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Every published summary we have tied to Housing & Economic Development Committee in Baltimore, grouped into one page so readers can track its recurring decisions and debates over time.

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Apr 28, 2026

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Committee recessed hearings on vacant-housing strategies (April 21, 2026)

The Housing & Economic Development Committee met April 21, 2026 to consider three items addressing vacant properties, financing for vacant and abandoned properties, and tax sale reform/vacancy prevention. All three public hearings (LO25-0028, LO25-0030, LO25-0033) were recessed and scheduled to reconvene on July 21, 2026.

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Housing & Economic Development Committee — Minutes, Feb 24, 2026: Hearings recessed

The Housing & Economic Development Committee met on February 24, 2026 at 5:15 PM in the Board of Estimates Chambers. Attendance was recorded (Present: James Torrence, Odette Ramos, Zac Blanchard, Jermaine Jones; Absent: Antonio "Tony" Glover). Two public hearings were scheduled—Ordinance 25-0080 (In Rem Foreclosure – Vacant Structures and Nuisance Properties) and Ordinance 25-0141 (Rental Dwelling Health and Safety Enforcement Act)—and both hearings were recessed. The meeting was open to the public.

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Housing & Economic Development Committee recessed hearings on Whole Block Strategy and Vacant Reinvestment Council (Feb 17, 2026)

City of Baltimore Housing & Economic Development Committee met virtually on February 17, 2026. Five members were recorded present: James Torrence, Odette Ramos, Zac Blanchard, Jermaine Jones, and Antonio "Tony" Glover. Two public hearings—LO25-0029 (Whole Block Strategy & Disposition Timelines) and LO25-0032 (Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council Oversight)—were scheduled and were recessed. No further actions are recorded in the minutes.

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Informational Hearing on DHCD Permit Reforms — Hearing Recessed

On February 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM the Baltimore City Council Housing & Economic Development Committee held an informational hearing to receive information on reforms to the Department of Housing and Community Development’s permit process. Representatives from the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Office of the City Administrator, the Baltimore City Fire Department, the Office of the Fire Marshal, and other parties were invited. The record shows the hearing was recessed; no formal actions or resolutions are recorded in the minutes.

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Committee recommends favorable renewal of Charles Village Community Benefits District

On February 3, 2026 the Baltimore City Council Housing & Economic Development Committee met (Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber) and voted 4–0, with one member absent, to recommend favorably Resolution 25-0102 to renew and continue the Charles Village Community Benefits District and Management Authority. Sponsors: Odette Ramos, Jermaine Jones, Mark Parker.

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Baltimore Housing & Economic Development Committee recesses public hearing on Code Enforcement & Inspector Accountability — Dec 16, 2025

Committee met virtually on December 16, 2025; four members present and one absent. The scheduled public hearing (LO25-0034) on Code Enforcement & Inspector Accountability—sponsored by James Torrence and addressing inspector accountability, enforcement consistency, working conditions, and staffing constraints—was called and recessed. The meeting was adjourned.

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Housing & Economic Development Committee hearing on Whole Block Strategy recessed

On November 18, 2025 the City Council Housing & Economic Development Committee met at 5:15 PM in the Pressman Board Room to consider LO25-0029 (Whole Block Strategy & Disposition Timelines). Committee members James Torrence, Odette Ramos, Zac Blanchard, and Jermaine Jones were present; Antonio "Tony" Glover was absent. Due to an audio/visual issue the hearing was held in the Presserman Conference Room and was recessed; no votes or further actions are recorded in the minutes.

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Housing & Economic Development Committee — Meeting minutes (Nov 4, 2025)

Baltimore City Council Housing & Economic Development Committee met virtually on November 4, 2025. Members present: James Torrence, Odette Ramos, Zac Blanchard, Jermaine Jones, and Antonio "Tony" Glover. Public hearings on LO25-0018 (Homeless Services) and 25-0080 (In Rem Foreclosure – Vacant Structures and Nuisance Properties) were recessed; hearing 25-0088 (Property Tax – Vacant Lots and Vacant Structures) was canceled pending rescheduling. Meeting was open to the public and adjourned.

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