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Charter Review Special Committee

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Jun 17, 2026

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Water and wastewater charter amendment recommended

Published Jun 17, 2026

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Jun 17, 2026

Water and wastewater charter amendment recommended

The Charter Review Special Committee voted 5-0 to recommend favorably with amendment a charter amendment to establish a Department of Water and Wastewater and transfer certain powers from the Department of Public Works; the amendment is to be submitted to the Baltimore City Council. The committee did not take a vote on the proposed Parking Benefits District local fund.

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Jun 10, 2026

Charter Review Special Committee meeting summary

The Charter Review Special Committee met on June 10, 2026, virtually and in the Du Burns Council Chamber to hold public hearings on two charter amendments: 26-0202 to establish a Department of Water and Wastewater and 26-0201 to create a Parking Benefits District local fund. The Committee did not vote on either amendment; attendance details are not listed in the minutes.

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May 20, 2026

Charter Review Special Committee meeting summary

The Charter Review Special Committee met May 20, 2026. The committee recommended favorable referral of three charter amendments (procurement reform; budget, veto, and Board of Estimates reform; and minor privileges) to the Baltimore City Council. The committee did not take a vote on the proposed repeal of term limits. Five members were present.

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May 6, 2026

Charter Review Special Committee reviews Inspector General custodian-of-records amendment; no vote taken

On May 6, 2026 the City of Baltimore Charter Review Special Committee met (virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber) to consider Charter Amendment 26-0164, which would designate the Inspector General as a custodian of agency records under certain circumstances, provide constructive supervisory authority to the Inspector General under certain circumstances, and submit the amendment to the City's qualified voters. The Committee did not vote on the matter.

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Apr 27, 2026

Charter Review Special Committee recommends charter amendment (26-0172) favorably with amendment

On April 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM the Baltimore City Council Charter Review Special Committee (Chair Ryan Dorsey, Vice Chair John Bullock, Members Zac Blanchard, Odette Ramos, Jermaine Jones) met virtually/in Du Burns Council Chamber. The committee voted to recommend Mayor and City Council Resolution 26-0172—an amendment addressing adoption/rejection processes for ordinances and resolutions, the City's budget and certain tax rates, minor privilege rights, and removal of obsolete provisions—favorably with amendment to the Baltimore City Council. The motion carried 4–1.

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Apr 22, 2026

Charter Review Special Committee — April 22, 2026: Charter amendment and charter review considered; no vote taken

The Charter Review Special Committee met on April 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber). Agenda items included 26-0172 (Charter Amendment — Charter Committee Recommendations) and LO25-0038 (Charter Review). The items addressed proposed amendments related to adoption/rejection of ordinances and resolutions, the City's budget and tax rates, minor privilege rights, and removal of obsolete charter provisions. The Committee did not take a vote on the bill, as recorded in the minutes.

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Apr 15, 2026

Charter Review Special Committee (April 15, 2026) — Charter amendment and charter review considered; no vote taken

The Committee met virtually to consider Charter Amendment 26-0172 (amending processes including the City's budget and certain tax-rate provisions) and Charter Review LO25-0038; both items were scheduled for public hearing and the Committee did not take a vote on the bill.

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Apr 14, 2026

Charter Review Special Committee — Meeting Minutes (2026-04-14)

The Charter Review Special Committee met at Freedom Temple Church on April 14, 2026 (6:00 PM). The agenda items were call to order, introductions, attendance/roll call, and a public hearing titled 'Charter Review' for the Committee to consider proposals to revise the City Charter and to recommend bills to the full City Council. Sponsor listed on the agenda: Ryan Dorsey. The provided minutes do not detail specific proposals, votes, or outcomes.

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Mar 30, 2026

Charter Review Special Committee — March 30, 2026 (Virtual/Reeves Room)

The Committee met on March 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Virtual/Reeves Room, 4th floor, City Hall) to consider proposals to revise the City Charter and to recommend bills to the full City Council. The agenda lists Sponsor: Ryan Dorsey. The available minutes do not record attendance details or specific actions taken.

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Feb 26, 2026

Charter Review Special Committee — public listening session on City Charter proposals

The Charter Review Special Committee convened on February 26, 2026 at Enoch Pratt Herring Run for a public listening session to consider proposals to revise the City Charter and to recommend bills to the full City Council. The available minutes list the agenda items but do not record attendance, speakers, or any decisions or votes.

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Feb 18, 2026

Charter Review Special Committee — Feb 18, 2026 (agenda and topics; no decisions recorded)

The Charter Review Special Committee met virtually and in the Reeves Room, City Hall, on February 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Sponsored by Ryan Dorsey, the committee convened to consider proposals to revise the City Charter and to recommend bills to the full City Council. Agenda topics included potential revisions to mayoral veto provisions, creation of a dedicated 'Budget' article, and potential changes to the Board of Estimates. The meeting was open to the public. The provided minutes record the agenda and purpose but do not document outcomes or votes.

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Dec 3, 2025

Charter Review Special Committee — Meeting Minutes (Dec 3, 2025)

Meeting of the City of Baltimore Charter Review Special Committee on December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Curran Room, 4th floor, City Hall (no virtual option). Purpose: committee considered proposals to revise the City Charter and to recommend bills to revise the City Charter to the full City Council. Sponsor listed as Ryan Dorsey. The provided document does not include attendance details, public testimony content, or final outcomes.

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Nov 5, 2025

Charter Review Special Committee convened to consider City Charter proposals; no decisions recorded

On November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM the Charter Review Special Committee met (Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, City Hall). Attendance: Chair Ryan Dorsey, Vice Chair John Bullock, Members Zac Blanchard, Odette Ramos, and Jermaine Jones. The sole agenda item (LO25-0038) was consideration of proposals to revise the City Charter and potential recommendation of bills to the full City Council. The minutes record no final decisions.

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