs with DPW, DOT, BCRP and other agencies. It's not just private employers, the city has stepped up to offer opportunities as well.
Alright, Baltimore! It's time to get ready for round 2 of SNOW! We are out treating roads to get ready for Friday.
We anticipate another 2-4 inches starting at 4am on Friday!
How were your roads during the storm earlier this week?
Happy City Services Day, Baltimore!
Stay tuned for an exciting announcement and follow along as we highlight services and crews throughout the day!
#BuildBetterBaltimore
#Bmoreworks
Still thinking about last week’s
@bmorechildren
’s youth summit focused on women’s leadership! In our city, we are empowering the women that are shaping tomorrow’s world.
Last year, homicides and nonfatal shootings dropped by a third in one of Baltimore's most violent police districts.
What happened? We dug into the effects of a revived anti-violence strategy in West Baltimore, which Mayor Scott now plans to take citywide
Thank you to the volunteers,
@BaltimoreMOHS
,
@DowntownBalt
staff, continuum of care members and community partners for joining us for the Point in Time Count. Special thank you to Deputy Secretary Remy from
@DeptVetAffairs
for joining us in Baltimore! 🧵
We cleared 130 service requests in the Brooklyn community today + tackled proactive issues.
Lots more to do, but proud of
@BmoreCityDOT
@BaltimoreDPW
@RecNParks
@bmoredhcd
you have some requests coming your way soon.
When you see our young people out, please give them a smile, head nod or a kind word. You don't know how proud they feel to be part of welcoming
#CIAA
visitors to our city. So, so proud of these young men.
Thanks to a recent partnership with
@aamebaltimore
, we've been able to provide job opportunities to youth that squeegee this week.
These young men are assisting our internal clean team with enhanced beautification efforts Downtown during the the
#CIAATourney
.
My new weed whacker just arrived!
Can't wait to use it to tackle overgrown tree pits, grass and weeds across the city.
If you have a neighborhood volunteer cleaning crew, DM me and I'll join you one weekend with my weed whacker 😉
I was
#BaltimoreProud
to represent Baltimore City at the County Administrators caucus during
@MDCounties
.
For years, our city was not fully represented because we did not have have a Chief Administrative Officer.
Now, we join a network of county leaders across the state!
So excited 16 young men from Baltimore are in Atlanta for the weekend to take part in the Steve Harvey Mentoring Program for young men! Thanks to
@MayorBMScott
for investing in our city's young men! Check out the story ⬇️ cc:
@bmorechildren
@B360Balt
@aamebaltimore
Open streets, live music, food + entertainment are key elements to revitalizing downtown Baltimore.
@MayorBMScott
provided free passes to
@NatlAquarium
, supported downtown businesses, and activated
@portdiscovery
for youth.
The energy downtown for Charm City Live was electric!
Art After Dark, Baltimore! 🎨💫
As part of
@MayorBMScott
's efforts to activate art in downtown Baltimore, the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture hosted dozens of graffiti artists + muralists to beautify vacant storefronts!
Check out these talented artists!
A quick Baltimore story 🧵
I met a woman named Anna during
@RecNParks
annual pool opening two summers ago. We chatted, exchanged info and promised to stay in contact.
A year later she reached out and asked if I would host a group of young people at City Hall - I was happy too!
Spent the morning at the
@Bisnow
affordable housing summit discussing
@MayorBMScott
's partnership with
@Chase
and key community partners to support Black and Latina women developers investing in communities in West Baltimore!
#mybmore
If you see a squeegee worker today, encourage them to stop by the
@LewisMuseum
July 7 and 8 for a job readiness event and hiring fair with on the spot job offers.
40 jobs, starting on Monday July 11, tailored for squeegee workers.
Please share!
This Father’s Day, Tomas Vargas Jr. reflects on how a guaranteed income helped him become the father his kids needed, and how a nationwide program could provide families with economic mobility, stability, & hope.
Check out his op-ed ⬇️
Excited about
@MayorBMScott
's efforts to use innovative tools to tackle vacant properties in Baltimore.
Last week, we announced the use of blockchain technology, an immutable ledger to track vacant houses thanks to the leadership of Solicitor Thompson.
College changed not only my life, but the trajectory of my family.
I was the first to go to college, but definitely not the last. In a few short weeks my mother will finish her MSW. My sister got her BFA two years ago.
For some of us, college isn’t just abt getting that big job
Such a beautiful
#mybmore
day! Joined
@MayorBMScott
and more than 150 organizations for the spring cleanup! Very proud to see one of the young men who used to squeegee now working with
@BaltimoreDPW
. This is why we won't EVER quit! Our young people deserve our best.
#Baltimore
Thanksgiving update: I made my famous deviled eggs (highly requested) and I was granted *permission* to make the stuffing (1st time, eek!), and cornbread!
I thank God for the promotion in the kitchen in a Black household! Few understand the hazing I went through to get here. 🙌🏾
📓💻✏️It's my favorite time of year!
@MayorBMScott
is making sure our young people are ready for school! War Memorial Plaza was filled with hundreds of young people getting free hair cuts, braids, backbags + resources!
Incredible job
@bmorechildren
❤️
This is
#mybmore
Our young people spoke and we listened! Today
@my_bccc
@MayorBMScott
is hosting his annual youth summit! Nearly 300 young people are learning the ins and outs of entrepreneurship! Thank you
@bmorechildren
!
Looking forward to joining
@bcyfund
@mentormdd
, youth serving nonprofit and philanthropic leaders from across Baltimore TODAY! I am giving welcome remarks on behalf of
@MayorBMScott
. Deets below ⬇️ cc:
@bmorechildren
What an incredible Back to School event held right outside of City Hall! Families got free backpacks, haircuts, chrome books, participated in silent yoga and a petting zoo + more.
Thank you
@MayorBMScott
for ensuring our youth are
#bmorereadyforschool
The
@MeyerFoundation
is proud to welcome
@FaithPLeach
and Diego Uriburu of
@IdentityYouthMD
to our board of directors! Both Diego and Faith bring years of expertise grounded in a love of community and justice. Welcome!
Today,
@MayorBMScott
hosted 900 older adults for his 2023 Older Adults Thriving in Baltimore Summit in partnership with
@Aetna
+ the new Mayor's Office of Older Adults!
Watching young people and their families sled at federal hill park has to be the highlight of the snow day!
Everyone at the emergency operations center just let out a collective laugh!
Love, love to see the joy on young people's faces.
Be safe, Baltimore ❄️