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Mayor ducks responsibility in phone mess
The purchase of Voice over Internet Protocol telephones and related equipment by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's administration may not have been illegal. That's the kindest conclusion one can draw from a report on the matter by the city's inspector...
Tags: Technology, Research, George Nilson, Companies and Corporations, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
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First 'wish-list depot' launched in city schools
In her 22 years at Johnston Square Elementary School, Janice Shelford has spent more than $15,000 of her own money at the Dollar Store and Staples for school supplies for her students. But as of Thursday, she and dozens of other teachers will be heading...
Tags: Elementary Schools, Kevin Johnson, Schools, Teaching and Learning, Teachers
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City approves 9 percent increase in water rates as auditor says more over-billing found
Baltimore officials approved a 9 percent increase in water rates Wednesday as the city auditor revealed that the beleaguered system's billing problems are more extensive than previously known. City Auditor Robert L. McCarty said a continuing review shows...Tags: George Nilson, Human Mishaps, Employees, Baltimore County, Elections
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Watching the watchdog
Avery Aisenstark, the chief adviser to the Baltimore City Ethics Board, recently performed outside legal work on behalf of two developers who do business with the city. He insists that he did nothing illegal or unethical, but some outside watchdogs are...Tags: Government, Johns Hopkins University, Conservation, Cordish Cos., Public Officials
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Rev. Jesse Jackson joins fight against youth jail in Baltimore
Activists fighting a state plan to build a new $70 million juvenile detention facility in Baltimore received some high-profile backing Thursday night, as the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson joined their cause. "We must revive the war on poverty tonight, not the...
Tags: Government, Prisons, Jesse Jackson, Executive Branch, Prosecution
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Ethics oversight board hasn't met in years
Baltimore's ethics director is in charge of advising elected officials and fielding constituent complaints about them. It's unclear, however, if anyone is overseeing him. A seven-member oversight panel, the Board of Legislative Reference, is...Tags: Government, Morris A. Mechanic Theatre, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Values, Ethics
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City ethics adviser needs to be fired
I suggest that Comptroller Joan Pratt, City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake have a talk with their appointed members on the Ethics Board and ask them to vote for termination of Avery Aisenstark for his...Tags: Government, Ethics, Labor Legislation, Employees, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
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City spending board approves IT consulting deals
Baltimore's Board of Estimates approved spending $4.5 million Wednesday to extend contracts with two information technology firms that provide workers to the city. The board voted to extend for six months contracts with Telecommunication Systems Inc....Tags: Technology, George Nilson, Annapolis, Employees, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
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City voters to weigh election cycle, other issues
Baltimore City residents will vote next week on whether to elect city officials at the same time they cast their ballots for president — but their choice could be merely symbolic. State lawmakers passed a measure this year to align city elections...
Tags: Government, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Martin O'Malley, Bodies of Water, Maryland Science Center
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Common Cause questions city ethics director's fitness for job
Common Cause Maryland questioned Friday whether the city's ethics board director is fit for the job after he acknowledged that he was performing legal work on behalf of developers with business interests in Baltimore. "This raises questions about his...Tags: Morris A. Mechanic Theatre, Labor Legislation, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Johns Hopkins University, Cordish Cos.
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Fire chief explains planned company cuts
Baltimore Fire Chief James Clack explained in detail a plan to save money by permanently closing three fire companies during a City Council public safety committee hearing Wednesday. Clack said the plan, outlined as part of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-...
Tags: Companies and Corporations, Fires
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Good afternoon, Baltimore: Thursday lunchtime lowdown
ON THE SITE... Baltimore area bears down for more heat: A heat advisory from the National Weather Service continues into Thursday, lasting through 10 p.m. And the latest forecasts show the heat may not break until the weekend. Man, 18, stabbed in Glen...Tags: Jerry Sandusky, 2011 NFL Lockout, Eddie Murray, Insider Trading, Glen Burnie
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