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A charter amendment that was approved by voters in 2020 will restore financial control to the 15-member council, allowing them to reallocate funds without mayoral approval. The last time the council had this power was in 1898.
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Debacle over Faith Leach appointment reflects poorly on all involved as Baltimore, a city beset by serious issues, can ill afford such a hapless political theatrics.
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Just days after striking down her nomination, members of a Baltimore City Council committee reversed course and unanimously recommended Faith Leach as Baltimore’s next city administrator. The full council voted Monday night, without discussion, to confirm her appointment.
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A Baltimore City Council committee investigating a management agreement between the city and Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. delved deeper into the deal Thursday night.
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Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.’s proposal to boost rates 5% a year over the next three years has raised concerns among customers, elected officials and consumer advocates. The utility has asked state regulators for permission to increase the gas and electric delivery portion of the average customers’ monthly bill by about $31.07 after three years.