 March 3, 2020 
Census Day is approaching!
Every Baltimore resident must be counted to ensure we get our fair share of federal funds for essential programs that cover health care, education, housing, economic development and transportation, and to strengthen our political representation at the state and federal levels. Your invitation to participate will be mailed to you in mid-March. You can now respond to the Census online, over the phone, or with the form that will be mailed to you from the Census Bureau. The Census only takes 10 minutes, and to ensure that you don't have an in-person follow-up from the Census Bureau be sure to respond before May 1! It will take a team comprised of city officials, community agencies, and YOU, the passionate residents of our beloved Baltimore to make sure #BmoreCounts in 2020. If you would like to bring a presentation about the Census to your community, please sign up here For more information on the 2020 Census,visit census2020.baltimorecity.gov or
call 410-396-4900. Last week I launched the Clean and Safe Initiative as part of my Clean it Up! Campaign. This initiative will collaborate with community organizations to develop and implement tailored action plans designed to meet the specific needs of each community. The following neighborhood partners were identified using data-informed research: Penn North, Broadway East, Carrollton Ridge, and Milton Montford.  Last week I announced that the Afro-American Newspaper has been granted development rights for the historic Upton Mansion in West Baltimore. I am extremely excited that this historic mansion will be the new home of the Afro American Newspapers. Afro Charities and Afro-American Newspapers are valued institutions in Baltimore with a rich history of public service and community engagement. Connecting this historic institution to this historic structure is a wonderful achievement for the Upton community and Baltimore. We look forward to the redevelopment of this historic landmark. |  On January 28th, Mayor Young traveled to Chicago to see the city's Strategic Decision Support Centers. On January 31st, I testified at a joint hearing of the Judicial Proceedings and Judiciary Committees of the Maryland General Assembly with Police Commissioner Michael Harrison and States' Attorney Marilyn Mosby. At the hearing, I announced a new initiative, the Baltimore Community Intelligence Centers (BCIC). Based on the Strategic Decision Support Center model used in Los Angeles and Chicago, the BCICs will be staffed by interdisciplinary teams made up of police, prosecutors, analysts, community liaisons, and service providers to provide a holistic and community-based approach to crime in Baltimore. Working in lockstep, the BCIC teams will coordinate on intelligence gathering, collection, and dissemination; facilitate intelligence led deployment strategies; track and investigate crime trends and patterns; collaborate with outside units; and provide direct referrals and information to service providers in the city.  Last week I joined Governor Larry Hogan, Councilman Eric Costello, Baltimore Public Markets Chair Colin Tarbert, along with Seawall Development and Lexington Market officials and vendors, as well as other partners integral to the project, to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the redevelopment of Baltimore's historic Lexington Market. This is a momentous effort for the City of Baltimore and the State of Maryland and it would not be possible without the support from Governor Hogan and the Maryland General Assembly. Lexington Market's next chapter represents an incredible opportunity for our City, and it is essential that we support the equitable redevelopment and revitalization of this iconic hub for delicious food and homegrown entrepreneurship, as we continue to build Baltimore. Lexington Market, the country's longest continuously operating market, will undergo a $40 million transformation that calls for a new Market building to be constructed on the existing South parking lot, and to demolish the current Arcade to make way for a pedestrian plaza on Lexington Street. The plan allows the current East Market building, where more than 50 vendors operate, to remain open throughout the duration of the project. The new and expanded Lexington Market is expected to open in mid-2021. |  Thank you to everyone who joined us at City Hall on February 18th for our Black History Month Youth Celebration. We had a great time celebrating Black arts and culture with song, dance and amazing drumming by students from Connexions: A Community-Based Arts School and a mesmerizing spoken word performance by Lady Brion Gill. Mayor's Office of Children & Family Success Launches Strategic Framework  One of my first actions as Mayor was creating the Mayor's Office of Children & Family Success to make sure all of our children and families have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. I am proud of the work the office has done in its first six months under the leadership of Tisha Edwards, including the creation—in partnership with community—of a strategic framework to guide our work on behalf of children and families. We now have a roadmap and I'm excited about the next six months and the path forward. And I especially want to thank all the community members who attended community design sessions, submitted online surveys and participated in dozens of meetings to helped shape this strategic framework. Find out more about the plan or contact the office at 410-545-1938. | Baltimore Day in Annapolis  Thank you to everyone who joined us on February 3rd for Baltimore Day in Annapolis. It was great to have so many people join us to learn more about our legislative priorities for the 2020 session and engage with our city agencies and local and legislative leaders. Baltimore's Legislative Priorities for the 2020 General Assembly session  On January 29th, I launched the Clean it Up! Campaign, a new data-driven initiative that is providing direction and accountability for our city's cleaning efforts. This bold and aggressive plan to tackle the city's trash and grime is an all-hands-on-deck partnership that will require strongly accelerated work efforts by multiple city agencies along with committed resident and community participation. The goal of this campaign is to rebuild a cleaner Baltimore for our residents and visitors to enjoy, by implementing eight data-informed cleaning operations that include: Eliminating the Cleaning Backlog – Eliminating the backlog of key 311 cleaning service requests including street, alley and vacant lot cleaning - by April 1st to deliver on-time, equitable service to residents in 2020 and beyond. Holding Repeat Violators Accountable – We are doubling down on enforcement measures to respond to the small number of people and businesses responsible for repeat sanitation violations such as illegal dumping. Mayor's Pothole Challenge – On Feb 12th we launched a 50-day pothole-filling challenge. Small Haulers Pilot – Piloting an expansion of the small haulers program to reduce barriers and encourage more participation in this already successful program. Care-A-Lot Expansion – I have committed additional support to expand the Care-A-Lot program - which empowers communities to beautify their own neighborhoods. Clean & Safe Communities – Under my direction, CitiStat is reviewing data and identifying neighborhoods for focused cleaning and safety efforts. Gateways Initiative – Cleaning efforts on 19 roads with the most traffic and the biggest cleanliness challenges. Communities Pitch-In – Communities can now partner with the city to do community cleanups by calling 311 to submit a service request. More information on the Clean it Up! Campaign | Point in Time Count  Thank you to everyone who joined us on January 26 for the Point in Time Count. This count will allow us to appropriately address local needs, measure our progress in preventing and ending homelessness and identify strengths and gaps in our current homelessness response system. My administration's three-year Action Plan on Homelessness aims to address the root causes of homelessness, while also responding immediately and effectively to the urgent needs of people experiencing homelessness each day in our City. | U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting  Last month, I joined mayors from around the country at the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. I had an opportunity to speak to other mayors about public safety, climate change and what we can do about the rule changes to the SNAP program. It's great to be able to learn from other mayors and share ideas and solutions to help improve America's cities. I am proud to serve as Co-Chair of the Food Policy Taskforce for the U.S. Conference of Mayors. My co-chair Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and Ellen Vollinger from the Food Research & Action Center and I led a discussion about ongoing attempts to undermine the SNAP program and what we can do about it. We've been speaking out against these rule changes for the past year, and we are committed to continuing to fight back and stand up against these calculated attacks on our proven safety nets. | Upcoming Events Neighborhood Impact Investment Fund (NIIF) Community Investment Update Thursday, March 5, 1:00 pm
Southern Baptist Church, 1701 N Chester St.
Launched one year ago in partnership with the City of Baltimore, NIIF is an independent 501(c)(3) organization working in alignment with the City to promote community development and enhance inclusive economic growth in our neighborhoods. At the meeting, NIIF will provide an update on its investing activities and other progress since its formation. Mayor Jack Young has been invited to provide welcoming remarks. More info and registration St. Patrick's Day Parade Sunday, March 15
Shamrock 5K 1pm; Parade 2pm steps off from the Washington Monument. Baltimore's St. Patrick Parade is truly the jewel in Maryland's emerald crown. For more than 60 years, thousands of spectators from the region have crowded the streets and sidewalks of downtown Baltimore and the famous Inner Harbor to watch thousands more march and celebrate Irish culture, music, song, and dance. More info Mayor Young's State of the City Address Monday, March 23, 10:30 am. Doors open at 9:30.
Coppin State University, James Weldon Johnson Auditorium, 2500 W. North Ave.
The annual State of the City Address will be open to the public this year, and will stream live on charmtvbaltimore.com. If you would like to attend, RSVPs are required. Photo ID will be required for entrance. Seating is first come, first serve. Paid parking available on site at Coppin State University. More info and RSVP Mayor's Spring Cleanup Saturday, April 18, 9am-1pm Registration for the Mayor's Spring Cleanup has opened. Community leaders from all over Baltimore can call to register their neighborhoods and volunteers for participation in this big cleaning event. Call 311 now to be sure your community is a part of this great cleaning event. Registration closes Friday, April 9. Baltimore College Signing Day Friday, May 1, 10am-1pm
Royal Farms Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. Baltimore is hosting College Signing Day 2020 to celebrate our high school seniors and to make sure they launch strong into their next life chapter. Inspired by and aligned to Former First Lady Michelle Obama's national Reach Higher initiative, we want to make sure all our young people have what they need to pursue a post-secondary education—through professional training, the military, community college or a four-year college or university. The day will feature representatives from more than 40 colleges and universities, live performances, special guests and speakers and free college swag. More info |
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