Politics & Government

Open Thread: Does the City Budget Reflect Residents’ Priorities?

Patch readers get their thoughts on the stories in the news.

The Baltimore City Council begins its review process of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s proposed budget this weekend when it hosts the annual Taxpayer’s Night on Thursday.

On Friday the first of a series of hearings on the budget will be held by the council.

The proposed $2.4 billion operating budget includes a property tax reduction, a new excise tax on cab fares and a new billboard tax.

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Does the city’s budget reflect residents’ priorities? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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