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Council candidates share solutions to crime, education, and transportation On Wednesday, March 23, the League of Women Voters hosted a forum between eight of the candidates running for City Council. Each candidate answered pre-determined questions focusing on issues such as transportation, education, and public safety. The first topic was population growth and the lack of affordable housing options available for new residents looking to move into the district. Sean Flanagan (D) said that the 1st district should be an example to other parts of the city. Calling the Southeast the “economic engine” of the city, Flanagan said he will push for more investments in challenged neighborhoods. Matt McDaniel (R) and Liz Copeland (R) said that property taxes should be lowered. McDaniel said that the City Council should partner with federal and state agencies to create more housing opportunities for potential renters and homeowners. “I want people to be able to own because that’s how we begin to transform the economy,” he said. – CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 –
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Light City Festival is billed as being one of the nation’s largest festivals of light, music, and innovation that will feature events and art displays all over the city. The week-long de-light-full celebration began on Monday, March 28 with the Creative Alliance’s one-mile parade of floats and lanterns through the Inner Harbor. Street theater, musical performances from dozens of artists, and art displays lit up the night, kicking off the ceremonies. Also involved is Little Italy, which was one of the neighborhoods selected to be a part of Neighborhood Lights, the festival’s public artist-in-residency program. Artists from each of the five neighborhoods had to create public art displays such as “il Tartufo Lucente” on the facade of St. Leo’s Church at 227 S. Exeter St. The side of the church will be lit up with projections of images, drawings, and footage from Little Italy’s past that resident artist Joe Reinsel gathered over the past three months. The local businesses of Fell’s Point are also hosting its own block party with an interactive 20’ Lite Brite wall, a 30’ Light Tunnel, an Edgar Allen Poe themed “Selfie Station”. There will also be an arts and craft table by aMuse toys for the little ones and games and activities. The American Visionary Art Museum will host a variety of workshops; electronic artists such as Dan Deacon, Thomas Dolby, and Robert DeLong will take the stage in Harbor East; and The Circus of Wonders will wow
with a variety of comedy, juggling, puppetry, and even fire spinning. The Inner Harbor is housing light installations that will set the night and hearts aglow. For example, artists Tim Scofield and Kyle Miller created a 20-foot-tall and 40-feetwide illuminated peacock with feathers that open up. Cheon Kroiz, another Baltimore artist, created 15 large diamond-shaped pieces that change colors. “Labyrinth” by Ian Brill of Pittsburgh is a kaleidoscopic maze full of sounds, lights, and colors that are tempting to get lost in. Many bars and restaurants are getting in on the action too with Light City food and drink specials, like Verde Pizza at 641 S, Montford Ave, which created its own color-changing cocktail for the event. Two-thirds of the artists involved are from Baltimore, but the remaining artists are innovators and leaders of art from all over the world. “The quality and creativity of the art are beyond description. The scale and interactive elements incorporated into the art, which will be installed along a 1.2-mile art walk stretching from Harbor East to Federal Hill, establishes this event as a true pioneer in its space,” said Bill Gilmore, the executive director of the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts. And that doesn’t even cover half of it. For more information on Light City or a full schedule of events, visit www.lightcity.org.
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After months of deliberation, waves of community feedback, and a fair share of controversy, Councilman Jim Kraft unveiled his final plan for a zoning overlay for Fell’s Point. The overlay is a response to concerns from community members that Transform Baltimore, a city-wide zoning re-write, would allow for buildings up to 100 feet to be built in the historic district. Residents called for an overlay to be added to the zoning rewrite to limit the height of future buildings in Fell’s. Last week, Councilman Kraft announced The Greater Fell’s Point Overlay District which establishes that most of the neighborhood, which is zoned residential, cannot be built higher than 35 feet. “This overlay establishes height restrictions in an area partially in and partially out of the CHAP district. It also establishes other building and parking requirements as well as use restrictions. The Overlay has unique historical and environmental characteristics that trigger the application of certain state and federal laws and regulations,” states the text of the amendment. For commercially-zoned businesses, the limit is 45 feet with exceptions. “The general rule will be 45 feet or the height of the tallest building in the existing block face, whatever is taller,” said Kraft, referencing the taller buildings along the Broadway Ave. corridor. Kraft also extended the boundaries of the overlay to include the Upper Fell’s Point and Fell’s Prospect neighborhoods. The overlay will not include a piece of land west of Fell’s Point and nearer to the Inner Harbor, which is mostly warehouses. Kraft said that the community association representing that area didn’t want to be included in the overlay since developments that would be over 45 feet have already been approved for that area. Also left out is the space south of Holy Rosary Church which contains the Burger King (2033 Eastern Ave) and the Royal Farms (2050 Fleet St.) “I have been talking with community leaders, representatives of the planning department, the law department. I’ve taken all those concerns into consideration, I’ve looked at the entire Fell’s Point area, and not just the CHAP district” Fell’s Point has two prior overlays: The Urban Renewal overlay and the Commission for Historical & Architectural Preservation (CHAP) overlay. The former created height restriction for developments along the
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MARK PARKER (D)
Mark Parker is a Democrat running for City Council. He is a pastor at Breath of God Lutheran Church. For more information on his campaign, visit www.friendsofmarkparker.com. As the Southeast grows economically and in population, how will you work to balance the needs and wants of developers with the needs and wants of the residents? Every new proposal for change in our area-whether COPT’s new construction at Clinton & Boston, the Patterson Park Master Plan, the BaltimoreLink transit plan, or the 21st Century Schools construction initiative--impacts each community and household differently. The role of a councilperson is to communicate clearly, spread information broadly, and facilitate decision-making processes which take seriously the ideas and concerns of those with something at stake in each proposal. The question presupposes a conflict that doesn’t necessarily exist--we have seen many instances where community members and developers worked together on projects they agreed were best for the neighborhood. The goal is to achieve consensus among all those involved in a process so that we are working toward a shared vision for our community. Every single candidate has expressed concerns and proposed plans for hot button issues like transportation and education, but what is another key issue that is important to you? Why is it important to you? As a lifelong Baltimorean, I grew up during a decade which saw 300+ murders a year. While progress has been uneven, and some neighborhoods remain wracked by violence, we had been on a path toward a genuinely safer city--that is, until 2015. I’ve worked with teenagers in Highlandtown who are on full scholarships to college, others who are in prison for murder, others who have been killed, and others who are on the corners dealing. I’ve had to wash blood off my front steps in the morning from a bar encounter turned into a stabbing. I’ve grown accustomed to turning down solicitations when I’m walking home. And my neighbors had their presents stolen from under the tree on Christmas morning. That’s why public safety is important to me. From the most brazen shooting to the most simple theft, crime makes life in our
communities worse for my neighbors and my own family. The level of violence, general criminality, and chaos we experienced in 2015 is completely unsustainable for our city. While the question doesn’t ask for proposed solutions, you can find my ideas at www. FriendsofMarkParker.com. The district is luckily a lot better off than other parts of the city in terms of crime,however, robberies and burglaries remain a concern. What would you do to combat this? What do you think the police can do to reduce robberies? Public safety is a significant concern throughout our district, especially home invasions and robberies which threaten people on our streets and in our homes. The police have been aggressive about adding patrols at times and in areas which have seen increased burglaries and robberies, such as Upper Fells, Butchers Hill, Patterson Park, and Highlandtown. The new robbery deployment has been particularly effective in recent weeks. We have too few officers on patrol in the Southeastern District, covering too large an area, for foot patrols to be a major part of our deployment. But increased bicycle patrols offer a good solution: on our narrow and congested streets, and in our dense historic communities, officers on bicycles can fully cover their posts and respond quickly to radio calls while still having the increased situational awareness and positive citizen interactions that come with being on patrol outside of a car. We have our own community work to do as well so that we as individuals, our homes, and our communities are less likely to be targeted. Secured yards, secured windows, empty cars, and attentive pedestrians (with their heads up, off of their phones) won’t prevent all incidents but make it more challenging and less likely that we will be victimized. Efforts to coordinate resident-owned cameras, whether through the CitiWatch program or through neighborhoodlevel efforts such as one ongoing in Patterson Park, have a slight preventative effect but can be a major help to police in investigating on-street and in-home crimes.
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What sets you apart from the other candidates? There are many skilled, dedicated, smart, and energetic candidates in this race--as there should be, because Southeast Baltimore is filled with strong leaders who work tirelessly for the well-being of our communities. And most of the leading candidates agree on our general policy proposals--I promise you, none of us is sitting on a secret plan which will double the number of parking spaces available to you at 6pm on a weekday. On the most basic level, what sets me apart from some others is that I’m a lifelong Baltimorean, I’ve actually worked in city government, I speak Spanish and serve alongside my Latino neighbors, and I have a child in our local public schools. But the real difference in this race is around public service experience and demonstrated community leadership. I’ve spent every day for more than six years serving individuals and families in Southeast Baltimore, listening to their concerns and addressing their problems. Working collaboratively with neighbors, government officials, and community leaders, I’ve been focused on making real progress on education, public safety, sanitation, racism, youth opportunities, and Patterson Park. I work closely with three community associations, I serve on the board of the Southeast Community Development Corporation, and I serve on three local school boards. I’ve fought for our communities at the City Council, the General Assembly, the liquor board, the school board, the planning commission, and the zoning board. I am a public servant, and I will continue to serve our community and raise my family here whatever the outcome of this election. I’m in this together with all of you for the long haul. Public service is much more than making a splash during an election season. What we need in City Hall is a public servant who has demonstrated a long-term commitment to our communities and who has a record of creating real change in our diverse district.
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MATT MCDANIEL (R)
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Matt McDaniel is a Republican running for City Council. He is an attorney. For more information on his campaign, visit www. mcdanielfordistrictone.com. As the Southeast grows economically and in population, how will you work to balance the needs and wants of developers with the needs and wants of the residents? While I favor smart development, residents of the Southeast are my constituents, not big businesses. I look forward to reasonable and balanced solutions to helping grow our community while not damaging the historic qualities of our neighborhoods. We need to encourage development and infrastructural improvements beyond the waterfront. Ideal development would preserve the culture and identity of communities while upgrading and improving infrastructure, amenities, and the quality of life for residents. Every single candidate has expressed concerns and proposed plans for hot button issues like transportation and education, but what is another key issue that is important to you? Why is it important to you? The big issue for me is Baltimore’s grim financial outlook. As dull as it may be to look at future budget figures, Baltimore is looking at a growing financial problem that will only get worse in the years to come. If we want to grow the City and expand services, we need to address the problem of the City’s finances. Lowering property taxes commensurate with growth as well as having tax incentives for individuals to move to the City are costeffective ways to grow the tax base without making cuts to City services. If we are able to bring more people to our City, our economy will improve. The district is luckily a lot better off than other parts of the city in terms of crime, however, robberies and burglaries remain a concern. What would you do to combat this? What do you think the police can do to reduce robberies? As City Councilman, I would listen to our police commanders. My goal is not to command our police, but rather to facilitate their goal to keep our residents safe. I would work to encourage the rapidly-growing network of private cameras to link with police in certain circumstances so officers can quickly identify people who are committing crimes in our neighborhoods and target the ways criminals are entering and exiting our community.
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What sets you apart from the other candidates? I am a political outsider. Frankly, when I look at so much of the politics either nationally or at City Hall, I feel like no one is really listening these days. I have no interest in being part of the business as usual, and I know that I could stand up for transparency and accountability in ways that no other candidate can. We have heard promises every election year of people who will “do things differently,” but it seems like the machine always wins out. It’s important this year to elect someone who has never been part of the machine and will stand outside of the politics and fight for what the people of the First District need. In your own words, what is a council-person’s duty? First and foremost, a councilperson’s job is to represent the needs and interests of his or her constituents. While I believe that the models we have used to grow the Southeast could be helpful to our neighbors across the City, my goal would be to make sure that the interests of First District residents are properly represented. A councilperson also has the long-term responsibility to be a good steward of Baltimore. Consequently, he or she should not engage in “quick fixes” or pass on hard problems in the interest of political expediency. One of the reasons the City has significant financial problems on the horizon is because of policies from past leaders that failed to take into account future expenses. Extended versions of the Candidate Profiles can be found on our website at www.baltimoreguide.com More profiles will be featured next week.
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Email events to editor@baltimore guide.com DEADLINE: noon on the Friday before publication WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Plant Nite: 7 p.m., Saigon Today, 700 S. Potomac St. Yes, you read that right. A plant night lets you create your own custom terrariums as you enjoy food and drink specials. To purchase tickets, go to www.plantnite.com. Greater Greektown Neighborhood Alliance Meeting: 7 p.m. Mora Crossman Rec center, on the right side of John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School, 701 S. Rappolla St. THURSDAY, MARCH 31 District 1 City Council Candidate Forum: 7-9 p.m. United Evangelical Church, 3200 Dillon St. The nine candidates will answer questions that were submitted by residents, moderated by Jayne Miller and sponsored by the Canton Community Association and the Baltimore Guide. Buena Casa, Buena Brasa: Todos los jueves. Canciones, rimas, cuentos, y juegos, para los niños (0-3 años) y los padres o cuidadores. 11 a.m. at the Southeast Anchor Branch, Enoch Pratt Library, 3601 Eastern Ave. Info: 410-396-1580. FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Tiny Tots in Patterson Park: 10:30-11:30 a.m., meets at picnic tables on the northeastern shore of the Boat Lake. $5 donation is suggested per child. Presented by the Audubon Center. Info: 410-558-2473. SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Patterson Park Neighborhood Clean-Up: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All throughout Patterson Park. Meet your neighbors and help beautify your block. Supplies will be available for pick-up and drop-off. For more information or supplies, e-mail sanitation@pattersonparkneighbor. org. Kerplunk! Family Art Drop-In: An all ages events where children are encouraged to explore the art exhibit and delve into their own creativity with help from the art supplies around the building. Saturday, 12-3 p.m., at the Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. FREE. Info: www.creativealliance.org/events/2015/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop. SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Maryland Greek Independence Day Parade: 2 p.m. Greektown. Celebrate Greek culture with a parade of marching bands, musicians, floats, and dancers. Music will be provided by the New York Hellenic Philharmonic Orchestra. MONDAY, APRIL 4 Opening Day Party Bus: 10 a.m. The Chasseur, 3328 Foster Ave. Celebrate the Orioles’ opening day with a breakfast buffet, bottomless Boh drafts, a souvenir and a ride to and from Camden Yards in a party bus. After party at The Pig & Rooster Smokehouse. $40 per person. For tickets: chasseuropeningday2016.splashthat.com. Southeastern District Police Community Relations Council Public Meeting: 7 p.m., Southeast District Police Station, 5710 Eastern Ave. Meet with your local police officers to discuss crime and public safety. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Tax-Sale Workshop: 3-7 p.m. Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Ave. If you or somebody you know is in danger of losing their home due to unpaid taxes and water bills, the Pro Bono Resource Center will provide information and give advice on saving your house. Free, registration is required, call 443-703-3052 to sign-up. Mother Goose Baby Steps: Mondays, 11 a.m. An interactive nursery rhyme program with music and movement. For children up to 36 months of age with their caregivers. Southeast Anchor Branch, Enoch Pratt Library, 3601 Eastern Ave. Info: 410-396-1580. COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Light City Baltimore: March 28-April 3, various locations across Baltimore, 3-11 p.m. A city-wide festival of art, music, live performances and light shows. Info: www.lightcity.org. Community Donation Pick-Up: April 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. O’Donnell Square Park, The corner of S. Linwood and O’Donnell Sts. The Canton Community Association will be collecting donations that a Goodwill box truck will pick up. 12th Annual Privateer Festival: April 16-17. Broadway Pier. A celebration of the maritime history of Fell’s Point with pirate-related events, seaside festivities, historical lessons, and
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SEAN FLANAGAN
First District Democrat for Baltimore City Council
“Join me in supporting Sean Flanagan… because no one will be a more effective advocate for our neighborhoods.” – Delegate Pete Hammen
“I have the experience and proven leadership to preserve our neighborhoods and improve the quality of life in our District.” – Sean Flanagan As a community leader, I have... • Co-chaired the committee that raised $275,000 to renovate Canton Library • Advocated expanding Hampstead Hill Academy to be our only option for reopening Canton Middle School • Negotiated the agreement that kept Nacho Mama’s in our community • Led our efforts to bring “First Thursdays” to Waterfront Park • Opposed the Red Line and insisted on an alternative plan
As your Councilman, I will... • Work with the Police to improve public safety • Work to improve our schools • Make the First District an even better place to live, work and play • Encourage small business and responsible development • Take better care of and improve our parks • Be a tireless advocate for you with City agencies
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Art is better when shared. This is the philosophy that has pushed Todd Conway, a Cantonite and an award-winning painter and teacher, to spread his artistic knowledge to the masses. Conway hosts painting events at local bars and restaurants where he provides painting instructions and advice to would-be artists who recreate one of Conway’s own pieces. His paint nights have become so popular among both art-lovers and those who are just looking for something different to do on a Friday night that he was named the Baltimore Guide’s “Best Kept Secret” in 2015. Conway’s events stand out from other similar paint nights that follow the recent trend because he ditches generic subjects, like a cliche beach scene or a floral arrangement, for pieces that are closer to home. Every painting represents something that his audience can relate to. A neon Natty Boh guy, the Domino Sugars sign, a pile of cherry red steamed crabs, all of these symbols of Baltimore living are transformed by Conway into works of art that be replicated by painters of any and all skill levels. “These are things that people are attracted to and motivated to paint. When they see a Jackson Pollack, they can’t relate to the splatters and all the colors and people looking at it are lost, but people do understand what they know and what they like.” Conway also offers watercolor classes too, which differs from other events that focus exclusively on acrylics. In the next few weeks, Conway will be unveiling several new pieces, like an Orioles-themed painting in time for opening day and a waterscape featuring the Pride of Baltimore. Conway works as an art teacher at Digital Harbor High School. His students collaborate with artists to create long-term projects, such as the glass mosaic on the facade of the American Visionary Art Museum. He credits
his time teaching for his ability to engage a diverse audience. Sometimes you’ll have a student who doesn’t want to learn, he explained, just like sometimes you’ll have somebody who doesn’t know how to paint. The trick is to create an engaging, stimulating method that motivates and promotes learning. “When you’re in the art business there comes another way of thinking that I don’t think people give enough credit. When you’re making art, you’re making something out of nothing. Those kind of skills, creating something from the ground up, are something worth learning,” said Conway. “These painting events bring back their enthusiasm to investigate art in an intellectual way.” Although he’s lived in Canton for over 15 years, his painting events allow him to meet new people and make new friends night-afternight. As an artist, Conway explained that he often works “in a box”, alone in a studio and isolated from others. The paint nights give him an opportunity to not only share his art but to share his talent and himself with the outside world. “It’s an opportunity to connect through the act of pushing around some paint and drinking beer,” he said. He laughs as he retells the story of his first painting event which was scheduled for the day after the Baltimore riots. While he was unsure, the event was successful and showed him the power of art in healing and uniting the broken community. Conway has always been drawing. Growing up in the projects with little means, he learned how to make his own fun with some pencils and a sketchbook. After acting as a resident artist on Disney cruises, he realized he had a knack for helping others uncover their own creative talents. He had created an easy-to-follow method of teaching that he could bring to the public.
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Todd Conway offers a baltimore-centric Paint Night. His artistic talent is also evidenced by the mural on the side of his Canton home. | Photos courtesy of Todd Conway “I want people to feel like they’re in an artist studio. I don’t want them to feel stressed out or like they can’t keep up. I want to make it intuitive for them, it should be almost as if they don’t realize I’m teaching them.” Outside of guiding the brushes of burgeoning new painters, Conway also is an author and illustrator of graphic novels, a muralist, and a master gardener. His unique vertically-hanging garden is often his muse and he derives a lot of his inspiration for the inherent patterns and designs in nature. Conway never allows himself to remain idle with one art style. For example, he also creates celebrity portraits out of random objects and trash he finds on the ground, such as broken glass, snack food wrappers, and discarded cell phones. “There are so many talented artists out there and I feel like I’m really fortunate to have all this going on, to have done what I done and to see how well people have responded to it. In the end, I just follow the passion and go where it leads me,” said Conway. To see more of Conway’s art or for more information on his paint nights, visit www. toddconwayarts.com.
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suspect, a 20-year-old African-American male, took her phone and threw it out of the car. The victim exited the car and retrieved the phone when the suspect snatched the phone back. The victim grabbed the suspect’s hoodie and he punched her in the face and threw her to the ground and took her car keys. BURGLARY S. High St., 400 block, March 17 between 12:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. An unknown suspect gained entry to the business via the side door. Money removed from the cash register, three laptops and bottle of Patron tequila were taken. S. Bouldin St., 800 block, March 18 between 4:15-4:30 p.m. Two African-American males between 16-20 years old gained entry and took money, a T.V., and other property. A witness stated that she saw the suspects walking in the alley with a T.V. The suspects were seen on video fleeing in a black Nissan. Bank St., 3400 block, March 19 at 12:10 a.m. The suspect, a 39-year-old Caucasian male, used an unknown hard object to break the upper glass window of the location. The suspect was located at the scene by an officer and was placed under arrest. S. East Ave., 300 block, March 20 at 4 p.m. The victim’s realtor was showing the house when she found a 39-year-old Caucasian male inside. The suspect stated he knew the son and then left with ceramic tiles and other damaged property. S. Linwood Ave., 500 block, March 20 between 4:45-8:50 p.m. An unknown suspect kicked in the rear basement door of the location and took two T.V.s. E. Baltimore St., 3700 block, March 22 at 9:57 p.m. The suspects, two Caucasian males in their 30’s, forced open the rear door and took two T.V.s. The suspects were later identified on video. S. Linwood Ave., 500 block, between March 23 at 3:30 a.m. and March 24 at 8 a.m. The victim reported that she woke up and saw that the T.V. was on and money was missing from her nightstand. She said she forgot to lock her back door. Eastern Ave., 1700 block, March 24 at 12:53 a.m. Officers responded to the location and found the glass of the front door broken with a brick and the store had been rummaged through. The suspect was found by CitiWatch cameras and was arrested.
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March 30, 2016 Dear Neighbors, The skyrocketing cost of water service in Baltimore is unacceptable. I have heard from too many residents whose fixed incomes cannot keep up with the constantly rising price of water. The truth is that our water system is overpriced and dysfunctional. Infrastructure is crumbling, the Department of Public Works has mismanaged needed upgrades, and our city government is more focused on politics than getting things done. My family and I love this city, but we all know we need change in our city government. The City Council has to provide real oversight over the Department of Public Works to make sure we get what we pay for with our maintenance dollars. No one should be overcharged.
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Billing must also be flexible for the many Baltimoreans and First District residents on fixed incomes who have always paid their bills but now find themselves squeezed by the rising costs. I am running to be your full-time City Councilman and I need your help to get things done for our district and our city. I’m asking for your vote on April 26th and if you have a problem with your water bill, please call me at 410-513-9654 or email me at Scott@ GoldmanForBaltimore.com. When I joined the Army, I took an oath to defend and protect the Constitution of the United States – that meant putting service first to get things done for my soldiers. When I serve you on the Council, I’ll do the same, and I’ll do everything I can to make sure the costs of water do not push people out of our city. Sincerely,
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CANDIDATE FORUM: City Council Zeke Cohen (D) spoke about holding developers accountable and ensuring they create housing and jobs for the community as they grow. “We are not going to move forward if we continue to privilege a select few developers at the expense of people who are struggling,” said Cohen. The following issue was public safety and what City Council could do to reduce crime and regulate policing. Scott Goldman (D) said that the police department should transition to a community policing style where officers learn de-escalation tactics and are equipped with more up-to-date technology. He described this as a “culture shift” that would change the way the city polices. Ed Marcinko (D) called for treating the addictions and mental health issues that often lead people to crime. He also said there needs to be better education for officers in handling conflict and for community members about protecting themselves. Copeland said she would start an early intervention program for first-time offenders. “We need to approach crime with a realistic solution, we need to hold our police officers
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accountable. They need to get out of their cars,” she said. Cohen pointed out that more government money is spent on policing than on education, which can help prevent people from turning to crime. “We had a breakdown in trust and communication between our community and the officers. We’re all in this together. Our safety is a collective effort of all of us as residents and our officers side-by-side,” said Mark Parker (D). Parker also called for police officers on bicycles to respond to crime scenes more quickly. Mark Edelson (D) believes that legislation needs to be created so that more officers are encouraged to join the force. McDaniel said that the councilperson should act as a liaison between the community and the police who will relay issues and concerns. “It’s not my role to tell them how to police. It’s my role to pinpoint where the issues in our district are and how can we partner and resolve these issues,” said Flanagan, who added that recruitment initiatives to bring new officers into the city should be created. One of the most prominent hot button issues of th si election season has been managing traffic and improving public
transportation. The candidates’ solutions varied. “We need rail in this city,” said Cohen who believes in a comprehensive multi-modal transit system. Edelson promoted utilizing the water taxi and connecting modes of transportation together through transit hubs. He said the City Council can work with businesses to create transportation options for their employees. “What we can do is negotiate with those agreements that it’s going to include transportation infrastructure, that’s where the money comes from,” he said. Goldman said that a long-term solution would include reducing the focus on cars and instead making the MTA buses run more effectively and adding options like bus tracking and a universal fare system. “Smart development should encourage transportation,” said Marcinko. “There is no car-dependent, car-focused future for us here in Southeast Baltimore,” said Parker who advocated for a rail system since the district does not have enough parking and room for more vehicles. Copeland disagreed and said that there is room for more parking garages, possibly underground, and that the city should consider expanding the Charm City Circulator or using trolleys.
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McDaniel said that while CityLink, a comprehensive bus reroute, was a good start, the Council needs to work with the governor to find a larger-scale solution. The final question was focused on improving educational options in the district. Marcinko said large companies like Exxelon and Legg Mason should give back to the community by investing in neighborhood schools. Edelson called for more quality community schools and a balancing of the educational system’s budget. Copeland called for public refinancing, more public charter school, and private school vouchers. “Let’s give our parents real educational choice,” she said. “We don’t have a teacher problem in Baltimore, we have a bureaucrat problem,” said McDaniel who added that City Schools should be audited more frequently. Flanagan referenced the success of Hampstead Hill Academy and that good schools like that will encourage families to stay in the City because they know their children will receive the best education. “The most important thing we can do for schools is to make sure that the city council is providing oversight,” said Goldman, calling for more accountability and transparency from City Schools.
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Things are getting a little crazy in Baltimore, as if they weren’t already with this insane offseason. The O’s brought in Hyun-soo Kim from South Korea to help fill a hole in the outfield, but this preseason, the only hole has been in his bat it seems. That is a bit harsh, as I’m well aware that there is a transition period coming over from South Korea to play in the Majors, but Kim is batting .182 this spring, collecting only 8 hits in 44 at-bats. What makes matters worse is his on-base percentage is only .229, so that’s not optimal. Kim also started off very slowly, going hitless in his first 21 at-bats. Not a good start. If you flip that however, he has gone 8 for his last 23 at-bats, a batting average of .348, so that is certainly the glass is half-full view. Licking his chops at this opportunity is Joey Rickard, a Rule 5 Draft pick. Rickard is batting .386 this spring and also is sporting a .462 on-base percentage, something the Orioles can always use help with. Rickard has also swiped five bases this spring, so he is certainly able and willing on the base paths. With Rickard playing well and Kim getting off to a slow start, that certainly complicates things for the O’s. There is verbiage in Kim’s contract that states he cannot be sent to the minors, so Baltimore can’t have him start down in AAA to gain additional experience before bringing him back up. If they think he should not be on the Opening Day roster, then they might only have one option, and that is to release him and send him back to South Korea. While Rickard is only 24 years old, he did
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bat .360 in 29 games at AAA Durham in 2015 and did show a propensity to get on base thanks to his .437 on-base percentage. While we should obviously keep in mind the small sample size, those are still impressive numbers, and his spring training has given him a good foot in the door in Baltimore. Kim is 28 years old, so it’s not like he is washed up. Over the course of 10 seasons with the Doosan Bears, Kim batted .318 to go along with a .406 on-base percentage, so he can certainly hit. I feel his main issue was just getting acclimated to this new league and country. I say let’s give him a shot and see how he does. If he can’t get things going after a few weeks, then it might be time to cut ties. What makes things even tougher is that if he is not producing, the Orioles need to make a decision quickly, as the AL East is a tough division and every game matters.
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BALTIMORE BA8557188 This is a lovely porch front home with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, new roof, newer skylight, parking pad in the rear. Beautiful hardwood floors this home is a must see.
MIDDLE RIVER BC8614063 This is a must see!!!!!!! Three bedrooms two full baths. Master bed and bath. If you need closet space there is plenty. Close to main streets, plenty of shopping, restaurants and a drive in movie. This is contingent upon owner finding another house but she is motivated and will move quickly.
GLENHURST BC8749824 Lovely 2 bedroom rancher in water-oriented community. 2 bedroom, 2 full bath house with huge yard. Stainless steel refrigerator and stove. Off-street parking. This is a must see!
WASHINGTON HILL BA9506285 Perfect opportunity to buy a great house at a great price !! Freshly painted and waiting for your finishing touches! Price to sell make your appointment today!
HIGHLANDTOWN BA9518793 2 BR, 1 1/2 BA renovated townhome in the heart of Highlandtown! Den, freshly painted, new windows, carpet & roof, new bath, marble steps, stained glass transom window. Back yard is concrete and can easily be turned into driveway. Close to Patterson Park, John Hopkins Bayview, shopping and transportation.
BALTIMORE CITY BA9523188 Traditional floor plan, updated kitchen & appliances, central air, ample living & dining room, original FP mantels & wood floors, 2nd floor offers BA & BR, 3rd floor has 2 BRs. Located moments from shopping & transportation.**Inspections welcome for info purposes only. Sold “as is”.
SEVERNA PARK AA9534423 3 bedroom, 3 full bath, split foyer with wrap-around deck. Home has new roof, all new hardwood, new ceramic tile, new kitchen and 3 new baths.Shed on huge corner lot. This is a must see!!
HIGHLANDTOWN BA9540397 Great location. 3 to 4 bedroom row home in the heart of Highlandtown. Some updates and freshly painted. Great access to major roads and bustling downtown Inner Harbor.
HAZELWOOD BC9542183 3 BR, 1.5 BA, enclosed back porch, LL has open floor plan w/kitchen, family room and dinning area. Covered carport w/cable and electric (potential pavilion). Above ground pool with deck. Multiple car driveway with garage. Fenced rear yard. 24 Hours notice to show. Subject to find home of choice.
STANSBURY MANOR BBC9545963 Lovely 2 BR, 2 full BA rancher w/ den. Granite counter tops in kitchen. (14 x 11) 3 seasons room has 5 glass sliders. 70 ft pier on chestnut cove. This is a must see!!
ESSEX BC9549390 This is a great buy for the perfect handy man. THIS MUST HAVE BANK APPROVAL FOR ALL OFFERS.
FEDERAL HILL BA9550539 Beautifully rehabbed large 3 story home in desirable Federal Hill! Large 2 tier deck overlooking the city! Granite counters, parking pad, and refinished original hardwood floors! Marble master bathroom! Must see!!!
BALTIMORE CITY BA9551177 Beautiful updated home close to Johns Hopkins! 3 bedrooms with optional 4th in finished basement. 2 updated baths, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances. New roof with warranty. This is a must see!!!
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DUNDALK BC9562136 This is a lovely 1 bedroom with den which could be used for a 2nd bedroom. 1 bath home with eat in kitchen, formal dining room. Home has enclosed and finished front porch. This is an Estate Sale!!
Nancy Rachuba 410-905-1417 DIVERSIFIED REALTY 410-675-SOLD
John Runk 443-802-6857
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COUNTRY RIDGE BC9556753 3 BR, 1.5 BA home. Knotty Pine in LL with bar. Well maintained townhouse convenient to shopping and 695. Take your pick: you can relax on the front porch or the back patio. Off street parking in the back goes one step further by being covered with a carport. This is a must see! DUNDALK BC9575833 Well maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bath townhouse. Updated kitchen, replacement windows. Playroom/den in basement. 1 car garage with extra parking in rear of house. Fully fenced yard. Sellers need 3 hours notice prior to showing.
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