Mayor Scott's Statement on City Council Passage of FY2024 Budget

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Brandon M. Scott
Mayor,
Baltimore City
250 City Hall - Baltimore Maryland 21202
(410) 396-3835 - Fax: (410) 576-9425

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

BALTIMORE, MD. (Wednesday, June 14, 2023) - Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement regarding the passage of the FY2024 budget.

"Over the course of the last few weeks, the City Council and I have worked together to outline a FY2024 City Budget that will ensure Baltimoreans everywhere are able to thrive. While this year's budget process was different than past years, today's passage of the amended budget is a testament to our ability to find common ground and lay out a shared vision for investing in Baltimore's future. Through negotiations and public hearings, we've reached a consensus that reflects our values, invests in historically disenfranchised parts of our city, and helps strengthen city government's ability to deliver for residents. I want to thank the Council for its work through this process and for sharing my goals of putting forth a budget that is equitable, inclusive, and forward-looking."

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