City Council News
Rawlings-Blake Opposes 25-Cent Plastic Bag Fee
Today, City Council President Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will announce her opposition to a City Council proposal that would impose a stiff 25-cent surcharge on plastic grocery store bags. Rawlings-Blake will visit customers at a local grocery store today to discuss the proposal and to encourage City residents to reuse and recycle paper and plastic grocery bags.
City Council Committees Approve Slots Zoning Legislation
The City Council Land Use and Transportation Committee and Urban Affairs Committee approved zoning changes needed to allow for a Video Lottery Terminal facility in South Baltimore. The legislation allows a Video Lottery Terminal facility as a “permitted use” in the city’s zoning code and amends the Carroll Camden Urban Renewal Plan to reflect land use changes.
Learn more about the Council President's Arts and Entertainment Legislation
In July 2008, Council President Rawlings-Blake introduced legislation to enhance Baltimore's arts and live entertainment venues.
City Council Calendar
- Tuesday, July 7
- Hearing: Judiciary and Legislative Investigations Committee, James B. Kraft – Chair
- 10:00 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
- 09-0287 Metropolitan District of Baltimore County, Extension 160
- 10:15 AM
- 09-0342 Speed Monitoring Systems - Establishment
- Voting Session: Urban Affairs and Aging Committee, Agnes Welch - Chair
- 4:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
- 09-0313 Urban Renewal-Uplands-Amendment
Big Brothers and Big Sisters Wanted
Learn more about the City of Baltimore Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Initiative
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