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Economic Development

Every published summary we have tied to Economic Development in Baltimore, grouped into one page so residents can follow the issue without digging through individual meetings.

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Baltimore

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Apr 28, 2026

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Apr 21, 2026

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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Feb 24, 2026

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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Economic Development

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

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

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

Informational Hearing on DHCD Permit Reforms — Hearing Recessed

Committee recommends favorable renewal of Charles Village Community Benefits District

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

Housing & Economic Development Committee hearing on Whole Block Strategy recessed

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