Posts tagged Brandon Scott
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Baltimore mayor vetoes “security deposit insurance” legislation, saying risks outweigh benefits
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott vetoed a controversial bill Monday afternoon that would have expanded the market for a “security deposit insurance” company tenant advocates have called “predatory.” Keep reading…
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Does Baltimore’s security deposit alternatives bill offer ‘freedom’ or carve away renter protections?
A bill on Baltimore’s mayor’s desk requires some landlords to offer security deposit alternatives. But one of those alternatives, “security deposit insurance,” is drawing criticism from tenant advocates Keep reading…
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Baltimore’s elections are finally over. Here’s what that means for the future of transit in the city.
It took a month-long delay in voting, numerous mishaps from ballot vendors and both the state and local Boards of Elections, and 13 days of counting after the polls had closed but with all the votes finally being certified on June 15, but the 2020 Baltimore City Elections are finally over. But what impact will this past election and the officials likely to be solidified in November have on the city’s need for a more connected, robust and equitable transit system? Keep reading…
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Baltimore mayoral candidates weigh in on transportation issues
With a primary election on June 2, it is still unclear who the next Democratic nominee for mayor of Baltimore will be. It is clear, however, that transportation will be a big issue in the race. See what some candidates have to say about a Charm City Circulator expansion, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and the city’s Complete Streets plan. Keep reading…