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Maryland governor aims to cut number of vacant properties in Baltimore by 5,000
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Tuesday that aims to transform 5,000 vacant properties in Baltimore into homeownership or other positive outcomes in five years. The order creates a program called Reinvest Baltimore. It will coordinate state, city, nonprofit and for-profit partners’ efforts to eliminate concentrations of vacant properties and revitalize neighborhoods. “Baltimore’s vacant property crisis is an issue that cannot wait — because in order to have a strong state, you must have a strong housing market, where people own more than they owe,” Moore, a Democrat, said in a statement. “I want to thank all the partners who raised their hand to be a part of this work that will open paths to work, wages, and wealth for Baltimoreans and grow our state’s economy.” The executive order creates a council that will tap community, corporate, philanthropic and government leaders. The initiative also aims to strengthen the partnership between city and state officials to create more attractive spaces for people to live and put down roots.
Montgomery County invites students to become a ‘Councilmember for a Day’
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County is now accepting applications for students in the community to become a “Councilmember for a Day.” The challenge invites local high school and middle school students from grades 6 through 12. The annual Councilmember for a Day program was created in 2016 by former Councilmember Craig […]
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