Charter Review Special Committee

Monday, April 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: 1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2330 763 6734, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m71fe1065db49e947c8b7ac9b7b4aa7c1

TL;DR

The Charter Review Special Committee voted to recommend a charter amendment to the full Baltimore City Council that would modify processes for adopting ordinances and resolutions, adjust budget procedures, and establish tax rate requirements. The amendment also removes outdated provisions and will be submitted to Baltimore voters for final approval or rejection.

Key Decisions

  • Charter Amendment - Charter Committee Recommendations Recommended Favorably with Amendment
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR VOTING SESSIONS
  5. 26-0172 Charter Amendment - Charter Committee Recommendations For the purpose of amending certain processes, requirements, and permissions relating to the adoption and rejection of ordinances and resolutions, the City's budget, and establishing certain tax rates; providing for the grant of certain minor privilege rights under a process established by ordinance; removing certain improper, non-essential, obsolete, and redundant provisions; setting a special effective date; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.
    Mayor and City Council Res.
    Action: Recommended Favorably with Amendment Passed

    A motion was made that this Mayor and City Council Res. be Recommended Favorably with Amendment to the Baltimore City Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. ADJOURNMENT
  7. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC