Housing & Economic Development Committee recessed hearings on Whole Block Strategy and Vacant Reinvestment Council (Feb 17, 2026)
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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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- Both scheduled public hearings (LO25-0029 and LO25-0032) were recessed.
- No resolutions, votes, or additional actions are recorded in these minutes.
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Housing & Economic Development Committee
LO25-0029 and LO25-0032
Agenda
- CALL TO ORDER
- INTRODUCTIONS
- ATTENDANCE
- ROLL CALL
- ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
- Whole Block Strategy & Disposition Timelines For the purpose of: calling relevant City Agencies and Representatives, as well as 3rd party stakeholders to review and discuss the City’s policies around the City’s whole block strategy for vacant and abandoned properties as well as the timeline around its implementation.
- Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council Oversight For the purpose of: calling relevant City Agencies and Representatives, as well as 3rd party stakeholders to review and discuss the City’s policies around reinvesting in vacant housing in the City. Topics will include but not be limited to: interagency cooperation, implementation status, & public accountability.
- ADJOURNMENT
- THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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