Adam Meister's scribe spreads his innate enthusiasm for all things Baltimore--and, in particular, the political inner workings of his beloved hometown.
2008 is not an election year for politicians in Baltimore. In years like this the people forget about elections, and the leaders forget about promises they made in election years. Reporters are too busy to cover local politics so local politicians do not worry about what they do and do not do... UNTIL NOW! The purpose of this occasional series on our local politicians is to create accountability and coverage for people who receive little coverage and have little accountability. That really is the purpose of this blog in fact. We have to hold out leaders responsible for their actions and inactions but if we have no clue what they do or who gives them money then how are we supposed to do that? So much of the information that the people need to know is out there but the media does not write about it. I am going to be the person that guides you through the information and teaches you how to find more of it. So without further delay let us get down to business.
Topics:
City Council ,
elections
I have not had time to post my in depth slots story. Sorry about that. It should come early next week. Anirban Basu, the Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, posted a creative tax cutting proposal here. My favorite part of it that I think should... Read More Topics:
taxes ,
Anirban Basu
The mayor of the nation's 11th-largest city has to resign his position and go to jail. What does this have to do with Baltimore? If it can happen there then it can happen anywhere. By the way after you do all the math Detroit has a property tax rate... Read More Topics:
Sheila Dixon
I ran into Harlem Park community leader Michael Carter at the Farmers' Market on Sunday morning. He informed me that he is against slots and that the pro-slots people were inundating Harlem Park with pro-slots literature that focused on slots improving... Read More Topics:
Slots ,
Aaron Meisner
One of my readers named Jared came up with a great compromise for the future of the Block. In a previous entry I said to shut the Block down. Jared suggested turning it in to a Bourbon Street type of area where you could still find nude dancers but the... Read More Topics:
4AM Last Call ,
The Block
I received the following email from Councilman Bill Cole the other day: "City Council Special Committee on Property Tax Relief - first hearing on Thursday, September 11, 4 pm. City Hall. You are welcome to attend. This new committee that I chair... Read More Topics:
taxes ,
Bill Cole