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   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Housing & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on rental housing safety and eviction property rules",
   "summary": "The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a voting session on two items: a bill requiring landlords to retain evicted tenants' property for a specified period and provide notice, and the Rental Dwelling Health and Safety Enforcement Act, which updates rental licensing, penalties, and enforcement. No public testimony will be taken during this session.",
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   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5392&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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   "date": "2026-09-02",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5270&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "body": "Public Health & Environment Committee",
   "headline": "Baltimore committee reconvenes public hearing on opioid crisis response.",
   "summary": "The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a reconvened public hearing on the city's response to the opioid epidemic. Officials and community members will discuss service gaps, healthcare provider challenges, and potential policy solutions to improve overdose prevention. No binding votes or contracts are scheduled for this session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/9/5344_A_Public_Health___Environment_Committee_26-09-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5344&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-08",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Firearm dealers may be required to provide mental health and safety information",
   "summary": "The committee will hold a public hearing regarding a new ordinance for firearm dealers. The proposal would require businesses to provide suicide prevention and safe storage education at the point of sale.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5360&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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   "date": "2026-09-10",
   "body": "Committee on Legislative Investigations",
   "headline": "Public hearing on ordinance to expand cannabis‑related nuisance abatement",
   "summary": "The Committee on Legislative Investigations will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26‑0193. The ordinance proposes to broaden the scope of public nuisance abatement to cover additional cannabis and controlled‑substance offenses, refer some processes to the Department of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing, and define key terms. The council will consider the ordinance’s language and effective dates.",
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   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5383&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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   "date": "2026-09-10",
   "body": "Land Use & Transportation Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5386&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-14",
   "body": "Baltimore City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5189&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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   "date": "2026-09-15",
   "body": "Budget & Appropriations Committee",
   "headline": "Budget committee receives quarterly spending updates from city departments and schools.",
   "summary": "The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear routine quarterly financial updates from the Finance Department, the Department of Planning, and Baltimore City Public Schools. These briefings track actual spending against approved budgets. This is a procedural informational meeting with no votes or policy decisions scheduled.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5234&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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   "date": "2026-09-15",
   "body": "Housing & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "City Council reviews vacant land use and code enforcement accountability",
   "summary": "The committee will hold public hearings regarding strategies for repurposing vacant properties through community-led initiatives. They will also conduct oversight on the city's code enforcement process, including inspector accountability and staffing constraints.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/9/5083_A_Housing___Economic_Development_Committee_26-09-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5083&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-16",
   "body": "Board of Estimates",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5269&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-16",
   "body": "Public Health & Environment Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss municipal ID card applications and Sisson Street report",
   "summary": "The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on updating the application and approval process for municipal identity cards. The committee will also receive a briefing on the Sisson Street Task Force Report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/9/5384_A_Public_Health___Environment_Committee_26-09-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5384&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-17",
   "body": "Land Use & Transportation Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/9/5387_A_Land_Use___Transportation_Committee_26-09-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5387&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-22",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Committee oversight of crime reduction and violence prevention efforts",
   "summary": "The committee is conducting legislative oversight hearings to monitor city agencies. Discussions will focus on progress made by the Baltimore Police Department and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/9/5165_A_Public_Safety_Committee_26-09-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5165&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-23",
   "body": "Public Health & Environment Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reconvenes hearing on data center community impact and standards",
   "summary": "The Public Health & Environment Committee is reconvening an informational hearing on data centers, focusing on their impact on Baltimore's infrastructure, environment, and community. The hearing will involve multiple city departments and agencies to discuss best practices for zoning, use standards, and technologies to limit public health and environmental effects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/9/5391_A_Public_Health___Environment_Committee_26-09-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5391&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-24",
   "body": "Land Use & Transportation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to hear Harford Road Overlay District and rezoning proposals",
   "summary": "The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold public hearings on four zoning items. These include a conditional use to convert a single-family home to three units at 1118 N Carey Street, two rezoning requests for properties at 205-209 E Cold Spring Lane and 2441-2449 W Baltimore Street, and a proposal to establish the Harford Road Overlay District with new use and bulk regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/9/5385_A_Land_Use___Transportation_Committee_26-09-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5385&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-28",
   "body": "Baltimore City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5190&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-29",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Police asset forfeiture policies under City Council scrutiny",
   "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will hold a hearing to examine how the Baltimore Police Department and other agencies handle confiscated property and money. The discussion aims to review policies for safeguarding, accounting for, and disposing of seized assets. No votes are scheduled; this is an informational session only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/9/5388_A_Public_Safety_Committee_26-09-29_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5388&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-10-07",
   "body": "Board of Estimates",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5272&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-10-19",
   "body": "Baltimore City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5191&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-10-20",
   "body": "Housing & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Baltimore reviews $3B vacant housing plan and tax sale reforms",
   "summary": "The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold public hearings on two bills addressing vacant properties. Councilmember James Torrence sponsored measures to review the mayor’s $3 billion vacant housing strategy and propose tax sale reforms to prevent foreclosures. The committee will hear from city agencies and stakeholders before deciding on next steps.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/10/5080_A_Housing___Economic_Development_Committee_26-10-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5080&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-10-21",
   "body": "Board of Estimates",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5271&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-10-26",
   "body": "Baltimore City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5192&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-11-03",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Committee oversight of city crime reduction and violence prevention efforts",
   "summary": "The committee is conducting legislative oversight hearings to monitor progress on public safety. The session includes reviews of activities from the Baltimore Police Department, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, and the Department of Juvenile Services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/11/5231_A_Public_Safety_Committee_26-11-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5231&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-11-04",
   "body": "Board of Estimates",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5273&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-11-09",
   "body": "Baltimore City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5194&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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   "date": "2026-11-17",
   "body": "Housing & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews city policies on reinvesting in vacant housing.",
   "summary": "The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on oversight of the Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council. Members will review interagency cooperation, implementation status, and public accountability for vacant housing reinvestment policies. The meeting covers standard procedural items including roll call and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/11/5084_A_Housing___Economic_Development_Committee_26-11-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5084&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-11-17",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5166&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-11-17",
   "body": "Budget & Appropriations Committee",
   "headline": "Budget committee reviews quarterly spending across city departments and public schools.",
   "summary": "The Budget & Appropriations Committee will receive a quarterly briefing on financial performance and budget execution. Representatives from the Finance Department, Department of Planning, and Baltimore City Public Schools will present spending data against approved budgets. This meeting is procedural and informational, with no votes or new contracts scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/11/5236_A_Budget___Appropriations_Committee_26-11-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5236&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-11-17",
   "body": "Budget & Appropriations Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews quarterly status of $641 million in federal ARPA funds.",
   "summary": "The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a quarterly oversight hearing on the management and disbursement of $641 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated to Baltimore. The session will review the current financial status and progress of these federal relief dollars. No binding votes or policy changes are scheduled for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/11/5238_A_Budget___Appropriations_Committee_26-11-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5238&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-11-18",
   "body": "Board of Estimates",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5274&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-11-23",
   "body": "Baltimore City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5195&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-12-02",
   "body": "Board of Estimates",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5275&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-12-10",
   "body": "Baltimore City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5196&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-12-15",
   "body": "Housing & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Committee holds public hearing on vacant land reuse and resident-led solutions",
   "summary": "The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on repurposing vacant properties through community-led initiatives. Sponsored by Councilmember James Torrence, the discussion will cover urban agriculture, land trusts, and property stewardship. The committee is gathering stakeholder input rather than voting on specific legislation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/12/5085_A_Housing___Economic_Development_Committee_26-12-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5085&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-12-16",
   "body": "Board of Estimates",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5276&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2027-01-06",
   "body": "Board of Estimates",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5277&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2027-01-19",
   "body": "Housing & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Baltimore considers tax sale reforms and vacancy prevention strategies.",
   "summary": "The Housing & Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation to reform property tax sales and reduce housing vacancies. Council members and stakeholders will discuss homeowner protections, strategies to limit property turnover, and methods to promote equitable ownership. No binding votes or contracts are scheduled for this session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2027/1/5086_A_Housing___Economic_Development_Committee_27-01-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5086&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Public Health & Environment Committee",
   "headline": "Public hearing to assess progress toward the city's Zero Waste goals",
   "summary": "The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Zero Waste initiative. The discussion focuses on evaluating current recycling, composting, and waste reduction programs under the Baltimore Sustainability Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/8/5325_A_Public_Health___Environment_Committee_26-08-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5325&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Board of Estimates",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5268&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Housing & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Discussion on vacant property strategies and landmark designation",
   "summary": "The committee will review policies regarding the city's whole block strategy for abandoned properties. They will also discuss oversight of the Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council and consider designating St. Peter’s Cemetery as a historical landmark.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/8/5079_A_Housing___Economic_Development_Committee_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/8/5079_M_Housing___Economic_Development_Committee_26-08-18_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5079&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Board of Estimates",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5267&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Public Health & Environment Committee",
   "headline": "City Council reviews Baltimore's behavioral health response capacity",
   "summary": "The committee is holding a reconvening hearing to evaluate the city's ability to handle increasing behavioral health challenges. Discussions will focus on BCHD staffing levels, data reporting, and how City-funded entities are aligned.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/8/5343_A_Public_Health___Environment_Committee_26-08-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/8/5343_M_Public_Health___Environment_Committee_26-08-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5343&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Public Health & Environment Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews how opioid restitution funds are being spent",
   "summary": "The committee is holding a reconvening hearing to assess the allocation and impact of Opioid Restitution funds. The goal is to ensure money supports effective, evidence-based strategies for vulnerable populations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5382_A_Public_Health___Environment_Committee_26-07-29_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5382_M_Public_Health___Environment_Committee_26-07-29_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5382&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to hear impact of federal immigration enforcement on city students",
   "summary": "The Education, Youth, and Older Adults Committee will hold an informational hearing on Resolution 25-0042R, which invites representatives from Baltimore City Public Schools, the Health Department, the Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success, the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, and other stakeholders to discuss how escalated federal immigration enforcement affects city students. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5381_A_Education%2C_Youth%2C_and_Older_Adults_Committee_26-07-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5381_M_Education%2C_Youth%2C_and_Older_Adults_Committee_26-07-23_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5381&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Public Health & Environment Committee",
   "headline": "Council discusses recovery home oversight and tree conservation updates",
   "summary": "The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the regulation and safety of substance abuse clinics and recovery homes. They will also review amendments to update city forest and tree conservation laws to meet new state requirements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5342_A_Public_Health___Environment_Committee_26-07-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5342_M_Public_Health___Environment_Committee_26-07-22_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5342&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Public Safety Committee cancels hearing on open-air drug markets oversight.",
   "summary": "The Baltimore City Council Public Safety Committee was scheduled to review police and city efforts to combat open-air drug markets. The oversight hearing has been canceled and will be rescheduled. No policy decisions or contracts will be discussed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5376_A_Public_Safety_Committee_26-07-21_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5376&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Board of Estimates",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5266&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Committee examines missing persons protocols and requests five years of police data.",
   "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will hold an informational hearing on missing persons policies and procedures. Representatives from the Baltimore City Police Department, state agencies, and advocacy groups will brief council members on current protocols. The committee will also request five years of data on missing persons cases, staffing levels, and turnover rates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5349_A_Public_Safety_Committee_26-07-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5349&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Baltimore City Council",
   "headline": "City Council considers budget, tax, and charter amendments for 2027",
   "summary": "The Baltimore City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, property tax rates, and several charter amendments for voter approval. The agenda also includes proposed legislation on rental housing, vehicle towing, and data centers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5188_A_Baltimore_City_Council_26-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5188&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Land Use & Transportation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews rezoning of 901 S Caton Ave and three zoning variance requests.",
   "summary": "The Land Use & Transportation Committee will hold public hearings on four land use matters. Members will review a rezoning request for 901 S Caton Avenue and three conditional use applications, including two single-family home conversions and one commercial retail proposal. The committee will vote on these items before forwarding recommendations to the full City Council.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5375_A_Land_Use___Transportation_Committee_26-07-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5375_M_Land_Use___Transportation_Committee_26-07-09_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5375&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Public Health & Environment Committee",
   "headline": "Baltimore council committee cancels hearing on psychiatric rehab programs",
   "summary": "The Public Health & Environment Committee meeting was cancelled and will be rescheduled. The scheduled item, LO25-0023, would have examined the accessibility, effectiveness, and regulatory oversight of psychiatric rehabilitation programs in Baltimore City. The discussion aimed to improve coordination, accountability, and equitable mental health service delivery.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5327_A_Public_Health___Environment_Committee_26-07-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5327&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Labor & Workforce Committee",
   "headline": "City ordinance would extend retirement eligibility to art museum employees.",
   "summary": "The Labor & Workforce Committee will review Ordinance 26-0211, which proposes extending city retirement system membership to specific employees at the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Walters Art Museum. The legislation requires an actuarial study to determine the financial impact and establishes effective dates for the new eligibility rules. The committee will hold a public hearing on the measure before voting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5380_A_Labor___Workforce_Committee_26-07-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5380_M_Labor___Workforce_Committee_26-07-08_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5380&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Land Use & Transportation Committee",
   "headline": "Council discusses harbor authority transfers and parking permit changes",
   "summary": "The committee will review several land use items, including a proposal to transfer Baltimore Harbor regulation to the Department of Transportation. Other discussions include adjusting building height calculations for gambrel roofs and increasing church parking permits in Riverside.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5374_A_Land_Use___Transportation_Committee_26-07-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5374_M_Land_Use___Transportation_Committee_26-07-02_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5374&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Board of Estimates",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5265&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Public Health & Environment Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews oversight of Baltimore's opioid restitution fund allocation.",
   "summary": "The Public Health & Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to assess how Baltimore allocates and uses opioid restitution funds. Council members will evaluate whether the money effectively supports evidence-based strategies for vulnerable residents. The agenda contains no other substantive policy or budget items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/7/5378_A_Public_Health___Environment_Committee_26-07-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5378&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Baltimore City Council",
   "headline": "Council considers new water department and fiscal year 2027 budgets",
   "summary": "The Council will vote on several major financial items, including the city's annual property tax and agency appropriations for fiscal year 2027. They are also considering a charter amendment to create a dedicated Department of Water and Wastewater.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/6/5379_A_Baltimore_City_Council_26-06-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5379&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Board of Estimates",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5373&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Public Health & Environment Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews oversight of the Opioid Restitution Fund",
   "summary": "The committee is holding a public hearing to assess how opioid restitution funds are being allocated. The goal is to ensure money supports effective, evidence-based strategies for vulnerable populations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/6/5307_A_Public_Health___Environment_Committee_26-06-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5307&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Other Meetings of the Public Body",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5209&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Baltimore City Council",
   "headline": "City Council votes on data center moratorium and $2.5M homeless funding",
   "summary": "The Baltimore City Council will review and vote on zoning changes, property tax adjustments, and new citywide bans. Key legislation includes a moratorium on data centers, a ban on private detention facilities, and an increase to the homestead property tax credit. The council will also approve supplementary state funding for homeless services, courthouse security upgrades, and wastewater treatment. Additionally, multiple street closures, property sales, and rezoning requests will be considered.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/6/5187_A_Baltimore_City_Council_26-06-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5187&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Charter Review Special Committee",
   "headline": "City Council considers new Dept. of Water and Wastewater",
   "summary": "The Charter Review Special Committee will vote on two charter amendments to be placed before voters: one establishing a new Department of Water and Wastewater separate from Public Works, and another creating a Parking Benefits District fund to return parking meter revenue to specific areas.",
   "agenda_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/6/5370_A_Charter_Review_Special_Committee_26-06-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://baltimore.legistar1.com/baltimore/meetings/2026/6/5370_M_Charter_Review_Special_Committee_26-06-17_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://baltimore.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5370&GID=140&G=14BCFA42-2F78-4BCF-8819-CD3B96A3ECE2"
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   "body": "Board of Estimates",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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